HATS and headpieces come into their own in spring and many examples can be seen in a new exhibition at GIGS Art Gallery.
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September Issue features works by Border milliners Delphine Nicholson, Elizabeth Hemsley, Kerryn Thomas, Wagga’s Rebecca Hillis and jewellery by Deb Goodson and Donna Sims Design.
Nicholson said visitors could arrange to meet with a milliner for help with fitting and co-ordinating an outfit.
"We don't make two the same," she said.
“We have an idea of what we want to make, but then they just evolve.
"And every piece of material you pick up makes you want to do something different with it too."
Hemsley said because their art was designed to be worn, the wearer played a key role in its creation.
“From their hairstyle to their figure to their face shape, all that has a difference on you if you're making for them," she said.
"And wearing what suits you and what suits your outfit is more important than following strictly to fashion," Nicholson added.
"A lot of people say, 'What's the fashion this year?', but if it doesn't suit you, you just can't wear it so you're better off having something made that's right for you and matches your outfit."
September Issue runs until October 4. Meet the artist sessions from 10am to noon on Saturday September 12 and 26 will coincide with the nearby farmers markets.
