Milliner Jill Courtemanche lives and works in sunny southern, California. A graduate of New York City's prestigious Fashion Institute of Technology she worked for a decade alongside master artisans in New York and Europe before opening her namesake atelier in 2006.

Jill brings a modern and feminine approach to her hats while incorporating traditional techniques and craftsmanship. Many of her pieces are created using vintage materials combined with modern fabrics, and many styles are produced in limited, exclusive quantities.

Jill also teaches popular hat-making courses, for both beginner and more advanced students, which are attended by millinery enthusiasts from around the world.