• Deirdre creates surprising couture headpieces
• She was trained as a costume designer
• Her millinery is elegant and playful

Trained as a costume and set designer for theatre and cinema, precociously multitalented Deirdre Hawken is one of the most original and internationally acclaimed milliners. Using traditional methods, in her London studio she designs and handcrafts unique headpieces, with a keen eye and a loving care for detail – she also creates jewellery. Deirdre’s works are exhibited in prestigious museums from Japan to USA. Her couture millinery is at the same time sophisticated and ironic. “Millinery is an underrated art form. My work in theatre taught me that research is extremely important: I spend hours exploring various sources – from Modern Cuisine, which is visually stunning, to botany.” Lively and playful, her approach always leads to surprising results.