Paris Kyne

When it comes to millinery, Paris Kyne is undoubtedly one of the Australian industry’s finest talents. Having launched his career over 24 years ago, Kyne has come a long way; his most recent successes include an exhibition of 60 pieces at the Kentucky Derby 133 Festival in May 2007 and another American exhibition in 2009.

Kyne always knew he wanted to work in an industry where he could use his creative ability. He looked into visual merchandising then hairdressing before he eventually fell into millinery, starting in mass production. Having trained in Australia and London, Kyne’s career highlights to date have included being inducted into the City of Stonnington’s Fashion Hall of Fame in 2008 and working with Paris Hilton when she attended the 2003 Melbourne Cup Carnival. Her stylist rang and asked him for a white hat which he whipped up overnight. Her look and presence at the Carnival caused a media frenzy!

Each year he travels to the seven corners of the globe to find new and unusual materials and techniques to use in his work. These trips also provide endless inspiration for millinery applications. Other clients of Kyne’s have included Tara Moss, Molly Meldrum, Paris Hilton, Marcia Hines, Diane Masters, Anna Mott and various female cast members of Home and Away and Neighbours. His dream client is Grace Jones, who he declares is simply to die for.