Hats and Headpieces for your next raceday

Lauren is always happy to help you find the perfect headpiece for your upcoming raceday. If you are able to come into the studio in Melbourne or chat online Lauren can make some style suggestions or chat about custom colour and design. Make an appointment with Lauren today to chat about your next hat or headpiece.

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Lauren J Ritchie Millinery

Melbourne milliner Lauren Ritchie is a leader in the millinery industry who has built a reputation in creating hats and headwear that reflect a high standard of workmanship with strong and flowing design lines. Based out of her Manchester Unity Building studio in the heart of Melbourne, Lauren creates hats and headpieces for a variety of events such as race days, special occasions, and everyday wear.

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  • Crystal Kimber-Peters at Cairns Amateurs Jubilee Fashion High Tea

    Crystal Kimber-Peters at Cairns Amateurs Jubile...

    VRC Ambassador Crystal Kimber-Peters at Cairns Amateurs Jubilee Fashion High Tea 2023 wearing Kimberly Headband with Floating Wire Peony in Pink with Elliatt pink dress. 

    Crystal Kimber-Peters at Cairns Amateurs Jubile...

    VRC Ambassador Crystal Kimber-Peters at Cairns Amateurs Jubilee Fashion High Tea 2023 wearing Kimberly Headband with Floating Wire Peony in Pink with Elliatt pink dress. 

  • VRC Ambassador Crystal Kimber in Gold Valerie Veil

    VRC Ambassador Crystal Kimber in Gold Valerie Veil

    VRC Ambassador Crystal Kimber wore the Gold Valerie Veil for the launch of Autumn Carnival with the Flemington Victorian Racing Club Racing Spectacular Long Lunch. Tweed set & bag - Forever NewNecklace -...

    VRC Ambassador Crystal Kimber in Gold Valerie Veil

    VRC Ambassador Crystal Kimber wore the Gold Valerie Veil for the launch of Autumn Carnival with the Flemington Victorian Racing Club Racing Spectacular Long Lunch. Tweed set & bag - Forever NewNecklace -...

  • Alexandra Nea at Australian Turf Club

    Alexandra Nea at Australian Turf Club

    For the last day of Autumn Carnival, The Schweppes All Aged Stakes Day at Royal Randwick on 15 April Alexandra Nea stunned again!  Alexandra wore a beautiful pale pink dress from...

    Alexandra Nea at Australian Turf Club

    For the last day of Autumn Carnival, The Schweppes All Aged Stakes Day at Royal Randwick on 15 April Alexandra Nea stunned again!  Alexandra wore a beautiful pale pink dress from...

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  • Custom Made Racewear Headpiece

    Custom Made Racewear Headpiece

    Are you thinking about your racewear headpieces?  Did you know that I can create you a custom headpiece or hat for you in my Melbourne studio?   I have put together...

    Custom Made Racewear Headpiece

    Are you thinking about your racewear headpieces?  Did you know that I can create you a custom headpiece or hat for you in my Melbourne studio?   I have put together...

  • Evening with a Milliner | M/FW

    Evening with a Milliner | M/FW

    Indulge in a night of hats and bubbles at the Lauren J Ritchie Millinery Studio! Explore key pieces and trends for spring in this working studio in the heart of...

    Evening with a Milliner | M/FW

    Indulge in a night of hats and bubbles at the Lauren J Ritchie Millinery Studio! Explore key pieces and trends for spring in this working studio in the heart of...

  • HAUTE DOGS x Harbin SHS Calendar 2024

    HAUTE DOGS x Harbin SHS Calendar 2024

    I am pleased to announce that I’m one of the milliners who created a piece for the 2024 Haute Dogs Calendar!   Now in its sixth year, the Haute Dogs Calender...

    HAUTE DOGS x Harbin SHS Calendar 2024

    I am pleased to announce that I’m one of the milliners who created a piece for the 2024 Haute Dogs Calendar!   Now in its sixth year, the Haute Dogs Calender...

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