About
Kat Barclay is an award-winning London based milliner who creates luxurious hand-crafted wearable art using couture techniques. Her collection comprises ready-to-wear and bespoke pieces.
Her passion for millinery started at a young age in awe of her great Aunt who would come to visit wearing a Hardy Amies suit and a felt hat. No matter the weather. She realised then that everyone will always recognise you and remember you by the hat you wear.
With every piece she creates, Kat aims to empower the wearer to express themselves through her designs. Her inspiration comes from classic designs that look simple but beneath them lies a complex symmetry that balances proportion, aesthetic and design that push boundaries to create a little bit of magic for the wearer.
After a career in Law, Events Productions, Translation and Film Making Kat decided to act on her passion for headwear and in 2024 won the Craftsmanship Award in the Feltmakers Design Awards. She is currently in the process of becoming a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Feltmakers.
As Oscar Wilde famously said, “Give a man a mask, and he’ll tell you the truth.” Kat believes, “Give a woman a hat, and she can be whoever she wants to be.”
