• Rachel creates hats using traditional hand rolling and dyeing techniques
• Delicate elements such as silk flowers feature individually cut and shaped petals
• She held a Royal Warrant to make hats for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for 18 years

From delicate tulle encasings to structured large bows, Rachel Trevor-Morgan’s hats take on distinctly refined personalities. Her journey with the craft began with a millinery apprenticeship. “I still remember the pride I felt when I made my first hat,” Rachel says. In her workroom, she hand stitches headwear using traditional techniques and works with natural materials such as straw, silk, felt and wool to give each piece a luxurious look and feel. Rather than sketching, Rachel begins her process by experimenting with materials by hand, and instinctively knows when a creation works. “A well-made piece is finely balanced and beautifully crafted,” she says. “My work is driven by a mix of fashion and sculpture. Hats have an allure: the wearer can hide behind them or stand out to make a statement.”