This month we had the pleasure of interviewing Australian milliner Ann Shoebridge, this is what she had to say.
I have always been interested in art and sculpture and combined with my love of making things, millinery seemed to be a good balance of these interests.
I took a number of classes with Louise Macdonald at Swinburne University, however, I am largely self taught. I enjoy discovering new techniques from fellow milliners and from viewing millinery collections for example at the National Gallery of Victoria and other exhibitions.
I have had my own millinery business for the past three years. My main area of work is with the contemporary art fair, Melbourne Art Fair which is coming up this August. I used to (and still do!) make hats for my colleagues at Melbourne Art Fair to wear to the Melbourne Cup. When people started to compliment on them and ask where they were from I was inspired to start my own business.
Inspiration comes from many different areas; organic forms, other cultures and their fashion. My second collection was inspired by the 60's films of French director/actor Jacques Tati.
Saab Australia required "sports car" inspired hats, which required a stretch of the imagination!
Elegant and unfussy.
Predominantly for race goers, however I have started doing more bridal wear.
My hats are quite non-traditional as I usually don't work with conventional millinery materials eg hat blocks. I usually block on objects and also hand sculpt different forms.
I enjoy visiting contemporary art galleries, watching old movies,taking photos and walking in the botanical gardens with my new son Felix.
Ann Shoebridge
8a/61 Marne Street
South Yarra Vic 3141
Melbourne Australia
mob: + 61 438 365 445
ann@annshoebridge.com
www.annshoebridge.com
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