Hand-crafted bespoke hats, in beautiful sustainable materials, using traditional hat-making techniques and equipment. Handmade in Co.Roscommon, Ireland.
Earley Hats is the company of Irish milliner Katie Earley.
Katie is originally from Roscommon Town in Ireland. Growing up in the rural countryside allowed her a sense of creative freedom, and the seasonal colours and changing landscapes of Roscommon have served as important inspirations in her work.
Katie graduated with a degree in Fashion Design from The National College of Art and Design in Dublin in 2012, with a special interest in millinery.
In 2017, Katie completed a two-year dedicated millinery course in traditional hat-making techniques at the Tillskärarakademin tailoring school in Gothenburg, Sweden.
After receiving her qualification as a milliner in Sweden she was employed by world-renowned milliner Philip Treacy. Katie worked for Philip Treacy in London for two years. Under his direction, she made hats for various guests of the Royal Wedding in May 2018, and worked on commissions for Valentino Couture and The Royal Ascot.
