Welcome to Truly Originals
Hats and Accessories

Truly Originals hats are designed and constructed for serious theatrical and reenactment use. Each hat is unique; made one at a time, using traditional millinery techniques by a true artisan. Truly Carmichael is an award-winning professional costumer and milliner who holds advanced degrees in garment construction and millinery.The hats available on these pages are inspired by the shapes found in Western European portraits, woodcuts, and extant hats from the late 16th Century.

Please peruse the Store for images of completed hats and accessories that are currently available for purchase.

The Techniques page contains a photo filled description of the materials and construction methods used to create Truly Originals hats. If you want to see how these are made - check it out.

The Gallery page contains images of Truly's past work, and of happy customers wearing their Truly hats. If you would like to be included on this page, let Truly know and send a great picture of yourself in your TrulyHat.

The Contact page gives information on contacting Truly with questions about On-the-Shelf items or custom orders, and information on shows/events that the hats will be attending.

The News/hatblog page contains a webblog of what Truly is working on or interested in hat-wise, etc.

The Links page contains liks to various hat related sites and sources.