Karen Henriksen has built an international reputation for her singularly stylish interpretations of classic hat styles for women and men. She brings a milliner’s aesthetic and craftsmanship to everyday headwear, striking a carefully considered balance between elegance, innovation and practicality.
Her sculptural couture creations are similarly striking, combining traditional and vintage millinery materials and classic techniques with a fresh, contemporary aesthetic.
Karen has recently launched an exciting new range of work. Couture for the home, these diaphanous handmade lightshades are made using millinery materials and techniques. Just like a couture hat, each piece exudes elegance, charm and a quiet drama. When sleeping they are pieces of sculpture in their own right. When illuminated they provide a gentle ambience, or can create dramatic, kaleidoscopic contrasts.
Karen Henriksen
fashion and accessories

About
“Creative design, innovation and the craft of millinery are at the heart of every design, made to be loved everyday.”
Karen Henriksen
Services
- designing for industry
- commissions
Gallery
Handmade Sinamay Lightshade ‘Bloom’ – size small in natural/gold (one-off piece)
Organic Cotton Flat Cap: ‘Selby’ in stone with ivory
Organic Cotton Flat Cap: ‘Jake’ in charcoal with black
Organic Cotton Baker-Boy style Cap: ‘Max’ in light blue
Linen/Cotton Flat Cap: ‘Clive’ in grey
Organic Cotton Flat Cap: ‘Selby’ in black and white
Cotton Peaked Cap: ‘Harrison’ in crimson
Organic Cotton Peaked Cap with adjustable sizing: ‘Nina’ in pink
Organic Cotton Baker-Boy Style Cap: ‘Donna’ in light blue
Luxury Pari-sisal Straw Peaked Cap: ‘Petra’ in white