Welcome to The House of Hats —.
A quiet online studio where Australian Milliner ilana Meilak create’s one-of-a-kind designer Luxury hats with a vintage soul. Inspired by timeless style and crafted with care, each piece is made to be worn, loved, and treasured.
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SPRING FAVOURITES
"Discover our spring favourite hats— graceful node to the season , ready to dance in the breeze and crown your spring days with a touch of vintage whimsy!"
"Lawn Party" 1920s Style Custom Cloche Hat
Embrace timeless elegance with the Lawn Party cloche, a bespoke creation inspired by the enchanting garden soirées of the 1920s.
This hat will be custom-made in my studio, featuring a classic parasisal straw cloche silhouette, adorned with a vintage silk ribbon and a vintage buckle detail and colours to match your style.
Each Lawn Party hat is crafted as a one-of-a-kind piece, ensuring no two are ever the same. Perfect for those seeking a truly unique accessory that embodies vintage charm and modern craftsmanship.
✨ One-of-a-Kind | Custom Made | Vintage-Inspired Elegance
Made to order, this cloche is ideal for summer soirées , special events, or adding a touch of luxury to your everyday style.
Contact me to create your own Lawn Party and step into an era of grace and sophistication.
Our Beautiful ‘ LILAC DREAMER ‘ hat is your summer essential sun hat..
Made from the highest quality parasisal straw and hand dyed into the most beautiful purple.
Featuring a oversized wide brim this hat will keep you cool all summer.
Our ‘ LILAC DREAMER ‘ is detailed with a lilac satin ribbon around the crown and hand made silk flower attached to a hat pin so it can be removable.
Headsize : 22 “
Handmade in our Sydney Studio
Our ‘ LILAC DREAMER ‘ is made to order and can be made in colour of choice.
Please allow 1-2 weeks for production of this hat
Keep those sun rays off your face this summer with our essential staple summer hat.
‘ SEYCHELLES’ is handblocked on a 1920s wooden block to create the perfect style, with a wide brim with a twist.. we’ve added a 1930s inspired wave on. the side of the hat for a true summer look.
One size : 21-22 “ Head size
Crown hight: 6’
Brim Width : 5”
Made from the finest Parasisal Straw
Handmade in our Sydney Studio
Avaialbe to order in other colours by request.
Comes shipped in our Signature Hat box or can be collected in our Sydney Showroom
Meet the Milliner
“Hi, I'm Ilana, founder and milliner at The House of Hats. For over 20 years, I've been handcrafting hats and headpieces in Australia, using traditional techniques, and thoughtfully sourced materials. Each piece is made in small batches, with an emphasis on quality, and timeless design and inspired by vintage eras.
As seen in Harper's Bazaar Singapore, ELLE Australia, Rush, and more.
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