Profile

Biography

Sally-Ann Provan is a Scottish milliner with links in Edinburgh and London, specialising in bespoke modern millinery and accessories with an emphasis on detail and form. She showed her Autumn/Winter 2010/11 collection in her catwalk show and exhibition at London Fashion Week in February 2010, and will be showing two headpieces at 'Dressed To Kilt' in New York in April 2010.

Pieces can be commissioned for occasion wear, bridal, the races, theatre, television and film, opera and music, and are made individually to order. She has a far reaching reputation for distinctive design, with a private client base stretching across the UK, Europe and beyond.

Her extensive portfolio of private clients ranges from Ascot race-goers, to special occasion wear including bridal. Performance clients include the BBC's Bafta nominated fantasy 'Gormenghast' and their 2008 production of 'The 39 Steps', and Scottish Opera with whom she has worked on the critically acclaimed 'La Traviata' and several other productions including 'Falstaff' and 'Manon'.

She has an honours degree in jewellery, and undertook both couture and theatrical millinery training in London. She worked with Angels on the Robert de Niro film 'The Good Shepherd' and also with the Royal Opera House, London. When not creating new pieces, Sally teaches Fashion Design and Accessories at Edinburgh College of Art.

Bespoke

Sally consults closely with her clients to create a unique piece of headwear to suit any occasion. Headwear can be colour matched and customers can order through her online boutique, and also by email or phone.

Bridal - from vintage inspired elegance, to drama and decadence, Sally will create an elegant and flattering headpiece or hat for your special day to express your personality and individuality.

Theatre / Performance / Advertising - whether you require headwear for a whole cast of performers, or simply one or two stunning pieces for your principals, Sally is happy to work with you in delivering your vision. Pieces can be made for film, television, music, theatre, dance, events or advertising.

Collections

Sally also produces a capsule collection of hats and accessories for each season. She is happy collaborating on projects with other designers, and retailers can now also commission an exclusive collection of their own. Selected hats are now available to buy directly from our online boutique. If you see a hat on the website that you wish to purchase but it isn't in the boutique please contact Sally.

Awards and Memberships

Sally is a member of Design-Nation and craftscotland.

She was awarded a Scottish Arts Council Award for Creative Development in 2004, and a Scottish Arts Council Personal Development Award in 1997. Sally was supported by the Scottish Arts Council to exhibit her work at Origin, The London Craft Fair in October 2008.