As the season shifts and spring has finally sprung, it’s the perfect time to embrace brighter colours, statement shapes, and bold embellishments in your headwear. Whether you're heading to the races, attending a wedding, or celebrating a special occasion, these are the moments that call for a standout accessory.

The Cheltenham Festival marks the start of an exciting season and as always, our amazing clients looked stunning, showcasing their unique styles with our bespoke creations. Discover our round-up of Somerset Millinery at Cheltenham Festival 2025.

Sarah Haynes, the talented milliner behind Somerset Millinery, gave an exclusive insight into the art of bespoke headwear. From weddings to race days and elegant soirées, Sarah’s expert craftsmanship ensures each piece is tailored to perfection. Here, she takes us through her creative process, step by step, to bring to life the ultimate statement accessory for your next event.

A creation that perfectly blends timeless elegance with a bold statement, this bespoke wide brim design in delicate navy blue is the ideal finishing touch for a mother-of-the-bride outfit. Crafted to beautifully frame the face, we've balanced the oversized design with sophistication and a modern flair, ensuring it’s perfectly suited to the refined occasion.

Lauren Price, renowned stylist and admirer of Somerset Millinery, has shared her styling advice for Cheltenham Festival 2024. Lauren has pulled together her favourite ways to style Somerset Millinery along with this season’s standout pieces.

We were delighted to have dressed Zara Tindall on multiple occasions for Cheltenham Festival. Her stylist, Annie Miall selected elegant perchers in rich autumnal shades of burgundy and chocolate to perfectly complement Zara’s ensembles.

Somerset Millinery client Zoe exuded timeless elegance at the Newmarket Rowley Mile Course during the Dubai Future Champions Festival, turning heads in a chic taupe Somerset Millinery headband paired effortlessly with a classic black ensemble.

Join us behind the scenes with one of our most cherished suppliers, Fox Brothers & Co.—a company whose story is as rich and textured as the fabrics they create. Located just a few miles from our workshop, they embody the essence of Somerset craftsmanship, where every Somerset Millinery piece is proudly made.

As the Cheltenham November Meeting approachesis, discover the accessory that truly completes your race day outfit. This headpiece offers a chance to express personal style while honouring the refined spirit of the races.

Presenter Christina Blacker recently showcased a stunning look at the Breeder’s Cup 2024, wearing an exquisite burgundy headband from Somerset Millinery. Embracing the colour of the season, her headband featured delicate rose and feather detailing, creating a sophisticated look.

The relationship between millinery and horse racing has always been a hallmark of British sporting tradition, and with the National Hunt Season at Cheltenham Racecourse just around the corner, that connection is set to take centre stage once again.

Somerset Millinery was honoured to accessorise Princess Beatrice for the prestigious Royal Christmas Day walk at Sandringham in 2022. Sarah crafted an exquisite emerald green percher, meticulously designed to complement her stylish belted Shrimps coat with fur trim.

Zara Tindall wore Somerset Millinery to Cheltenham Festival 2024. Our navy blue fedora complemented her plum overcoat perfectly. A fedora has a timeless and sophisticated style that complements the formal and refined attire typically worn at horse races.

Dressing for an autumn wedding requires a blend of elegance and practicality, where layering becomes an art form, and accessories take on a new level of importance.

Lauren Price, is both a jockey and a stylist, showcased our Latte Percher during the 2024 race season. She paired it with a beige jacket and camel-coloured trousers, embodying the essence of quiet luxury. This fascinator, meticulously crafted from delicate latte-hued fine straw, is adorned with pinwheel feather mounts that add just the right touch of elegance and sophistication.

The summer wedding season is in full swing and if you haven't yet attended your first nuptials of the year, you'll probably want to kick things off by wearing something truly special. We know there's already a lot to consider when selecting your wedding guest dress or mother-of-the-bride outfit, let alone choosing the perfect wedding headpiece to accessorise.