HatNews #110 | august 2026
The French hat brand Courtois Paris has expanded with the opening of a new atelier in Honfleur, Normandy. The workshop complements the company’s two Paris boutiques providing significantly increased space for production whilst preserving its commitment to traditional French craftsmanship. Founded in 2014 by Marguerite
Courtois, the company combines contemporary style and traditional hat making techniques. At the heart of the business is master hatmaker Frédéric Seheux. His 40+ years of experience have helped establish Courtois Paris as specialists in bespoke and made- to-measure headwear, while also passing on traditional skills to a new generation of milliners. The Honfleur atelier is focussing on bespoke commissions and small- batch production for independent designers and luxury brands. Working with materials such as felt, straw,
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Courtois Paris expands to Normandy
sinamay and leather, the team uses both vintage wooden blocks and more modern aluminium presses to create its hat shapes. Located close to Seheux’s home, the spacious new workshop also provides storage for the company’s extensive archive of rare materials, some collected more than 50 years ago. By expanding its production
Book: Hats – A Fine Art
Few crafts balance artistry and technical skill quite so elegantly as millinery. Behind every finished hat lies a wealth of knowledge: years of experimentation, mastery of materials, and an understanding of the magic that transforms fabric, felt and straw into something capable of expressing identity, personality and style. For Australian milliner Cynthia Jones-
Bryson, that accumulated knowledge has now found a new outlet. Her recently published book, Hats – A Fine Art, offers a comprehensive record of a career dedicated to the pursuit of exceptional craftsmanship and creative expression. Working from her studio near Canberra,
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traditional techniques with a distinctly contemporary aesthetic. The book brings together examples of her work alongside reflections on the creative processes, skills and influences that have shaped her practice over many years. Beautifully produced and richly illustrated,
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More information
www.cynthiahats.com
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capacity whilst continuing to invest in skills and craftsmanship, Courtois Paris is well placed to meet growing demand without losing sight of the traditions that underpin its work.
More information
www.courtoisparis.fr/en
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