Kimberly has studied extensively at The Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. Her studies ranged from textile surface, handbag construction and received a certificate degree in millinery.

Kimberly’s goal in life is to educate the general public to appreciate millinery as an art form. 

When exhibiting her artwork, she is always enthusiastic to inform people about the old techniques that were taught to her by world-renowned milliner, Ann Albrizio. 

Kimberly’s unique style is reflected by her love for the old, incorporating the new inspired by the “city”. Her talent for painting and flair for design is her key to newness. Her sense of color and mixing and matching fabrication techniques adds a new twist to her art. 

Her passion is her love of millinery.

Kimberly D’Auria

Milliner, Educator, Activist

Woman wearing a fancy hat with floral decorations, standing in front of a window with blinds and a matching hat on a display stand.
Woman standing behind a display table at a craft fair, with jewelry and crafts. A banner behind her reads "D'Auria Designs" with a subtitle "Kid's Art, Jewelry, & D'Auria Artist."
A creatively decorated black and white cake with black and white striped and polka dot elements, topped with black and white curly decorations and cake wires.
Logo of Milliners Guild with red square containing white stylized initials and black text of the guild's name
Two women wearing colorful, elaborate hats and glasses, smiling indoors.