millinery
1 of 1noun/ˈmɪləˌnɛri/
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the art, craft, or business of designing, making, or selling hats, especially women's
C2Learn more on WikipediaMillinery is the art and craft of designing and creating hats and headwear. This process involves selecting materials, shaping and constructing hats, and adding decorative elements such as feathers, ribbons, or flowers. Millinery can range from designing fashionable, elaborate hats for special occasions to creating practical headwear for everyday use. The craft requires skill in pattern-making, sewing, and sometimes blocking, which shapes the hat to fit the head and maintain its form.
- After attending a millinery workshop, Jenna discovered her passion for designing intricate and elegant women's hats.
- She admired the exquisite millinery displayed in the boutique window.
- The millinery shop on Elm Street has been a family business for generations, known for its exquisite and unique hat designs.
- Enrolled in a course on millinery, Sarah learned various techniques for making hats, from blocking to embellishing with feathers and lace.
- The city's most famous millinery boasts an impressive collection of handcrafted hats, attracting fashion enthusiasts from around the world.
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a shop or business that sells women's hats
- She opened a millinery in the city center specializing in custom hats.
- The millinery displayed a range of spring hats in the window.
- Millinery workshops often employ skilled artisans to craft fine hats.
- She purchased a hat from the local millinery for the wedding.
- This millinery has been a respected store for centuries in Paris.
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