Tuesday 26 August 2008

2009 Hat Life Book ~ Get Listed Now!

Commonly called the Encyclopedia of the Headwear Industry, The Hat Life Directory is the world’s most popular headwear reference. This full color directory lists thousands of wholesalers, suppliers and retailers. For over 137 years it has been the must-have resource offering complete information on hat wholesaling, manufacturing, retailing, supplying, emerging trends, upcoming events and new product releases. Directory purchasers receive the printed directory PLUS online access.
Hat Life is inviting millinery forum delegates the opportunity to have a listing in the 2009 Hat Life Book free of charge. This is a fantastic promotional opportunity that will promote you to the world.
All you need to do is forward a short bio of you or your business and a few pictures in high res for the book. Please send as many as pictures as you want to, showing the best and latest designs. Send this to Diane at DFYOGA@aol.com and remeber to tell her you are from the International Millinery Forum.
The deadline is 14 September 2008 - Don't miss out on this fabulous opportunity!

Hat Life Hattie Awards

Diane at Hat life would love to see some Australian millners enter the Hatty awards for 2008. The application process is quite simple and the recognition you receive as winner will be a great boost to any milliner.

Call for 2008 Hatty Award Entries

Join the ranks of the headwear industry's best and brightest, making you - and your work - an industry leader.
Who is Eligible: Any website, blog, headwear designer, importer, supplier, manufacturer or retailer who has made a worthwhile contribution to the headwear industry this year.
Nominations: You can nominate yourself or another company or individual.
Deadline: All nominations for 2008 awards are due September 30th, 2008
Winners: Hatty Award winners will be announced December 1st in our media campaign and will be profiled in the 2009 Hat Life book.

Go to Hatty Award Entries at www.hatlife.com and complete the nomination info.
Questions? Email us at support@hatlife.com or call us at 888.372.8702.

Sunday 10 August 2008

WEBSITE LIVE

The International Millinery Forum website is now live www.internationalmillineryforum.com.au and includes information on tutors and workshops, the forum program and registration information.
Tag it in your favourites today...

Registrations open...and flooding in fast!

Registrations opened on Tuesday 5th August and are flooding in extremely fast - i anticipate some workshops to begin filling within the next week. To regsiter you can go to the website at www.internationalmillineryforum.com.au or contact the IMF office on millineryforum@bigpond.com or 0439 192 193 to receive a copy of the program and registration form.
2009 Milliners
Eugenie van Oirschot - The Netherlands Designer/Milliner
Ian Bennett - London Milliner
Jan Wutkowski - USA Milliner
Jean Carroll - Sydeny Milliner
Liz Evans - Canberra Milliner & Feltmaker
Neil Grigg - Sydney Milliner
Maris Herr - Wagga Textile Artist
Phillip Rhodes - Melbourne Milliner
Jane Stoddart - Sydney Milliner
Peggy Stone - Sydney Milliner
Carol Wilkes - QLD textile artist
Georgina Conheady - Melbourne Milliner
Richard Nylon - Melbourne Milliner
Waltraud Reiner - Melbourne Milliner
Pamela Martin - Wagga Milliner
Bette Fogharty - Melbourne Milliner
All milliners will be offering two workshops throughout the forum - the hardest part for delegates will be selcting the workshops!
Don't miss this fantastic opportunity in Wagga Wagga, Australia!!!!