Lilliput Hats

Lilliput Hats Traditional Millinery for Ladies and Gentlemen http://www.lilliputhats.com At Lilliput Hats, all the work is done in the store workshop.

Lilliput Hats is a traditional millinery located in Toronto’s Little Italy neighbourhood. Founded in 1990 by designer, Karyn Gingras, the shop at 462 College Street has become a landmark, where visitors can glimpse traditional millinery techniques while browsing among an array of casual, couture, classic, cocktail, vintage and romantic hats. Using time-honoured techniques and the finest materials,

Karyn, and her skilled team of associates, fashion a varied line of exquisite, handmade hats, as well as custom-designed creations for weddings, holidays, fashion events, television commercials and films. Follow us on Twitter:
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Labour Day weekend, and around here it’s definitely more a labour of love than labourious!There’s nothing better than se...
09/05/2026

Labour Day weekend, and around here it’s definitely more a labour of love than labourious!

There’s nothing better than seeing a happy face leave with not 1 but 3 hats, each one feeling like it was made just for them.
Because when the hat goes on and the smile appears you know every bit of work was worth it.

Happy long weekend.
Wherever it takes you

Shared a great dinner, some big laughs and oh the stories!The OG grand dame Linda from The Hat Shop .Thank you for a muc...
09/05/2026

Shared a great dinner, some big laughs and oh the stories!

The OG grand dame Linda from The Hat Shop .
Thank you for a much needed visit!

A most excellent mail day with the new Mike D vinyl drop.Two shows to look forward to in Oct!Woot!
09/04/2026

A most excellent mail day with the new Mike D vinyl drop.
Two shows to look forward to in Oct!
Woot!

There’s a little bit of madness hiding in this hat.This rich chocolate briwn velour felt fedora takes a playful turn dow...
09/03/2026

There’s a little bit of madness hiding in this hat.

This rich chocolate briwn velour felt fedora takes a playful turn down the rabbit hole with a cheeky Alice in Wonderland playing card, and a few curious brass trinkets..

Fun fact: the expression “mad as a hatter” has a real historical connection. Hat makers once used mercury compounds in the felting process. Prolonged exposure to mercury could cause neurological symptoms including tremors, irritability, confusion and changes in behavior . These gave rise to the image of the mad hatter, a character in the iconic Lewis Carroll book.

Every hat has a story.
Today, a little history, a little madness

Last hats of the day.New prints. New collection.Things are getting bolder.This collection makes its debut next weekend a...
09/02/2026

Last hats of the day.

New prints. New collection.

Things are getting bolder.
This collection makes its debut next weekend at Cabbagetown Art & Craft Show and i’m so excited to let these new prints out into the world .
I’ve been playing with new colours, bold patterns, unexpected combinations and shapes that demand a 2nd look.

Come early, find your favourite.

Outside, looking in.Feeling relief and gratitude.Gazing at great art works Jibola Fagbamiye ( kurt cobain) and the fab ...
09/02/2026

Outside, looking in.
Feeling relief and gratitude.
Gazing at great art works Jibola Fagbamiye ( kurt cobain) and the fab Ron Hawkins ( joe strummer and patti smith)

Any guess what vinyl I’m currently spinning?

TUESDAY HATS.Limited run prints built around bold geometry and playful repetition.Inspired by yayoikusama ‘s iconic use ...
09/01/2026

TUESDAY HATS.

Limited run prints built around bold geometry and playful repetition.
Inspired by yayoikusama ‘s iconic use of repitition and dots translated into a graphic hat print paired with a strong silhouette, and a restrained approach to decoration.
A little art for the head.
Ceramic sweetie by Jamie Bennett

Last hats of the day. And we ‘re going out with personality!First up, the Buster in glorious spruce green , a swoonworth...
08/31/2026

Last hats of the day. And we ‘re going out with personality!

First up, the Buster in glorious spruce green , a swoonworthy colour , matching leather lace and a vintage watch part, for some old school charm.

Next up, this New Cap, sporty, classic , quirky cute with a a muscley little crab embellishment.

Which one is calling your name?

Things i have not managed to kill this season.A gorgeous coleus plant, my basil , a random prayer plant and succulents.T...
08/31/2026

Things i have not managed to kill this season.
A gorgeous coleus plant, my basil , a random prayer plant and succulents.
The deck is otherwise chaos, with chewed wires, broken pots, trashed lights…
Still my favourite hang.

Last hat of the day goes to my great pal Hugh.Hugh is the greatest non influencer/ brand ambassador who shops local, sup...
08/30/2026

Last hat of the day goes to my great pal Hugh.

Hugh is the greatest non influencer/ brand ambassador who shops local, supports small indie brands and is an all around fantastic human.
Be more like Hugh.
Xx

Address

462 College Street
Toronto, ON
M6G1A1

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 11am - 6pm

Telephone

+1 416-536-5933

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