What we do
A specialist hat shop stocking a comprehensive range of everyday and special
occasion headwear for ladies and a wide selection of Panama hats for men.
We carry a prêt a porter range of special occasion hats which includes
original designs from studio milliners in Australia and Europe and also provide
a made-to-measure service for clients who are looking for an individually
designed hat to go with a particular outfit.
The Essential Hat is renowned for creating and providing award winning hats
for the Melbourne Spring Racing
Carnival, and in particular, the
Melbourne Cup.
We are recognised as one of the best millinery shops in Melbourne and
Australia.