Milliner Waltraud Reiner

From Austria, via London to Australia. Since her Graduation from Fashion School in Austria in 1976, Milliner Waltraud Reiner has made her name in millinery and fashion and has followed her passion for hats.

She lived in London and trained under Royal Milliner, Rose Cory, who she regards very highly. After migrating to Melbourne, Waltraud opened her Made to Measure Studio "By Appointment Only."

Waltraud is a senior lecturer at Kangan Batman TAFE - Melbourne, is a writer for the 'Fibre Forum Magazine' and instigator of Hatweek and Hat Extravaganza. She was also part of the curriculum development for the 4 year Millinery Certificate course in Australia. Waltraud was the founder of the Melbourne School of Millinery.

Besides Solo Exhibitions in Australia, Waltraud exhibits and travels as a lecturer regularly to USA, UK, Europe and Scandanavia.

See also: Why do I do what I do?