About Me

Hi, I’m Maus Hynes. Based in Maidstone in Kent and with over 30 years of experience in the hat trade, I design and manufacture hats and headdresses for theatrical and wedding clients in Kent, London and throughout the South East, specialising in stage, pantomime, TV, commercials, promotional events and special occasions. 

“With a vast collection of metal blocks, I can design and make almost any hat or headdress you can think of.”

If you have any questions or would like to talk to me about placing an order please get in touch.

Theatrical Millinery

The ‘Anatomy Crown’ is widely used by wardrobe and costume departments as it proves to be the perfect base for head dresses. Usually made from wool felt, it can be stiffened to suit your design. 

All hats and headdresses are made to order. My most requested hats are:

  • The Topper

  • Bowler

  • Tricorn

  • Trilby

  • Cloche

I am happy to use your fabric, which is particularly requested by clients for covering Toppers, Bowlers and headdresses. If you have any questions or would like to talk to me about placing an order please get in touch.

 
 

Clients

I have designed and manufactured hats and headdresses for a variety of theatrical and fashion clients over the years, such as:

 

HARRODS
HARVEY NICHOLS
FORTNUM & MASON
LIBERTY
HOUSE OF FRASER
NEXT
JAEGER
FENWICKS
MONSOON

LAURA ASHLEY
BETTY JACKSON
JEFF BANKS
CAROLINE CHARLES
BOY GEORGE
BANANARAMA
ENGLISH NATIONAL OPERA
ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY
NEW VIC THEATRE

 

I have also worked with Mr. John Boyd, major designer for the late Diana Princess of Wales.