Stephanie Donegan Millinery

My new summer hat! I’ve made this hat using a vintage straw I’ve had in my stash for ages. I knew exactly what I wanted to do with the base, but went back and forth with the trim. I considered going for something quite flamboyant but I want this to be a hat for everyday so I kept it fairly simple in the end, layering up a narrow white Petersham ribbon over a wider tan ribbon, topped with some vintage haberdashery, possibly dating back to the 1950’s, so there definitely won’t be another hat like it!

Cheltenham ladies’ day is less than 5 weeks away! I have a good selection of race-ready hats which I’ll be posting over the next few days. For today, here is a gorgeous vintage-style cloche. It manages to be both stylish and practical, in a British-made wool herringbone tweed crown and a fleece lining, with a bit of plush velvet too, on the upturned brim. I wore this yesterday on the school run and it kept me really cosy, so it would be perfect for a winter race meet.
I have very limited availability for bespoke orders in time for Cheltenham so do get in touch if you are looking for your perfect hat or headpiece.

Hot off my workbench, two bespoke caps for my children! I gave them the full bespoke experience and they chose very well! One flat cap in a gorgeous Harris Tweed, one Peaky Blinders-esque bakerboy cap in a charcoal herringbone. My absolute favourite part of millinery is to make something truly unique for the wearer, which reflects their personality. My boys decided to include their favourite animals. Swipe to see if you can spot the hidden toad and octopus. 🐸 🐙

Earlier this year I took part in a photoshoot for at 🏰
I had such a great day! I adore visiting stately homes and immersing myself in the history of places like this. We had our own guide who was so knowledgeable! I highly recommend a visit if you’re in Lancashire. Swipe through to the last image to see a dress worn by Lady De Hoghton at the Coronation of the late Queen. Fun fact, Hoghton Tower was used as a filming location for 🎥 (opening scenes of season 5, episode 3) Naturally, I wore my Peaky Blinders-style fitted cap for the occasion. Made with British wool woven in Huddersfield, I wear this loads, and delivered a bespoke one to a client last week.
📸 Kirsty from is super talented. I love these images and will share more soon.

Another gorgeous image from the recent photoshoot for
The headpiece is by me, paired with the Blossom dress in pale blue, one of the beautiful gowns from the Gill Harvey 2026 Berkeley Collection which lands later this year.
Swipe through to the third image for a closer look at the headpiece. It is available to purchase from the Gill Harvey showroom in London but can also be ordered with the securing elastic to match your own hair colour.

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#2026 wedding

I am thrilled and incredibly proud to share this image from a recent photoshoot for The headpiece is by me, paired with the Beau dress, one of the bespoke gowns from their 2026 Berkeley Collection which lands later this year. As a bespoke dress, it can be made in any size. The headpiece can also be made to fit you perfectly, secured with millinery elastic to match your own hair colour.

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#2026 wedding