Sarah Blacker-Barrowman

Sarah joined Sun Pier House in mid- July 2020 with a space in our Gallery Studio overlooking the River Medway.

“I established Miss Ava’s Millinery in 2014, after I re-trained upon leaving my first career as an archaeologist.

A life-long love of vintage fashion inspires my work and ethos, as I aim to create pieces that you can wear and enjoy for years to come. I am also known to adore a dose of inspiration from the years I spent as a cabaret performer, resulting in some striking and statement pieces.

Using traditionally millinery skills, a growing collection of hat blocks and tiny hand sewn stiches, I hand craft each hat, fascinator and headpiece myself. I offer a limited collection of unique ready-to-wear pieces and love to undertake one-of-a-kind bespoke commissions for all occasions. I also make a range of hat pins and hair accessories.

My recent work has included elements of recycled vintage jewellery, a collection of bridal headpieces, and a wearable sculptural piece for an art exhibition.

In 2020 a 1930s inspired headpiece I created was selected to be exhibited at London Hat Week. Another headpiece was selected to be part of the ‘Art in Lockdown’ exhibition at the Rochester Art Gallery. Over the years I have also had the pleasure of being featured in British and international press, including ‘Frankie’ and ‘The Lady’ .”

WEBSITE: https://www.missavasmillinery.com/

FACEBOOK: @MissAvasMillinery

TWITTER: @MissAvas

INSTAGRAM: @missavasmillinery