A Milliner's Musings

Cloche hat, cap, over-sized hat and pill box hat

2025 Hat Trends - Time to Make a Statement!

Pat Brown

Pat here, your resident hat whisperer from The Extraordinary Hat Company! 2025 is now here, and let me tell you, the hat scene is about to explode with creativity and...

2025 Hat Trends - Time to Make a Statement!

Pat Brown

Pat here, your resident hat whisperer from The Extraordinary Hat Company! 2025 is now here, and let me tell you, the hat scene is about to explode with creativity and...

Men staring each other down in the flat cap versus baker boy cap cap-off

Flat Cap vs. Baker Boy: A Head-to-Head Showdown

Pat Brown

The world of hats is vast and varied, but sometimes, the simplest styles offer the most sartorial punch. Two such styles that constantly vie for attention are the flat cap...

Flat Cap vs. Baker Boy: A Head-to-Head Showdown

Pat Brown

The world of hats is vast and varied, but sometimes, the simplest styles offer the most sartorial punch. Two such styles that constantly vie for attention are the flat cap...

A felt fedora still on a bench in woodland, in the rain

Can You Save a Soaked Felt Hat? (The Answer May...

Pat Brown

Most felt hats, provided they are well stiffened, will survive a shower of rain, however if you get caught in torrential rain and your hat gets soaking wet, read my...

Can You Save a Soaked Felt Hat? (The Answer May...

Pat Brown

Most felt hats, provided they are well stiffened, will survive a shower of rain, however if you get caught in torrential rain and your hat gets soaking wet, read my...

Three steampunk hats with goggles on a table

Steampunk Hats: More Than Just Headwear

Pat Brown

The world of Steampunk, a fantastical subgenre that blends Victorian aesthetics with futuristic technology, is a feast for the senses. From the intricate clockwork contraptions to the opulent attire, every...

Steampunk Hats: More Than Just Headwear

Pat Brown

The world of Steampunk, a fantastical subgenre that blends Victorian aesthetics with futuristic technology, is a feast for the senses. From the intricate clockwork contraptions to the opulent attire, every...

Ladies watching the races as a horse with a special occasion hat on it's head goes by

A History of Hats at the Races: From Victorian ...

Pat Brown

Rather than a singular event, the tradition of wearing hats to the races is a gradual evolution of fashion, social norms, and the desire to make a statement.

A History of Hats at the Races: From Victorian ...

Pat Brown

Rather than a singular event, the tradition of wearing hats to the races is a gradual evolution of fashion, social norms, and the desire to make a statement.

Don't Be a Hat-less Wonder: 10 Tips for Finding Your Match

Don't Be a Hat-less Wonder: 10 Tips for Finding...

Linda Taylor

Buying a hat can be a considered purchase, but whatever the event, be it leisure, a special day or for everyday, get the right one for you! 1. If you...

Don't Be a Hat-less Wonder: 10 Tips for Finding...

Linda Taylor

Buying a hat can be a considered purchase, but whatever the event, be it leisure, a special day or for everyday, get the right one for you! 1. If you...

About the Author

From headteacher to acclaimed milliner, Pat Brown brings a lifelong passion for art and design to The Extraordinary Hat Company in Fakenham, Norfolk. With a focus on sustainability, Pat incorporates vintage and rescued materials into unique, affordable British designs. Join Pat on her blog as she shares her inspirations, techniques, and love for hats.