BESPOKE 1:1
WORKSHOP EXPERIENCE
Where together, we create a hat that tells your story in style.
Finding a hat that perfectly fits, feels comfortable all day, and truly reflects
your personality can feel impossible. Many hats fail to capture your unique story, leaving you with a generic accessory that doesn’t feel like your own. At Bar M, we believe your hat should be as unique as your life story.
That’s why Millie, the founder of Bar M, invites you to a
luxury 1:1 bespoke workshop session.
Together, we’ll craft a hat that embodies your journey, incorporating materials, colours, and accents that reflect your passions, memories, and dreams.
The result?
A one-of-a-kind masterpiece that’s stylish, functional,
and uniquely you.
Perfect For Making a Statement Wherever You Go
Walk away with a custom, handcrafted hat that fits flawlessly and reflects your unique story.
This is more than just a hat - it's a wearable piece of art that combines timeless style, ultimate comfort and your personal journey.
The Bar M Difference in a Custom Workshop Session​
Hands-On Craftsmanship: Collaborate directly with Millie, founder and designer, to craft a hat tailored to your story.
Premium Materials: Choose from high-quality materials that ensure comfort, durability, and timeless style.
Immersive Experience: Enjoy a creative and personalised process that lets you see, feel, and shape your hat every step of the way.
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From the perfect fit to the thoughtful details, every hat we create is as unique as the person who wears it.
The Process
Reserve Your Spot:
Discuss timing and details to secure your group workshop booking by using the form below.
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Get Fitted:
We’ll send each participant a Hat Measuring Kit.
Use the measuring kit to ensure the perfect fit, and return the sizing details to us.
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Finalise Your Order:
Choose your hat colour each.
Once the hat sizes and colours are confirmed, we’ll invoice you for the full group payment.
When the invoice is paid in full, your hats will be ordered and prepared for the workshop session.
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Book Your Bespoke Workshop
During the workshop, we’ll design and customise your hats together, incorporating your vision and story.
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Walk Away With Your Custom Masterpiece
Your custom hats will be completed and ready to take home the same day, reflecting the unique journey you've created together.
“Was such a pleasure to come over and have the hat I’ve been looking for for years made for me. Thanks Millie, so impressed with your professional and friendly manner, and how you listened and interpreted my life story into my hat.
You are an artist!”
~ Nicky
"What an experience, I loved it 💚. I started this workshop with Millie with a hat in mind, had my own fabric and adornments at the ready. But through this delightful 'slow' process - and I mean slow in the way of peaceful, relaxing, returning to an old time tradition, with some of Millie's tunes playing, I ended up with a completely different hat. This happened through Millie's guidance of showing me options eg what fabrics suited my eyes, what showed in my face when I looked really comfortable. Millie has a great eye and she really loves this process, and this comes through in the creating of an individual hat for a customer.
I LOVE my hat and I throughly recommend this experience!"
What's Included at The Workshop
Every Bar M workshop is an immersive experience where craftsmanship meets artistry. Each hat is expertly hand-shaped by Millie to your exact specifications, ensuring it reflects your personality and lifestyle. From crown height to brim style, every element is tailored with precision.
The creative process is a true collaboration—Millie guides you through each step, blending your personal style with professional expertise. Real-time adjustments guarantee a flawless fit, enhancing both comfort and confidence.
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Select from a range of premium trims and embellishments to create a hat as distinctive as you are. The level of personalisation and materials will vary depending on the package you choose.
Preparation is seamless: you'll receive a custom measuring kit to perfect the fit before your session. Choose your preferred colour in advance so your hat is ready to shape.
The workshop takes place in the breathtaking Gibbston Valley, where curated music and a relaxed atmosphere set the tone for an unforgettable experience.
1:1 STANDARD Workshop Session - Straw Hat
Embrace the elegance of a lightweight straw hat, hand-shaped to perfection for sunny days and outdoor pursuits. This session combines practicality with style, offering a breathable and durable hat that’s crafted to your exact preferences.
$389
1:1 SIGNATURE Workshop Session - Wool Hat
Experience the refined elegance of a premium wool fedora, crafted from natural fibres for breathability and timeless style. Hand-shaped by Millie to your exact preferences, this hat balances sophistication with practicality—perfect for elevating any outfit or taking on the elements in style.
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Enjoy a relaxed, creative atmosphere with a complimentary drink and platter as you refine your design. Customise every detail, from crown to brim, with the option to add branded initials and select from luxury trims. A personalised and elevated experience that blends artistry with western tradition.
$489
1:1 LUXURY Workshop Session - Beaver Blend Hat
Step into the height of luxury with a bespoke rabbit and beaver felt hat, crafted from the finest 10% beaver and 90% rabbit fur blend. Renowned for its velvety texture, water resistance, and durability, this hat is a true masterpiece, shaped by Millie to your exact specifications.
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Relax with a complimentary drink and cheese platter as you design your hat in the stunning Gibbston Valley workshop, surrounded by sweeping mountain views.
Select from premium trims and embellishments, add initials or custom branding, and refine the fit in real time with Millie for a flawless finish. Every element is tailored to reflect your personal style—this is luxury without compromise.
$899
Gift Vouchers
Give the Gift of New Zealand Craftsmanship.
Bar M gift vouchers can be used for or towards a workshop session. Minimum $50 and must be used within 12 months.
Get Inspired
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