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Hat Academy: Perfecting the Tilt Live Lesson

Hat Academy: Perfecting the Tilt Live Lesson

Join me for this Hat Academy Live Lesson and learn to perfect the tilt.  Learn three reliable ways to attach hats and headpieces, with a special focus on achieving a...

Hat Academy: Perfecting the Tilt Live Lesson

Join me for this Hat Academy Live Lesson and learn to perfect the tilt.  Learn three reliable ways to attach hats and headpieces, with a special focus on achieving a...

Learn Millinery: Sewing Machine Bootcamp for Milliners and Hatmakers

Learn Millinery: Sewing Machine Bootcamp for Mi...

This class is designed for milliners and hat makers who would like to incorporate a sewing machine into the creation of headpieces and hats. It is suitable for those with...

Learn Millinery: Sewing Machine Bootcamp for Mi...

This class is designed for milliners and hat makers who would like to incorporate a sewing machine into the creation of headpieces and hats. It is suitable for those with...

Custom Wedding Veil for my sister

Custom Wedding Veil for my sister

My darling sister got married in September, which called for some truly special making. We created her dress under our label, Two Sewing Sisters, and I wanted to design a...

Custom Wedding Veil for my sister

My darling sister got married in September, which called for some truly special making. We created her dress under our label, Two Sewing Sisters, and I wanted to design a...

Collaboration: Lucy Bourne – ‘Echoes of Grandeur’

Collaboration: Lucy Bourne – ‘Echoes of Grandeur’

I had the pleasure of being introduced to the talented Lucy Bourne, a student at Whitehouse Institute of Design. Her graduate collection, Echoes of Grandeur, reimagines fashion through an architectural...

Collaboration: Lucy Bourne – ‘Echoes of Grandeur’

I had the pleasure of being introduced to the talented Lucy Bourne, a student at Whitehouse Institute of Design. Her graduate collection, Echoes of Grandeur, reimagines fashion through an architectural...

Michael Hill Concierge Bellboy Hat

Michael Hill Concierge Bellboy Hat

I had the pleasure of being part of a very fun project creating the Bellboy Hat for Michael Hill’s new branding and Concierge program.

Michael Hill Concierge Bellboy Hat

I had the pleasure of being part of a very fun project creating the Bellboy Hat for Michael Hill’s new branding and Concierge program.

Studio Summer Break

Studio Summer Break

Thank you for visiting my website to explore my millinery work! I wanted to let you know I will be away from Monday 8 December and returning to the studio...

Studio Summer Break

Thank you for visiting my website to explore my millinery work! I wanted to let you know I will be away from Monday 8 December and returning to the studio...

Spring Bloom at Collins Square with Lauren J Ritchie Millinery 2025

Spring Bloom at Collins Square with Lauren J Ri...

I was delighted when the team at Collins Square reached out to collaborate once again on an installation within their beautiful space this year. Following last year’s display of hats...

Spring Bloom at Collins Square with Lauren J Ri...

I was delighted when the team at Collins Square reached out to collaborate once again on an installation within their beautiful space this year. Following last year’s display of hats...

Installation at Hyatt Centric Melbourne 2025 | Madi & Pip and Lauren J Ritchie Millinery

Installation at Hyatt Centric Melbourne 2025 | ...

It was wonderful to collaborate with Madi & Pip on a Spring Racing display at Hyatt Centric Melbourne. The collaboration brings together sculptural millinery and contemporary fashion, highlighting craftsmanship, texture, and...

Installation at Hyatt Centric Melbourne 2025 | ...

It was wonderful to collaborate with Madi & Pip on a Spring Racing display at Hyatt Centric Melbourne. The collaboration brings together sculptural millinery and contemporary fashion, highlighting craftsmanship, texture, and...

Collaboration: Spring Carnival Display at the Bluestone Bar| InterContinental Melbourne

Collaboration: Spring Carnival Display at the B...

Lauren J. Ritchie is thrilled to have created three special millinery pieces currently on display at the Bluestone Bar at the InterContinental Melbourne.

Collaboration: Spring Carnival Display at the B...

Lauren J. Ritchie is thrilled to have created three special millinery pieces currently on display at the Bluestone Bar at the InterContinental Melbourne.

Designer Collaboration: Jane Hill Bridal – New York Bridal Fashion Week

Designer Collaboration: Jane Hill Bridal – New ...

Lauren J. Ritchie is thrilled to have collaborated with Jane Hill Bridal on their latest collection showcased at New York Bridal Fashion Week. Where every detail tells a story, this...

Designer Collaboration: Jane Hill Bridal – New ...

Lauren J. Ritchie is thrilled to have collaborated with Jane Hill Bridal on their latest collection showcased at New York Bridal Fashion Week. Where every detail tells a story, this...

Meet the Milliner Flemington Racecourse 2025!

Meet the Milliner Flemington Racecourse 2025!

Join me this year at Flemington Racecourse this spring at the Meet the Milliner events on Crown Makybe Diva Stakes Day and TAB Turnbull Stakes Day. It’s the perfect chance to chat about...

Meet the Milliner Flemington Racecourse 2025!

Join me this year at Flemington Racecourse this spring at the Meet the Milliner events on Crown Makybe Diva Stakes Day and TAB Turnbull Stakes Day. It’s the perfect chance to chat about...

Lulu Zagame dresses at LJR Photoshoot

Lulu Zagame dresses at LJR Photoshoot

When we were curating the photoshoot for the Edge of Spring Collection, stylist Ruby Parker selected a range of pieces from the Lulu Zagame range—looking at the selection of dresses...

Lulu Zagame dresses at LJR Photoshoot

When we were curating the photoshoot for the Edge of Spring Collection, stylist Ruby Parker selected a range of pieces from the Lulu Zagame range—looking at the selection of dresses...

Edge of Spring Collection Launch

Edge of Spring Collection Launch

You are invited to the Edge of Spring Collection Launch!When: Friday 22nd August 5pm - 7pmWhere: Suite 702, 220 Collins Street, MelbourneCome along and try on some new pieces and...

Edge of Spring Collection Launch

You are invited to the Edge of Spring Collection Launch!When: Friday 22nd August 5pm - 7pmWhere: Suite 702, 220 Collins Street, MelbourneCome along and try on some new pieces and...

Hat Academy: Parisisal Wired Bows Live Lesson

Hat Academy: Parisisal Wired Bows Live Lesson

Join me on Hat Academy to learn how to create a Bakerboy Cap. This technique adds a touch of grace that holds its shape. Learn how to wire and sculpt parisisal...

Hat Academy: Parisisal Wired Bows Live Lesson

Join me on Hat Academy to learn how to create a Bakerboy Cap. This technique adds a touch of grace that holds its shape. Learn how to wire and sculpt parisisal...

Victorian Wakeful Club Hats and High Tea Event 2025

Victorian Wakeful Club Hats and High Tea Event ...

The Victorian Wakeful Club is hosting the wonderful Hats and High Tea Event again this year. Join an afternoon of delicious High Tea which includes an assortment of savory and sweet...

Victorian Wakeful Club Hats and High Tea Event ...

The Victorian Wakeful Club is hosting the wonderful Hats and High Tea Event again this year. Join an afternoon of delicious High Tea which includes an assortment of savory and sweet...

Millinery Australia Design Award Gala 2025

Millinery Australia Design Award Gala 2025

What a lovely night celebrating creativity and couture at the Millinery Australia Design Award Gala held at The Bank on Collins in Melbourne. The annual gala showcased stunning handcrafted millinery...

Millinery Australia Design Award Gala 2025

What a lovely night celebrating creativity and couture at the Millinery Australia Design Award Gala held at The Bank on Collins in Melbourne. The annual gala showcased stunning handcrafted millinery...