Martha Lynn is an Irish milliner known for her sculptural, modern approach to hat design. Her work sits at the intersection of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary form, often incorporating unexpected materials and pushing beyond the usual boundaries of millinery.

Creativity was part of her upbringing. She spent much of her childhood in her mother’s studio in Roscommon, which led her to study Fine Art, specialising in sculpture, at the Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology. After graduating, she worked as a 3D visual artist for a leading architectural and design firm, before returning to hands-on making to train under Irish milliner Aileen Keogan at the Grafton Academy of Dress Design.

She later moved to London to further refine her craft, undertaking internships with Philip Treacy and Stephen Jones. During this time, she contributed to pieces for fashion houses including Valentino and John Galliano, as well as bespoke designs for Lady Gaga.

Martha went on to establish her own studio in Dublin, building a reputation for bold, architectural headpieces with a distinctly modern edge. Now based in London, she creates both bespoke and ready-to-wear collections for race days, special occasions, and private clients internationally.

Her work has been showcased through collaborations and pop-ups with retailers including Harvey Nichols, Brown Thomas, Selfridges, and Fortnum & Mason. Most recently, she co-founded Chapeau!, a millinery pop-up in partnership with The Grosvenor Estate on Mount Street in Mayfair.

Martha’s designs have been featured in publications such as The New York Times, Vogue Italia, and Financial Times, and are regularly worn at race meetings and events around the world.

Her work remains rooted in craftsmanship but driven by form, structure, and a belief that a hat should feel as powerful as it looks.

This year, you can find Martha’s hats as part of Chapeau! showcases in Fortnum & Mason and Chapeau! at Ham Yard.