: a person who designs, makes, trims, or sells women's hats
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Crisis was quickly averted before any photos were taken as the milliner reoriented his creation atop her head.—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 7 May 2026 His matching hat was created in collaboration with Spanish milliners Vivas Carrión.—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026 Another key element of the look is the flamboyant headpiece that Deacon created in collaboration with the iconic milliner Stephen Jones, which featured an eruption of ostrich and pheasant feathers that had been artfully dyed to echo the shades of Christie’s dress.—Liam Hess, Vogue, 4 May 2026 She was introduced to Murdoch by the famous Irish milliner Philip Treacy.—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for milliner
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Etymology
irregular from Milan, Italy; from the importation of women's finery from Italy in the 16th century