A Melbourne-based milliner has scooped a major international win.
Catherine Ellen, owner of The Essential Hat, was awarded 1st prize at the International Millinery Festival in Caussade, France.
Catherine’s hat, l’Accordion, was chosen out of hundreds of entrants from all over the world.
The Essential Hat is in its 18th year and located on High Street, Prahran East.
This is Ellen's second award from Caussade, having won 1st prize in the Flowers and Feathers category in 2011.