About

Giulia Mio is an Italian multi-award-winning (national and international) couture milliner devoted to designing and hand-making exclusive, eclectic, sophisticated and sculptural hats and headpieces from the very finest materials.

“Giulia is a trained set and costume designer having studied in Venice and Milan.  She followed her passion and devoted herself to millinery studying traditional millinery in Rome, Milan and Zurich.  Her style reflects her particular interests in fashion, fine arts, theatre and her keen observation of nature.  All have a significant influence on her creative process and are combined with her love for the unexpected and uncanny.

 

“Giulia founded Giulia Mio Millinery in 2015 and has been a member of The British Hat Guild since 2020.  She retains a strong interested in new techniques and innovative materials and the combination of these allow her free reign across classic and timeless hats to crazy, eye-catching, full of detail artistic pieces.  She specialises in creating one-off hats, headpieces and fascinators each tailored to a client’s specific style and personality.  Her work is sculptural and delicate, designed to flatter the face and proportioned to each client and their whole outfit.  She sources the very best materials available in the UK and Europe to present her clients with a wide selection to choose from without compromising quality.

“Giulia has become known for her exquisite silk and leather flowers.  She is one of only a few UK-based milliners who completely handmake and hand-paint their own flowers which adorn many of her creations.

“Her wide range of skills allow her to create truly bespoke couture hats and headwear for every occasion.  She has also created a comprehensive range of ready-made hats available for clients to buy directly from her website or studio which is based in Leicester.

“All Giulia’s pieces are entirely handmade.  Giulia believes that having a bespoke hat made should be a fulfilling and exciting experience and she works to ensure her clients always receive something that truly enhances their personality and beauty.

“All initial consultations are complimentary.  Appointments are essential.”