Awards
Here are some awards that we have won and some articles from the media!
News: July 16 2017
Catherine Ellen, owner of The Essential Hat, has won 1st prize in the 2017, 25th International Hat Festival, Caussade, France.
Catherine’s hat, Ying and Yang, was judged first out of many entries from all over the world. This is the second time that Catherine has won 1st first prize at Caussade, and highlights the exceptional talent abundant in Australia and in particular, Melbourne.
Full results on the Chapeau Caussade web site:
http://www.chapeau-caussade.fr/
The French press have reported the win, for more details see www.ladepeche.fr.
This is Catherine's third award from Caussade, having won 1st prize in 2015 and 1st prize in the Flowers and Feathers category in 2011.
We are honoured to be chosen as this year's outright winner, which we believe reflects the level of millinery talent in Australia.
The winning hat, Ying and Yang, is pictured right, as worn by a model in the competition.
News: July 18 2015
Catherine Ellen, owner of The Essential Hat, has won 1st prize in the 2015, 23rd International Hat Festival, Caussade, France.
Catherine’s hat, l’Accordion, was chosen out of hundreds of entrants from all over the world. This win highlights the exceptional talent abundant in Australia and in particular, Melbourne.
Full results on the Chapeau Caussade web site:
http://www.chapeau-caussade.fr/fr/edition-2015/resultats-concours
The French press have reported the win, for more details see www.ladepeche.fr.
This is Catherine's second award from Caussade, having won 1st prize in the Flowers and Feathers category in 2011.
We are honoured to be chosen as this year's outright winner, which we believe reflects the level of millinery talent in Australia.
The winning hat, l’Accordion, is pictured right, as worn by a model in the competition.
| Winner of Oaks Day Millinery Award | |
Read the article in The Age, 2003. |
See the photo in The Age. Photo at Millinery.Info. |
| Counter Culture | Pull on a hat, change your life |
Read the entire article. 'Counter Culture' - The Age, 22/06/2005 |
Read the entire article. The Stonington Leader
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| Melbourne Weekly Fashion Article | |
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Melbourne Weekly 2004 |
| How to Best Dress for the Races | Chapeau Caussade Hat Festival - France |
The Weekend Australian Magazine |
The Hat Magazine Oct/Nov/Dec 2004 |
| Best Bets for the Races | Putting it together for Weddings |
The Australian Magazine |
Jewish News Magazine 2004 |
| Fashions on the Field - Finalist | |
Herald Sun, 3 October 2004 |
Herald Sun, 3 October 2004 |
| Femme Fatale | |
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Melbourne Weekly, 8-14 October 2000 |
| The 2003 Melbourne Spring Carnival Millinery Award |
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