couture millinery for weddings,ascot and ladies day

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

~The designer is an accomplished milliner who holds numerous
qualifications in this field, alongside having mentored tutorship
with master milliner - Peter V Kingston-Youel ( taught by Alan
Couldridge -milliner for Liberties London ). Her career spans
over 10 years in fashion and millinery, both designing and teaching
the subject at various educational outlets.

Constantly striving to bring excellence to the field of design
and millinery the designer regularly updates her skills and is
involved in competitions, exhibitions and some charity work Her
most recent accomplishment is achieving the Yorkshire Brides
Tiara Designer of the Year 2008 and was also selected as a
finalist for International Hat Designer of the Year 2007.

clients can discuss their requirements with the
designer gaining a professional & personal experience. Sample
fabrics, trims and seasonal colour brochure available;

To arrange for your personal consultation
contact here

Designer Bio

_____________________________


	Press & Biography: Spring 2011 New Collection coming soon! Winter 2010 Commission of Satin and Crystal Top Hat, Venitian Carnival Mask-Mrs L Barclay, wedding Wortley Hall, Sheffield Dec 2010 Aut/Wint Collection Launch in store Secret Garden - visit gallery to view 2010 Autumn Several commissions for Synagogue attire - to view visit commissions 2010 page Publication In Jewish Telegraph of Launch for Aut / Wint Collection Publication Yorkshire Eve Post of Pre-View Aut / Wint Felt Hat Collection Summer Ascot 2010 Numerous commissions for Ascot - can be viewed on Commissons 2010 page Spring Publication of Millinery in Jewish Life, Leeds Launch of Collection in Leeds: Racy Little Numbers Millinery collection launched as concession at Secret Garden Oakwood Leeds 2009 Oct Sue Cressman-Nailcote Hall 50th Birthday Event 'Satine' 3/4 top hat designed & crafted for The Sound of Music -Moulin Rouge themed party. visit: http://www.nailcotehall.co.uk/offers/news.htm for images June Royal Ascot 2009: Lucy Nagle,daughter of David & Diane Nagle- Co Owners of 4th time Gold Cup Winner at Ascot commissions 5 Headpieces from Racy Little Numbers for Royal Ascot Week 2009. See Testament & Photographs of Lucy on the commissions page Angel Couture / racy little numbers collaboration racy little numbers collaborates with Angel Couture Designer Kaye Heeley on her exclusive 2009 range for both Bridal & Evening wear Photoshoot - racy little numbers providing stunning one-off ivory bridal headpiece with oversized ivory silk rose, ivory sinamay loops and coque feathers, beads to trim VOGUE June 2009 Coming soon! Spotlight of hats & millinery for Ascot in June Edition of Vogue - Hat Heaven, racy little numbers May 23rd The INDEPENDENT Fashion Supplement Promo Racy Little Numbers April Charity Event Help For Heroes Charity Commission for 6 Mini Toppers in the style of St.George to celebrate St.George's day fund raising event; 3 mini top hats donated to this charity event- proceeds for Help For Heroes Fund Dec / Jan Introduction of racy little numbers new 'mini-mini' top hat to millinery design collection - burlesque style 2008 December in conjunction with Annie Kéki -Studio and Collection launch fashion show, racy little numbers Aut/Winter millinery collection exhibited with Love,A.K lingerie collection August racy little numbers article Chronicle- hats for races weddings & special occasions July 2008 Recently won the title: Yorkshire Brides Tiara Designer 2008 Award- to design an eco inspired tiara - my entry made from used cd's. Event held at The Pavillions, Yorkshire Show Ground, Harrogate. June Ascot Commission for GMTV Childrens Presenter Anna Williamson of 'Toonattik' for the Royal Enclosure Commission of Green fascinators for ToteSport promotion girls at Ascot April BBC Radio Sheffield speaker guest on Rony Robinson afternoon show - talking about professional career as a milliner Sue Ryder Charity Ball Donation of hat from International designer of the year 2007 collection (finalist )for auction to raise funds for Sue Ryder Care March 2008 2007 International Hat Designer 2007:entry into Hat Designer of the Year - finalist for International competition being judged in Paris. Collection of 3 couture hats made. June 2007 news on Racy Little Numbers Chronicle Mosaic Magazine & Photo Shoot Interview, Photo shoot and story spread in the Mosaic Magazine for the Chronicle on racy little numbers June 2007 BBC Radio Sheffield guest on Rony Robinson morning show - chat about millinery / hats and general discussion with panel speakers January 2007 2006 BBC Radio Sheffield invitation to guest on Antonio Brickell morning show speaking about burlesque hats / commissions and racy little numbers millinery work October 2006 Chronicle Newspaper feature piece in Chronicle of racy little numbers millinery & design work - summer 2006 2005 Fashion show for St Georges Crypt Charity Leeds exhibiting collection of Aut/Winter Hats at prestigious fashion event in aid of St Georges Crypt Leeds Dec 05 2004 Royal Armouries Leeds fashion shows exhibiting millinery section 2004 2002 Huddersfield Tolson Museum Headpiece & selected from Fashion Show and exhibited at the Tolson Museum Huddersfield 2002 1997 Millinery Training 1993 -1997 university, 1997-2004 mentored training with Master Milliner Peter Kingston-Youell, 2001-2005 millinery training at FE & HE level Graduation 1993-1997 BA Hons Fashion- Leeds UniversityRoyal Festival Hall South Bank, London Graduate Fashion Week graduates exhibition both static & catwalk of final year collection 1997 1993 Vernacare embroidered glove purchased for permanent exhibition at the Vernacare Museum Bolton 1993 -undergraduate brief to design a fashion accessory from Vernacare products University of London Awarding Board for A Levels Creative Craftsembroidery work exhibited in London then nationwide 1993 1992 The Royal Hall Harrogate - Madeira Thread exhibition Exhibition of silk painted / screen printed hand crafted kimono designs in conjunction with National Diploma Fashion; sponsored by Madeira Threads for all embroidery materials,1992 1990 Royal College of Art & then nationwide exhibition of fine art work in conjunction with Open College of Arts 1989-1990

MENU

Portfolio: