If like us, you like to rock the head gear, then you’ll love Emma Fielden Millinery. A luxury designer hat brand that not only focuses on quirky and stylish pieces but is also a huge hit with celebrities from Christina Aguilera to Sophie Ellis Bextor and is often featured in fashion staples like Vogue and Elle. Not only that, she’s also created a line for Alexander McQueen.

Sassy Minx? Muchos!

Emma, your headpieces truly make a girl feel like a moviestar, but where did it all begin?
In a studio in Brixton 11 years ago, where I spent extraordinarily long happy hours playing with materials, sequins, diamante, feathers and anything shiny I could get my hands on. I’m a magpie.
 

Who/what inspires you and why?
My hero is Elsa Schiapiarelli. She started out as a milliner. Her designs are heavily influenced by surrealism, and she collaborated on many occasions with Dali. Millinery is a surrealist art in itself, displacing objects and placing them on the head. Endless possibilities.
 
What do you love about being a woman in the world?
High heels, makeup, dressing up, giggling, loving, and best of all, mothering.
 
What has been your proudest moment so far?
 The birth of my son Rocky, who constantly makes me nearly burst with pride.
 


Which top five tracks rock your world?
Roberta Flack – First Time I Saw Your Face 
Dusty Springfield – Preacher Man
The Fall - Totally Wired
Blondie-Heart of Glass
Joy Division-Love Will Tear Us Apart 
 
What are your must-have, can’t live without fashion and beauty items?
 At the moment leather or pvc trousers. I have acquired 3 pairs in the last few weeks. Beauty wise, Nivea.
 
What makes you jump-in-the-air happy?
Dancing
 
What is your life Motto?
If you can’t be good be brilliant!
 

What is your favourite piece from the current collection?
I love the mirror ball pieces. Quirky and glamorous.
 
Emma’s Sassy List: What’s your favourite?
Shop: Charity shops
Book: Wuthering Heights
Website/blog: twitter.brighton guru
Hang-out: The Beach
City: Brighton
Must-have beauty item: Moisturiser
TV prog: Beyond Belief
Food: Mashed potato
 
What does the term Sassy Minx mean to you, Emma?
Something girlish with attitude!