About the Designer

Laura Hubka suspects she was a sculptor in a former life. Although her designs often begin on paper, it is not until her hands and materials converge that her creations begin to take on life.

Because she takes great pride in her craftsmanship, Laura trims each of her pieces with a delicate hand. To her, the work is all about color and texture. The contrast between a plush velour and a shiny buckle. The silhouettes are classic, even playful, but never fussy. The lines are clean and flattering to a woman’s face. The result is contemporary, wearable, and shamelessly feminine.

A native Chicagoan, Laura also studied Millinery in both her hometown and New York City. As a Millinery Instructor at Judith M Millinery Supply for over a decade, she has taught students from all over North America and made many friends along the way.

Currently, Laura has the great honor of showcasing her work at the iconic Drake Hotel in Chicago during Afternoon Tea. She presents her collection most Saturdays, and Fridays through Sunday between Thanksgiving and Christmas. She is humbled to be a part of such a historic Chicago experience.

As an award winning Milliner, her work has been featured in print, film and theater, and her creations have traveled to some of the most glamorous events in the world.

However, her most beloved creation to date was a collaboration with her husband and has a love of strawberries and music. Her name is Lucinda.