Step into the enchanting world of Melissa Rath Millinery's Newly Released Collection, where modern elegance meets timeless charm.

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Immerse yourself in the captivating beauty of our latest millinery releases, meticulously handcrafted in Central West New South Wales, Australia. Each exquisite piece in this collection embodies Melissa Rath's exceptional craftsmanship, attention to detail, and a deep appreciation for the art of millinery. Indulge in a treasure trove of headpieces designed to elevate your style and captivate your imagination. Among our new releases, you'll find a stunning selection of pleather halo headbands in soft pink, exuding a playful sophistication that effortlessly complements any ensemble. Adorn yourself with the shimmering leaf headbands, available in silver, gold, and rose gold, crafted with intricate metal leaves arranged in captivating patterns that reflect the beauty of nature's elegance.

Transport yourself to a world of fairy tale enchantment with Melissa Rath Millinery's tulle crowns. These ethereal creations, painstakingly crafted with layers of soft tulle and delicate embellishments, evoke a sense of magic and grace fit for a modern-day princess. If you seek bold and dramatic statements, our crinoline crowns are destined to captivate. These architectural headpieces, meticulously shaped and adorned, create striking visual impacts that blur the boundaries between art and fashion.

Discover the allure of timeless sophistication with Melissa Rath Millinery's wide-brimmed hats. Meticulously handcrafted using premium materials, these classic beauties not only exude elegance but also provide essential sun protection. Choose from an array of colors and finishes, each offering a perfect blend of functionality and fashion, ensuring you stand out with grace at outdoor events, garden parties, or the prestigious Spring Racing Season.

Embrace the chic and modern appeal of our padded headbands, designed by Melissa Rath herself, to add a touch of refined elegance to your hairstyle. These headbands feature plush padding for enhanced comfort, while their sophisticated designs effortlessly elevate your look for any occasion. For those seeking avant-garde and fashion-forward pieces, Melissa Rath Millinery's blocked crowns command attention. The combination of fabrics, embellishments, and unique shapes create headpieces that embody fearless individuality and artistic expression.

Immerse yourself in the whimsical allure of Melissa Rath Millinery's floating fascinators. Adorned with feathers, delicate veiling, and intricate accents, these ethereal creations seem to dance with a sense of movement and grace. Their captivating beauty adds a touch of enchantment to any ensemble, making them perfect for garden weddings, cocktail parties, or high-profile events.

In addition to these mesmerizing designs, Melissa Rath Millinery's collection boasts a statement-making pillbox crown and a picture hat, paying homage to the elegance of bygone eras. The pillbox crown showcases a compact and rounded shape adorned with delicate embellishments, while the picture hat features a wide-brimmed silhouette that exudes timeless sophistication and serves as a testament to the enduring allure of vintage glamour.

At Melissa Rath Millinery, we take pride in supporting local artisans and celebrating the rich heritage of millinery craftsmanship in Australia. Each piece in our collection is lovingly handcrafted in Central West New South Wales, using the finest materials and techniques passed down through generations. By choosing a headpiece from Melissa Rath Millinery's "Radiant Reverie" Collection, you not only adorn yourself with beauty but also contribute to the preservation of this cherished art form in Millinery Australia.

To ensure your experience is truly exceptional, we package each headpiece with utmost care and attention to detail. Depending on their size, our creations are elegantly presented in either a sleek black hat box or a sophisticated white box with a magnetic lid, proudly bearing the Melissa Rath Millinery logo. Opening your package becomes a moment of anticipation, as you unveil the stylish vessel that houses your cherished accessory.

We understand the excitement of receiving your new treasure promptly. That's why we prioritize efficiency and aim to process and ship all orders from Melissa Rath Millinery's Newly Released Collection within 1 to 2 business days. Our dedicated team works diligently to ensure your headpiece arrives swiftly, allowing you to enjoy your captivating adornment without delay.

Elevate your style and make a lasting impression with Melissa Rath Millinery's Newly Released Collection. Experience the artistry of Central West New South Wales, Australia, as you embrace headpieces that reflect the mastery of local talent and embody the perfect union of contemporary elegance and timeless charm. With every carefully crafted piece from Melissa Rath Millinery, you'll radiate confidence, grace, and a sense of individuality that captures the essence of true beauty.

Care Instructions

For longevity, it is best to store this headpiece in the box that it came in, and if possible, stuffed with tissue paper.

In the event that you need to clean the headpiece, a damp cloth should suffice.

Shipping and Handling

All hats and headpiece are packaged in either a black hat box or a white box with a magnetic lid and tissue paper to ensure safety during travel.

A flat rate for shipping has been applied to all products in this store which is $20 within Australia and $40 international.

Return Policy

If you are not happy with your hat or headpiece, please contact me to arrange a return and the item must arrive in the same condition that it was received in to ensure a full refund.

Millinery Crowns and Halos

Your best friend has just asked you to go to the races with her, well she didn't really ask, you begged, she's never been before and neither have you, and she really really wants to go, so being the awesome bestie that you are you said "Yes, sure, I'd love to go!" Except you have nothing to wear to the races. I mean sure you have dresses and heels and maybe a clutch that can work, but what about the millinery?

Everyone will be wearing millinery, everyone except you because you don't own any millinery. You've trawled through the internet and the options are endless. wide brim hats,fascinators,headbands,floating headpieces, it seems anything and everything goes lately.

So you start thinking about what you want. You're not quite confident for a big hat, this is after all your first foray into millinery. You don't want something too dainty though, you still want people to notice you after all. So how to do that. You could go with a fascinator, they're always appropriate when you're just not sure but you want to be a thoroughly modern Millie.

So what's new in the millinery crown, well you could go a floating headpiece but you're just not that bold. So how about a crown? Sure crowns have been around for centuries, but not like this. Not bridal and royal but modern, new and fresh. With beads and veiling, leather or pleather and feathers, blocked with sinamay or covered in fabric, 3 dimensional, covered in flowers or butterflies. Fun, elegant and easy to wear.

And you could wear them with anything! A maxi dress? Gorgeous! A dress with a cinched waist and full skirt? Oh la la! A fitted sexy dress? Hot stuff honey! A satin blouse and tailored trousers? Divine! How about a sleek suit? You go girl!So now the hardest decision.Feather,leather, pleather,beaded, blocked crowns?

 Feathered millinery crowns are simply as described, they mainly consist of feathers. Whether it be on a halo, on a wire frame or feather flowers, the main feature is the feather. They can be mounted onto a headband or on a wire base with a hair comb.

Leather and pleather millinery crowns are made of leather or pleather. The material has been shaped into flowers and they are perched on the head on a metal headband that has been wrapped in ribbon, or are on a halo above the head, while also being attached to a headband. The may also be on a wire frame with elastic instead of a headband and these sort wrap around the head with the elastic going under the ear as opposed to a headband that stops behind the ear.

Beaded millinery crowns have their main decorative feature made from beads, often in the form of beaded flowers. The can be mounted onto a headband or on a wire frame with an elastic that wraps around the head with the elastic going under the hair.