Lauren J Ritchie Millinery

Lauren J Ritchie Millinery Lauren J Ritchie creates quality one off pieces. Hats and headpieces for race days, special occasion, day wear and theatre. Apparel & Clothing

A fun brief from to create two bellboy hats for some new costumes
20/05/2026

A fun brief from to create two bellboy hats for some new costumes

Many pieces are on the blocks at the moment including this beautiful multi coloured green and pink straw 💚🩷
14/05/2026

Many pieces are on the blocks at the moment including this beautiful multi coloured green and pink straw 💚🩷

A great week of hat making at school looking at refined finishes, brim edge techniques, veiling, hand drawn linings and...
01/05/2026

A great week of hat making at school looking at refined finishes, brim edge techniques, veiling, hand drawn linings and a visit to the archive

26/04/2026

A custom fabric panelled hat created from a piece of fabric that had been gifted to my client. The subtle coloured lines needed to be carefully sewn to pattern match the checks.

14/03/2026

Blocking a bandeau shape using three layers of sinamay to create a base to build on

This block shape is from

This block combination in the starting point for one of my favourite shapes, the boater.This style is created with a fla...
06/03/2026

This block combination in the starting point for one of my favourite shapes, the boater.

This style is created with a flat top crown, this block was created by .g.ritchie and flat brim that comes out at a right angle and this is the underside of a shape as it is the perfect circumference.

What colour boater should be in this year's collection?

27/02/2026

The process of putting in a wire helps a blocked design hold its shape. There is no quick way just precise medative hand sewing 🩷

Build confidence using a sewing machine while connecting with fellow hatmakers in a supportive, creative environment. Co...
22/02/2026

Build confidence using a sewing machine
while connecting with fellow hatmakers in a supportive, creative environment. Come and join the Sewing Machine Bootcamp

This class is designed for milliners and hat makers who would like to incorporate a sewing machine into the creation of headpieces and hats. It is suitable for those with little to no prior experience using a sewing machine.

Make your booking at https://classbento.com.au/sewing-machine-bootcamp-for-milliners-and-hatmakers-melbourne

15/02/2026

Bespoke Makers of Melbourne featured and .j.ritchie at Rodd & Gunn’s new Cellar on Little Collins Street part of the Melbourne Fashion Festival Independent Program

It is exciting to be back in the studio after a fantastic trip finding inspiration in some wonderful exhibitions, sourci...
11/02/2026

It is exciting to be back in the studio after a fantastic trip finding inspiration in some wonderful exhibitions, sourcing new materials and visiting some amazing businesses for

Hats and headpieces are available on the website and custom orders are now open for the year. If you would like to visit the studio please make an appointment to avoid missing each other.

I am looking forward to another fabulous year of hats with you!

To wear with Erin's reception dress I created a sweet comb using the floral embellishments and beads from the dress fabr...
30/01/2026

To wear with Erin's reception dress I created a sweet comb using the floral embellishments and beads from the dress fabric to add to the party outfit

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Melbourne, VIC

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10am - 6pm

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