Hat by
Lai Symes, made from Rootfull fabric
Hat by Virna Pasquinelli, made from hemp fabrics
EVENT
Hat by Rachel Frost, made
from foraged plant materials
campaign movement Fashion Revolution; designer and educator Berni Yates; and Elly Stemerdink, editor-in-chief of The Hat Magazine. Opening with a screening of Unstitched, a documentary examining fashion’s environmental footprint, the discussion explored how creative disciplines can respond to the challenges of sustainable practice. Carry Somers spoke about her research into textile fibres found in geological and aquatic layers, tracing how materials used across history have left their mark on the environment. Her latest book, The Nature of Fashion: A Botanical Story of Our Material Lives, connects the history of plant-based textiles with future possibilities for sustainable design. Reflecting on her work with, among others, Fashion Revolution, she emphasised the importance of transparency as both a practical and ethical tool, urging makers to trace the origins of their fibres and dyes to rebuild connections with the people and landscapes behind them. Berni Yates focused on the role of
education in shaping a more sustainable creative sector. She spoke about integrating sustainability into design teaching and building partnerships with industry to give students real-world insight into responsible production. When sustainability becomes part of the learning process, she noted, students carry those values forward into their professional practice.
Later in the day, the
‘Exhibitors’ Panel Discussion’ turned specifically to millinery, where speakers Rachel Frost, Giulia Mio and Jenny Beattie – each with work in the exhibition – shared the thinking behind their pieces. They explained how their designs responded to the brief on sustainability, from material selection to the adaptation of traditional techniques and the creative use of upcycled elements. Drawing on their own experience, they demonstrated how modern millinery can balance creativity, heritage and environmental awareness, and encouraged makers to view even small steps as meaningful progress towards more sustainable practice. The opening day offered visitors not only a celebration of craftsmanship and innovation but also a thoughtful reflection on how hat making can continue to move forward with purpose and responsibility.
More information
www.thebritishhatguild.
org.uk/making-headway- about
Hat by Jenny Roberts, made from UK tweed selvedge
Hat by
Sally-Ann Provan,
made from climbing rope
At the materials market
Exhibitors' panel discussion
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