Press, Media & Awards

Highlights from our work across fashion, heritage crafts and creative collaborations, as featured in the media.

BBC Radio Sussex

Lunchtime interview on BBC Radio Sussex, talking about women in business, entrepreneurship and building a heritage-led brand.
Sarah Gorrell BBC lunchtime interview with hat maker and milliner Isabella Josie
Isabella Josie on BBC Radio Sussex Lunchtime interview Women in Business

Goodwood Revival

We were delighted to deliver a vintage hat restoration workshop alongside Dominic Chinea of The Repair Shop in the Revive & Thrive Village at Goodwood Revival, celebrating sustainable craft and traditional skills.
Isabella Josie being interviewed for national press by The_Hat_Magazine at Goodwood Revival
Isabella Josie delivering hat restoration workshop at Goodwood Revival with Dominic Chinea at Revive and Thrive

Editorial Articles

We have had the pleasure of writing a wide variety of editorial articles on hats, fashion, heritage craft and women in business. Images: Editorial feature for Sussex Life Magazine.
Sussex_Life_Magazine_hats off by Isabella Josie
Sussex_Life_Magazine_Isabella Josie article
Sussex_Life_Magazine_hats off by Isabella Josie

National Press

Our hats have been captured on camera in the national press on various occasions. For example, Izzy Richmond, was photographed in our hat on Ladies’ Day at Royal Ascot and featured in HELLO!, and OK! Magazine and wider national press.
Hello! Magazine image featuring Royal Ascot Ladies Day hat by Isabella Josie, Sussex Milliner

TV, Film & Fashion Collaborations

We’re always excited to collaborate on creative projects, from London Fashion Week to TV, film and music video work. Our statement boater, for example, featured in Sam Smith’s “I Just Want to Have Fun” music video.
White Boater Hat as seen in Sam Smith Video. Hat by Isabella Josie
White Boater Hat as seen in Sam Smith Video. Hat by Isabella Josie

Awards

Heritage Craft Award

Recognised for our commitment to traditional hat-making skills with a bursary from national charity Heritage Crafts, supporting further development of men’s hat-making techniques.
Isabella Josie winner of Heritage Craft Award Bursary for Mens hat making

Muddy Stilettos

Winner – Best Women’s Style Award (Sussex)

Muddy Stilettos Independent Business Awards, 2025.
Isabella Josie Muddy_Stilettos_winner

Arun Business Awards

Winner – New Business of the Year

Arun Business Partnership Awards, 2023.
Isabella Josie wins Arun Business Partnership Award

Press Enquiries

We’d love to hear from you.
For interviews, expert comment, editorial features or creative collaborations, please get in touch.