Hats were an instant passion upon learning the craft of millinery in a theatrical costuming course. Ever since then, I haven't been able to keep hats off my mind (or my head!).
The most beautiful element of millinery, for me, is the rich history of the craft, and I often keep milliners of the past close to heart while designing for the modern day and beyond. I use the same tools and techniques passed down from decades of artisans, while continuing to learn and innovate with new media to diversify my range as much as I can. An eye for detail means that each hat I create is beautifully constructed and impeccably finished. The majority of my creations are one of a kind, as I combine new materials with sustainable secondhand and unique material finds from flea markets, thrift stores, and attics all over the world. By incorporating old elements into new designs I create unique pieces with both a bit of history and a bright future.
Meet The Milliner
Allison Lyndes, Sole Proprietor
Allison has a bachelor's degree in Theatre from the University of Vermont and has worked in millinery and costuming for such organizations as St. Michael's College (Vermont) and the Colorado Shakespeare Festival. She has been creating hats independently since 2009 and adopted the name Frontier Millinery in 2015. Her work has been seen from street to stage, in artisan events such as the One of a Kind Show Chicago (2013), and in theatrical productions from the LA Opera to a Broadway National Tour. She was the first place winner of the inaugural US Milliners Guild International Millinery Competition in 2022 and is now a member of the Guild. She creates all her hats in her home studio in Colorado, USA.