Millinery

usgb/ˈmɪlɪneri/
noun

The business of making, selling, or designing women's hats.

Harriet opened her own millinery shop downtown where she designed ladies' hats.
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Often appears as...

  • millinery shop
  • millinery business
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Women's Business

Millinery refers specifically to women’s hats, not men’s hats or unisex styles.

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He admired the beautiful millinery on display, but the store didn't sell men's hats.
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Expertise Implied

When discussing millinery, it implies expertise in fashion and hat design rather than a simple retail job.

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After studying fashion design, she specialized in millinery.
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Special Occasions

Millinery items are often associated with special events, such as weddings or horse races.

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She visited the millinery to find the perfect hat for the royal wedding.
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