Miss Donna Hartley studied millinery at Batley College of Fashion and Design, while honing her technical skills with bridal couturier Beverly Summers. London society milliners, Herald and Heart subsequently headhunted her. There, Miss Donna supervised a busy team of hatters making collections for all the leading stores such as Harrods, Henri Bendels, Selfridges, and Saks 5th Avenue

Now based in Spain, Miss Donna’s bold and well-constructed designs have exhibited at Museo de Chapelaria in Portugal. Donna’s hat “Lanza” won overall best hat in show and the best hat for the Hat Magazine at Estivales de Caussade France 2019. Her collections are placed in independent stores and boutiques around the world.

She is a teacher and has developed educative courses on couture millinery. Miss Donna teaches 5-day courses in Casillonnes, South West France.