Rachael Clunie Millinery

Specialist in bespoke, breathtaking and unique Artwear and couture hats. Beautifully hand-crafted, bespoke lingerie & accessories.

15/08/2024

Explore your creativity with our Artisan Fedora & Trilby Workshop. Learn traditional millinery skills to create your own stunning felt fedora or trilby.

Learning her design techniques and working with different mediums including paint, feathers, beads & fabric. During the workshop you will practice traditional millinery skills including developing design ideas, preparing your hat, learning shaping techniques and bringing it all together to bring your design to life to create your own one-off hat under the tutelage of Rachael.

All materials are included in our workshops.

Level:�Suitable for beginners & intermediate. Basic sewing knowledge is helpful but not necessary.
�Price:
1 day workshop - £135pp

Location:�Workshops can be either booked as a Pop-Up party in the comfort of your own home or a venue of your choice for a minimum of 8 or at our studio in Brighton.
NB: Travel costs may apply for Pop-Up party bookings. Please enquire for details.

27/07/2024

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21/07/2024

Day 1 of our millinery retreat with

The journey of learning this wonderful sinasilk technique and creating beautiful and dynamic flowers has been such a joy.

The privilege of coming here as a is immense.

Photos from Rachael Clunie Millinery's post 20/07/2024

A lovely trip with the students to the Estivales du Chapeau in Caussade. Where we caught up with Ellie from The Hat Magazine, Weis Mauduit and Denise Innes Spencer.

Photos from Rachael Clunie Millinery's post 18/07/2024

A fabulous few days so far here at Chateau Dumas with Maor Zabar Hats. Cant wait to bring everything I’m learning into my work and collections 💕

14/07/2024

When the sun is out we love a straw fedora!

How wonderful is it to have some sunshine!

13/07/2024

Go bold!

Hats have a unique way of showing our inner selves, and the RCM Artisan Collection is here to make that statement even bolder. Each hat in this collection is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece, meticulously crafted to reflect the individuality and spirit of its wearer.

This hat, designed for a wedding, is a blend of the classic and the contemporary with its vibes of Jackson Po***ck 🩶

Embrace your uniqueness and let your hat tell your story. 🎩🌟

For all orders see link in bio.

05/07/2024

Join my exciting and fun Artisan Fedora Workshop Saturday 27th July in Brighton. Explore your creativity with me as I teach you the skills to create your own stunning felt fedora or trilby. Learning design techniques and working with different mediums including paint, feathers, beads & fabrics. During the workshop you will practice traditional millinery skills including developing design ideas, preparing your hat, learning shaping techniques and bringing it all together to bring your design to life to create your own one-off hat. To book click the link in the bio.

Photos from Rachael Clunie Millinery's post 05/07/2024

Check out some of the beautiful pieces we have with up to 60% off in this weekends mid-season flash sale.

If you are looking for a show stopper for a special occasion head over to our shop to have a browse.

❗️SALE ENDS MONDAY ❗️

Our Mid-Season Online Hat Sample Sale is here! 04/07/2024

Our Mid-Season sale is here! Up to 60% off.

Friday 5 July - Monday 8 July.

Shop now to grab a bargain! 😘

Our Mid-Season Online Hat Sample Sale is here! We’re excited to announce our exclusive Mid-Season Online Sample Sale on all hats! This is your chance to grab the latest styles at unbeatable prices. Our curated collection features a wide range of hats, perfect for updating your wardrobe and adding a touch of flair to your outfits.

Why Everyone Is Suddenly Wearing Hats Again 04/07/2024

Why Everyone Is Suddenly Wearing Hats Again The somewhat forgotten accessory is making a bold return to the runways and the streets

22/06/2024

Pochette

Our luxury bags from our new accessories edit The Detail. Available in various colour pallets. World wide shipping.

Photos from Rachael Clunie Millinery's post 22/06/2024

‼️HATS STOLEN FROM ASCOT‼️

Two bespoke occasion wear hats both handmade have been stolen from Ascot from a fellow Milliner!!!

They were stolen from outside Royal Ascot on Thursday. Literally ripped out of the hand of maker Lucy as she exited her taxi. The hats can't be replaced, particularly the one with the floral covered crown due to the fabric.

If you see them on any selling sites or being worn, please let me know or contact The Dress Room of Southwell

20/06/2024

The simplicity of a boater, so elegant and sophisticated and so very British💙

Photos from Rachael Clunie Millinery's post 18/06/2024

Because sometimes pink is the only way 💕

This beautiful feather piece, complete with dynamic silk abaca bows, has headed off for its debut alongside one of our luxurious ‘Pochette’ handbags from The Detail collection.

Wishing everyone who is attending day one of the racing event of the year a great time.

16/06/2024

The wigs Queen Charlotte wears in Bridgerton are immense. 💕 Juat look at the work that went into the wonderful motorised one.

10/06/2024

Are you Ascot Ready?

Ascot it is almost here with just over a week to go and we have been busy making lots of wonderful hats for the occasion.

Whilst our commissions book is closed for we do have a range of pieces available for purchase. Link in bio for our online shop.

17/05/2024

As the Brighton Fringe Festival buzzes through May, we love all the burlesque shows and open houses that the city has to offer.

We are excited to announce the launch of our new workshops, Mini Burlesque Hats being one of them!

04/05/2024

We will leave this right here!

30/04/2024

Our Barketing Director Tinker is show ready ! 💕

28/04/2024

Make a statement without saying a word at the races!

This commissioned piece has been designed to colour match with our customers fabulous dress for Ascot and with a simple, yet pertinent, quill detail we love the elegance of it.

27/04/2024

Another commission off to its new home for

Who doesn’t love a classic Jackie O’? We certainly do, it just smacks of timeless style and sophistication. A hat that never tires of looking fabulous in the spotlight as time goes by.

26/04/2024

Florence is one of our most popular pieces. Available in a small or large button and other colour palettes.

This little beauty, which includes a singular hand dyed swirl detail to add pop to the hat is off to its new home ready for .

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Our story

Beautifully unique bespoke Artwear. We love to turn fantasy into reality. If you would like to have us create your very own special piece we would love to hear from you.

To purchase any of our pieces either contact us directly or you can check us out on Etsy.

https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/AvantGardeCoutureUK

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