Vanessa Jane is a Milliner providing bespoke hats and headwear for your special occasions. Vanessa originally trained and worked as a theatrical set and costume designer. She has designed and painted sets, and created and made costumes, props, masks and hats over many years working for a variety of companies across the country including English National Opera, English National Ballet and Glyndebourne.
Vintage
With experience creating many vintage pieces, I can design and make the ideal hat for any period you require. I’ll advise you on what hats were most fashionable for your particular era and which will best complete your look.
Brimmed Hats
Whether for a wedding, race day or any special occasion a brimmed hat can be guaranteed to create a unique look and one tailored to suit your particular style.I provide a personalised service where I will design to your specification, or if you are unsure what you are looking for, we can discuss the options together.We’ll find the right shape and colour that compliments not only your outfit but also the shape of your face.
Wedding
The most characteristic of all bridal accessories is the head attire, from dramatic sweeping cathedral veils to the chic and elegant hats with their birdcage veiling and everything in between.I can design and produce specifically for you a made to measure piece that I promise will top off your look to perfection.Whether you are looking for simple elegance or flamboyant frills I can help you to create your dream look.
Fascinators
A fascinator, originally referred to a lacy piece of fabric women would drape over their heads has now become much more sophisticated and decorative. They can be large or small for any occasion, and they are often an alternative to a large hat.I provide a personalised service, whatever type of headwear you choose. Fascinators can be designed to your specification, or if you are unsure what you are looking for, we can discuss the options together.We’ll find the right shape and colour that compliments not only your outfit but also the shape of your face.
About & Contact
Vanessa originally trained and worked as a theatrical set and costume designer. She has designed and painted sets, and created and made costumes, props, masks and hats over many years working for a variety of companies across the country including English National Opera, English National Ballet and Glyndebourne.Vanessa’s involvement in the creative industries has meant that she has become not only an accomplished designer and maker but also an experienced and well-respected teacher.Her theatrical experience places her in the unique position of being able to produce hats and headpieces from any era particularly from what is considered to be the “vintage “ era of the 1940’s, 50’s, and 60’s as you will see from the examples on this site in the period section. Vanessa developed her love for hats while working in the theatre which has led her to step into the world of couture millinery.
