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Peter Sheppard Styled for Spring

Peter Sheppard Styled for Spring

I am delighted to be in store at Peter Sheppard on Collins Street with Louise Macdonald on Friday October 6th and Saturday October 7th.  We will be bringing a selection...

Peter Sheppard Styled for Spring

I am delighted to be in store at Peter Sheppard on Collins Street with Louise Macdonald on Friday October 6th and Saturday October 7th.  We will be bringing a selection...

Benalla Art Gallery Display

Benalla Art Gallery Display

I am excited to be presenting a collection of my pieces at the Benalla Art Gallery this October! The series of works is called Taminick Spring.   This feels like a...

Benalla Art Gallery Display

I am excited to be presenting a collection of my pieces at the Benalla Art Gallery this October! The series of works is called Taminick Spring.   This feels like a...

Custom Made Racewear Headpiece

Custom Made Racewear Headpiece

Are you thinking about your racewear headpieces?  Did you know that I can create you a custom headpiece or hat for you in my Melbourne studio?   I have put together...

Custom Made Racewear Headpiece

Are you thinking about your racewear headpieces?  Did you know that I can create you a custom headpiece or hat for you in my Melbourne studio?   I have put together...

Evening with a Milliner | M/FW

Evening with a Milliner | M/FW

Indulge in a night of hats and bubbles at the Lauren J Ritchie Millinery Studio! Explore key pieces and trends for spring in this working studio in the heart of...

Evening with a Milliner | M/FW

Indulge in a night of hats and bubbles at the Lauren J Ritchie Millinery Studio! Explore key pieces and trends for spring in this working studio in the heart of...

Open Studio Night - Thursday 21 September

Open Studio Night - Thursday 21 September

Open Studio night a Lauren's studio in the Manchester Unity Building to try on the new Spring Racewear Collection of hats and headpieces on Thursday 21 September 2023.

Open Studio Night - Thursday 21 September

Open Studio night a Lauren's studio in the Manchester Unity Building to try on the new Spring Racewear Collection of hats and headpieces on Thursday 21 September 2023.

Sofitel Girls' Day Out Millinery

Sofitel Girls' Day Out Millinery

A day at the race!  What a wonderful way to kick off Spring with the Sofitel Girls' Day Out at Flemington Racecourse.   A fun and playful start to the season this...

Sofitel Girls' Day Out Millinery

A day at the race!  What a wonderful way to kick off Spring with the Sofitel Girls' Day Out at Flemington Racecourse.   A fun and playful start to the season this...

A splash of red for Sydney Surf To Turf Day at Royal Randwick

A splash of red for Sydney Surf To Turf Day at ...

Heading to Randwick Races or Rosehill Gardens Racecourse? Let me help you find navigate what to wear to Royal Randwick, and how to choose your racing fashion looks. The Fashion Inspiration...

A splash of red for Sydney Surf To Turf Day at ...

Heading to Randwick Races or Rosehill Gardens Racecourse? Let me help you find navigate what to wear to Royal Randwick, and how to choose your racing fashion looks. The Fashion Inspiration...

Top spiral of the Manchester Unity Building

Studio in the Manchester Unity Building

I am fortunate to call the Manchester Unity Building the home of the Lauren J Ritchie Millinery studio.  It is wonderful to be in the heart of Melbourne looking out...

Studio in the Manchester Unity Building

I am fortunate to call the Manchester Unity Building the home of the Lauren J Ritchie Millinery studio.  It is wonderful to be in the heart of Melbourne looking out...

Far Away by Caryl Churchill with design by Dann Barber

Far Away by Caryl Churchill with design by Dann...

Working with Dann Barber to relise a design of a green hat is designed for Patalog Theatre's production of Far Away at fortyfivedownstairs.  

Far Away by Caryl Churchill with design by Dann...

Working with Dann Barber to relise a design of a green hat is designed for Patalog Theatre's production of Far Away at fortyfivedownstairs.  

Your Guide to Wedding Veils and the latest trends

Your Guide to Wedding Veils and the latest trends

Choosing a wedding veil is an exciting decision to accessorise the outfit for your wedding.  Wedding veils have been a part of bridal tradition since ancient Rome, where they were...

Your Guide to Wedding Veils and the latest trends

Choosing a wedding veil is an exciting decision to accessorise the outfit for your wedding.  Wedding veils have been a part of bridal tradition since ancient Rome, where they were...

Milano Imai wins Sydney Confidential Fashion Stakes for The Star Championships

Milano Imai wins Sydney Confidential Fashion St...

Milano Imai won the Sydney Confidential Fashion Stakes at The Star Championships Day 1 wearing a Lauren J Ritchie Millinery Maggie Beret with a custom Mark Blake Designer Dress.

Milano Imai wins Sydney Confidential Fashion St...

Milano Imai won the Sydney Confidential Fashion Stakes at The Star Championships Day 1 wearing a Lauren J Ritchie Millinery Maggie Beret with a custom Mark Blake Designer Dress.

Teaching at Barcelona Hat Days

Teaching at Barcelona Hat Days

I am honoured to be teaching at the Barcelona Hat Days this year. Running in Barcelona 11-15 April hosted by Asociación Española de Sombrererería 

Teaching at Barcelona Hat Days

I am honoured to be teaching at the Barcelona Hat Days this year. Running in Barcelona 11-15 April hosted by Asociación Española de Sombrererería 

One Fine Day Wedding Fair in Melbourne

One Fine Day Wedding Fair in Melbourne

On Saturday 29 April and Sunday 30 April come along to the One Fine Day Wedding Fair at The Timber Yard in Port Melbourne.  I will be showcasing my latest bridal...

One Fine Day Wedding Fair in Melbourne

On Saturday 29 April and Sunday 30 April come along to the One Fine Day Wedding Fair at The Timber Yard in Port Melbourne.  I will be showcasing my latest bridal...

Mark Blake X Lauren J Ritchie Millinery - Myer FOTF Emerging Designer Award Flemington

Mark Blake X Lauren J Ritchie Millinery - Myer ...

This year I had the opportunity to collaborate with Mark Blake for his entry for the Myer Fashion On The Field Emerging Designer Award hosted at Flemington by the Victorian Racing...

Mark Blake X Lauren J Ritchie Millinery - Myer ...

This year I had the opportunity to collaborate with Mark Blake for his entry for the Myer Fashion On The Field Emerging Designer Award hosted at Flemington by the Victorian Racing...

Geelong Wedding Guide Expo 2023

Geelong Wedding Guide Expo 2023

Come along to the Geelong Wedding Guide Expo in January 2023!  I am looking forward to showcasing my new bridal collection at this event.  The 2023 expo will be the fifth...

Geelong Wedding Guide Expo 2023

Come along to the Geelong Wedding Guide Expo in January 2023!  I am looking forward to showcasing my new bridal collection at this event.  The 2023 expo will be the fifth...

Madi and Pip X Lauren J Ritchie Millinery for VRC Emerging Designer Award

Madi and Pip X Lauren J Ritchie Millinery for V...

This year I collaborated with Emma Bond, the dress desginer behind the label Madi and Pip for her entry in VRC Myer Fashion on the Field Emerging Designer Award.  Madi...

Madi and Pip X Lauren J Ritchie Millinery for V...

This year I collaborated with Emma Bond, the dress desginer behind the label Madi and Pip for her entry in VRC Myer Fashion on the Field Emerging Designer Award.  Madi...