Pink is another black that goes with every color. From magenta to pale pink, she is telling her excitement, energy, subtlety and quiet.

Materials
Parasisal straw, sinamay, tubular crin, wire and ostrich feathers

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When I was younger, I avoided pink—it felt too girly, soft, and so unserious. Then I discovered punk, and suddenly, pink was rebellious and powerful. Styling and attitude make all the difference.

Now, I love working with pink. When a client wears one of my hats, she decides what it means. Bold or delicate, fierce or whimsical—pink is whatever you want it to be.

Materials: Silk, crinoline, buckram, grosgrain, cotton

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From my viewpoint, the color pink represents adoration, kindness, romantic love, and sweetness. As a former pastry chef, I find that the delicate beauty of roses triggers memories of frosted cupcakes and cookies, inspiring my creative vision for the hat. The blending of red's boldness and passion with white's purity and completeness yielded a distinctive outcome. Wearing pink brings back memories of happy occasions, such as weddings and summer walks through gardens filled with vibrant pink roses. As a breast cancer survivor, I am proud to be associated with the pink ribbon, a symbol of hope, strength, courage, and community.

Materials: Parisisol straw base. Millinery wired brim. Hand painted rose fabric.

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Pink is the language of joy, a color that blends sweetness with strength. For me, bubblegum, cake, and peonies symbolize an unapologetic celebration of individuality—a playful escape from the ordinary. It’s a hue that doesn’t whisper; it sings, bright and full of life. This design captures the whimsical energy of pink, evoking the sugary delight of bubblegum, the indulgent charm of a perfectly frosted cake, and the lush elegance of peonies in full bloom. More than just a color, it’s a mood, a statement, and a world of endless possibilities.

As the hat came to life, its delicate contours and soft pink hues evoked the image of a perfectly frosted cake top, adorned with layers of sweet, creamy elegance.

Materials: Silk, satin draped on buckram with use of wire, foam for padding.

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Hot pink and black was selected as a nod to Barbie, who continues to be a strong role model today in the same way that the film stars of the 1930's and 1940's were for women then. My goal was to create a modern hat worthy of any grand entrance, empowering the woman wearing this creation. The hot pink and black houndstooth buntal mat was hand blocked, wired, edges mulled, edged in black silk, and trimmed with vintage velvet trimmings. Velvet bows were added to the backside to make sure the exit was just as memorable as the entrance. A double elastic was added to help secure the hat to any head.

Materials: Hot pink and black houndstooth buntal mat, vintage velvet ribbon and velvet "bows", black silk edging over mulled wired edge.

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Pink is a color that embodies glamour, boldness, and passion for me. Growing up, I was drawn to gothic, dark, and punk fashion, influenced by bands like The Cure and Siouxsie and the Banshees. Their rebellious style of individuality has always resonated with me.

For this hat, I used hot pink as a striking base, paired with punk-inspired details for contrast. The trim incorporates upcycled materials—black lace from old gloves, safety pins, and chains that had been tucked away for years. The result is a fedora that blends drama, glamour, and rebellion.

Though hot pink isn't a color I often wear, when I do, I feel confident and fearless. The combination of pink and black reflects my journey toward embracing self-expression and standing out.

Materials: Pink fedora decorated with repurposed materials: black lace trim, metal chains, safety pins and a silver embellishment.

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Pink brings a subconscious connotation of sweet and innocence which makes it a perfect foil for a more masculine style. I love that this hat turns slightly punk with the use of hot pink metal rivets to balance the pale pink of the felt. I have been clinging to this vintage tie fabric for years as the bright pink color against the navy needed the right hat. I couldn't get enough of it which is why you see it repeated in the hat so many times. It really makes it's own pattern against the pale back drop. Normally, I would gravitate to an over the top fascinator, this project presented a fun challenge to see pink a little differently.

Materials: rabbit fur velour felt, grosgrain ribbon, vintage tie fabric, metal rivets

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Hope springs eternal with an explosion of flower buds representing endless possibilities, birth and abundance.

Materials: floral applique over mesh covered buckram.

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Making this headpiece took me back to growing up when girls were always dressed in pink. My Mom always purchased a pink dress for me on certain holidays because it’s considered a girl color. And it's a color I look good in.

Materials: pink jinsin straw, pink ribbon and beads

Pink represents warmth, love, and happiness. With so many hues I chose to use tints tones and shades of this beautiful color through beading and lace. Within the beehive the shades of pink are captivating, creating a soft and non-threatening work of art, which evokes a whimsical creative expression. The lace represents spring flower blossoms with crystal bees buzzing around them drinking the nectar. The beading symbolizes the honey dripping from the brim of the hat. I wanted to create peace and harmony with this design. Beehives are very intricate works of nature. I tried to relate that through this creation.

Materials: Parasisal straw beehive, re-embroidered lace, Swarovski glass crystals, freshwater cultured pearls, silk organza ribbon

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Pink embodies femininity, elegance, and strength. For this design, I drew inspiration from blush roses and soft dawn light, creating a headpiece that feels both ethereal and structured. The sweeping curves and translucent textures mimic flowing silk and delicate petals, while the floral details symbolize growth and resilience. This piece celebrates the modern woman—confident, graceful, and effortlessly radiant—just like pink itself.

Materials: sinamay, crinoline, silk flowers

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My favorite treat at 7 was a popsicle called the Pink Thing. It was creamy, tart and only available at the Six Flags Amusement Park. And while I was singularly focused on the pleasure of that cold treat on a hot Texas day, I realize that going to the park as a child also meant hours of freedom. Freedom to be a kid, be silly with your friends, have time to choose what you wanted to do - all these choices we take for granted as adults. So fun, freedom, and eating that sweet pink treat with my best friends is what I remember when I think of pink.

Materials: Foss shape, duponi silk, pink sequin fabric, embroidery floss, a popsicle stick, thread and glue.

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Pink is drama to me, especially hot pink. When you want to be noticed and make a bold statement when you enter the room, pink is the color. I used gold brocade to accent the hot pink and add a regal touch. When I wear pink, I feel like the belle of the ball.

Pink is a power color. Hot pink was my color of choice to wear at last year’s Royal Ascot Races.

Materials: Hot Pink crepe fabric.
Gold and hot pink brocade from India.
Grosgrain ribbon covered headband.
Hot pink feathers.

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Pink defines personal and societal periods in history to me. From the purported origins of the word, taken from the common name of the Dianthus flower, or "Pink", to the shifting gender associations it has had over the centuries, pink serves to excite, divide, and spotlight humanity like no other.

My inspiration for this piece was to look to my youth and the origins of the modern word. As a child Dianthus, or "Pinks," were grown in my garden and delighted me with their vibrant colors and serrated petals. As a young Costume Design student, I learned a possible origin of the word was related to those small spikey petals, as "to pink" means to cut or pierce, a reference to the zigzag nature of the flower's petals. I chose to highlight that potential etymology by creating a larger-than-life version of the small yet influential flower.

Materials: Base and petals of fine weave sinamay and silk organza. Each petal is accented with crystals representing dew.

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My pink headpiece is a stylish headband adorned with a delicate floral applique, adding a soft, feminine touch. The floral design enhances the hat's charm, making it perfect for a spring or summer look.

Pink is often associated with softness, warmth, and nurturing qualities. It represents love, compassion, and femininity, evoking a sense of calm and tenderness. The color is also linked to youthfulness and innocence, symbolizing a gentle energy that can inspire feelings of kindness and affection. In some contexts, pink can also represent strength and resilience, particularly when used in advocacy and awareness campaigns. Overall, pink conveys a balance of gentleness and power, making it a color that is both soothing and empowering.

Materials: Sinamay straw, floral applique

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Yes, I sang "isn't she pretty in pink" by the Psychedelic Furs the entire time I was making this hat. I am not normally drawn to pink. It has to be specific in tone and come across as a neutral for me to use it in my collections. When creating this piece, I pulled this vintage body from my collection and instantly knew it would stand out because of its texture and tone. I blocked it in a more modern percher shape, keeping the trim of the same texture to highlight the beauty and rarity of the straw but also to be sustainable with no waste. Although hard to commit to using the racello straws, I always fall in love with the way they turn out once they are made into a hat. And, of course, didn't it turn out lovey and pretty in pink?

Materials: vintage racello straw, grosgrain ribbon

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Pink has a unique power to remind us to find joy in the simplest moments. Through playful elements like a sparkly pink hat, I aim to transform the ordinary into something extraordinary. Pink’s vibrant energy encourages a sense of fun and whimsy, inviting us to embrace the unexpected and celebrate life’s lighter side. For me, it’s a reminder that happiness often resides in the most surprising forms, lifting our spirits and infusing a sense of lightness and playfulness into the world. My work seeks to capture that joy, offering a moment of delight and connection through vibrant color and imagination.

Materials: Buckram, Swarovski crystals

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Pink is an uplifting color to me. This particular shade of pale soothing pink inspired my creation of a versatile hat that would be wearable throughout two seasons- winter and spring. The curvaceous Turban Felt Cloche is designed to hug the crown, providing warmth for “baby pink cheeks” and a buffer against chilly winds. Worn in winter, the delicate pink is a cheerful counterpart to the gray cityscape. As the weather changes, the pink Turban Cloche signifies a harbinger of spring, lifting spirits, and evoking pink petals and cherry blossoms about to burst open. Soon a new beginning emerges- the vernal equinox when the balance of day and night are equal, marking the start of spring (March 20). The auspicious event calls for celebration! Having powered through the winter, the pink Turban Cloche is ready for spring, blushing with pride and sending an upbeat fashion forward message— THINK PINK!!!

Materials: Vintage wood hat block, pale pink felt body, leather cord trim, grosgrain ribbon

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Pink never felt personal. The heavily gendered implications placed on the color frustrated me from a young age, and I have forever avoided it in my wardrobe beyond the rare accent. Wearing pink felt incompatible with my inner self, because I wasn't meeting the expectations of femininity. I resented it.

However, putting it through the lens of an aesthetic I can relate to reclaims my personal relationship to the color. Punk and goth aesthetics, a personal style I am evolving into as an adult, finally make pink feel like a color I don't have to avoid. In this hat, playing with a traditionally masculine silhouette and a powerful shade of the color, along with putting it behind a web of ripped fishnets and safety pins, distances the color from tired social norms through dissonance. If I'm going to wear pink, it's going to be shocking, sharp, and unrestrained.

Materials: Moiré fabric, fishnet stocking, buckram, safety pins, metal chain, silk taffeta, petersham ribbon

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The color pink can be many things: powerful, romantic, peaceful, punky and so much more. It is found all around us from sunrises to flowers, gemstones, in the feathers of flamingos and of course, in art and fashion. I'm inclined to think pink is a beautiful representation of all things feminine, classic and timeless, which can be best represented in this boater hat. The boater silhouette can be masculine with hard lines and edges, however it is softened in this piece with the texture of the tweed fabric. Feminine details brought forth by the pink color, pearl details and the small bows on the hat lining. I hope the wearer of this boater can feel the inspirational power of pink.

Materials: Tweed, buckram, petersham, faux pearls, cotton

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As artists, we’ve all encountered UFOs. You know, Un-Finished Objects, lurking in the corner of your studio whispering to your psyche. That’s what this floral leather fascinator was for me. Around 2020, I purchased a hide of bubblegum pink suede split leather with all the best intentions in the world, and then it sat there… for years! When the Milliners Guild put out the call for headpieces that would convey the “Power of Pink”, I read the email, looked over at my materials shelf, and immediately knew it was her time. Sometimes all it takes is a simple word, sentence, or color to inspire us to create beauty in the world and that’s exactly what this exhibit did for me. I hope you love this little pink number as much as I did designing and making it. Con mucho mucho amor!

Materials: Suede Split Leather, Millinery wire, Nylon Veiling

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Oh, the range of emotions that pink provides - from disgust at the despicable gender profiling in retailers' toy aisles to admiration of sunset colors. But in my design it represents strength and courage to speak openly about women's health. Let us remind ourselves about the need for self-care across all phases of our lives.

Materials: Tweed, foss-shape, millinery wire and elastic

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Pink is Bubble Gum. Hannah Wilke chewed tiny vulvas and placed them over her body. My pink straw hat remembers her as a feminist icon. Both the smell, texture and memory are pink.
I chewed each unit to imitate the tiny female parts, then placed them around the straw to echo the chewing activity in repetition. Also in the teenage coming of age in the 50’s, chewing gum was part of growing up and ruining your teeth. These form a glossy pink halo over the present wearer. The hat is a nostalgic trigger from an earlier time.

Homage to Hannah Wilke, 2025

Materials: woven straw, Dior net, wire, Trident sugar free bubble gum, shellac, lacquer, lining, petersham, label

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As a child I lived in a pink world: lipstick pink carpet, pink ballet shoes, hot pink velvet hair ribbons. During university and early in my pre-millinery law career I eschewed pink as unserious. Late in my law career I rediscovered the joy and power of pink when, on a whim, I bought an amaranth pink mohair sweater to pair with charcoal grey trousers and high heeled lace up derbies. Pink in this context projected womanly confidence and control. Wearing a stylish hat is an act of boldness, self assuredness, with a touch of playfulness. This ballet pink boater hat festooned with black edged silk flowers projects the happy transformation of winter to spring. It’s meant to be worn atilt on the head telling the world moments of joy and optimism always lie ahead.

Materials: Rabbit felt with velour finish, Silk satin, Petersham ribbon, Stamens, Silk organza. Veiling, Steel wire, Floral wire, Floral tape

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