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Meet the milliner responsible for some of the royal family's most iconic hats

Vivien Sheriff is one of the most well-known UK milliners there is - based in a rural studio in Wiltshire, her designs are undeniably British. It's no surprise, then, that she's a favourite of the royal family - particularly the Duchess of Cambridge and her sister Pippa Middleton - and that many of the guests at William and Kate's wedding in 2011 were wearing her hats and fascinators. Now, with attention firmly on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's upcoming nuptials in May, there's bound to be some Vivien Sheriff millinery amongst the guests at St George's Chapel in Windsor - so HELLO! met Vivien at her countryside studio to see what goes into making her iconic hats…

Photo: © Getty Images The Duchess of Cambridge chose to wear a Vivien Sheriff piece for her first official engagement in 2011"We design hats, we manufacture pieces here, which go all over the world," Vivien says. "Some pieces are going to the royal wedding, and we've made many pieces for many eminent heads over the years."MORE: Meghan Markle's favourite colour to wear is very different to Kate Middleton's Milliner Vivien Sheriff"We've got so many beautiful components in this studio

Fashion: Vivien Sheriff design team step back to 1964

Vintage fashions and textiles have always been close to the Vivien’s heart and have influenced many of the designs conceived and produced at her Wiltshire based studio. So, when Vivien Sheriff was asked to showcase the brand’s 1960s inspired headwear designs at the recent Goodwood Revival, she keenly accepted the invitation, without hesitation

Members of the Vivien Sheriff creative team were tasked with the challenge of sourcing authentic 1960s clothing and accessories to complement Vivien Sheriff vintage re-visited headpieces and hair adornments. Through a combination of eagle eyed searching at retro clothes shops, pilfering grand-mothers’ wardrobes and borrowed family heirlooms, the team pulled together their 1960s styles.

The marvellous ‘Betty’s’ (Revival’s own Hair & Beauty Salon) was called upon to perfect the 1960s looks with expert makeovers for the era.  With finishing touches complete, it was over to the Freddie March Spirit of Aviation exhibition at Revival for a photo shoot with the star attraction - Pussy Galore’s helicopter in celebration of the 50th anniversary of what is perhaps the definitive Bond film ‘Goldfinger’.

Vivien Sheriff expressed said: “We’ve had many vintage moments showcasing our hats with iconic aircraft as well as with exceptional classic cars. The racing and pageantry…

Vivien Sheriff: The Milliner Redefining Modern Elegance

In a fashion landscape increasingly driven by individuality, British milliner Vivien Sheriff stands apart for her ability to transform headwear into a powerful expression of personal style. Working from her studio in the Wiltshire countryside, Sheriff has built a reputation for handcrafted designs that balance heritage craftsmanship with contemporary relevance, pieces that feel as at home on the pages of a fashion magazine as they do at the world’s most prestigious events.

Sheriff’s journey into millinery began with a deep fascination for historic textiles. Originally trading rare antique fabrics sourced from across the globe, she developed an instinctive understanding of material, structure, and fashion history. That foundation now informs every design, resulting in hats that feel intentional, expressive, and unmistakably refined.

Her work spans sculptural statement headpieces, elegant styles for the races, and versatile everyday designs, all united by meticulous craftsmanship and premium materials including silk, sinamay, straw, feathers, and fine wool felt. Each piece is handmade by a skilled team of artisans, ensuring that no two creations are ever quite the same.

That distinctive approach recently found its way onto television screens when Maura Higgins, a standout contestant on the reality competition show The Traitors, wore a Sheriff beret…