JUSTIN SMITH
Known as the artist of the millinery world for pushing the boundaries of the tradition, JustinSmith passionately upholds the craft of millinery, whilst redefining classic headwear, challengingconventions and technique alike.Justin has had a lifelong passion about all things for the head, he collected hats as a child andhasn’t stopped since. With his great-grandmother being a milliner and his grandmother anembroider, making hats was in his heritage. After an award-winning career in hairdressing andrunning his own central London salon, he studied Millinery for seven years, graduating with adistinction from the prestigious Royal College of Art.Justin Smith’s design, consultation and teaching skills are greatly in demand, and he has wonnumerous accolades for his innovative approach. With several pieces in the hands ofinternational collectors, Justin’s work has been exhibited in galleries, as well as displayed andpermanently held in museums like London’s V&A and New York’s FIT.
