About

Awon Golding is a London-based milliner celebrated for vibrant, innovative hats and headpieces that are worn and loved worldwide. Born and raised in Hong Kong, with English-Indian heritage, her identity is shaped by a rich blend of cultures — and that spirit of diversity runs through everything she makes, bringing a bold, multicultural perspective to one of fashion's oldest and most treasured crafts.

Trained through traditional apprenticeships and holding a Distinction in Millinery from Kensington and Chelsea College, Awon is deeply committed to preserving the time-honoured techniques at the heart of the milliner's art — while pushing them boldly forward. As Head Millinery Designer at Lock & Co. Hatters, the world's oldest hat shop, she bridges centuries of British heritage with a fresh contemporary vision. Her ongoing collaboration with haute couturier Robert Wun further cements her place at the very forefront of the craft.

Awon's creations have been worn by Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, Dita Von Teese, Kylie Minogue, and Lady Gaga. Her work has appeared at London Fashion Week and on BBC Two's Handmade in Britain, reflecting her commitment to keeping the craft of millinery alive, visible, and celebrated.

Her collections span hand-made special occasion, luxury bridal, and bespoke commissions — each piece a fusion of artisanal skill, wit, and individuality.

In 2018, Awon founded the Haute Dogs Calendar — an annual charity project born from her twin passions for millinery and animal welfare. Rescue dogs are photographed wearing bespoke couture hats, raising funds for the rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming of dogs in need worldwide. Since its inception, the project has raised over £140,000 and grown into a cherished part of the Awon Golding world.

“Thank you for the killer hat Awon Golding. Nothing like a great hat to top off the day. I feel like Isabella Blow." - Lady Gaga