Maggie O’Farrell’s red Bafta headpiece was made by Margaret O’Connor and costs €260 – Here’s what we know about the Irish designer

Hamnet author Maggie O’Farrell made a striking entrance at the 79th British Academy Film Awards on Sunday, February 22, wearing a sculptural quill headpiece and cape by Irish designer Margaret O’Connor

Maggie O’Farrell attends the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2026 at The Royal Festival Hall on February 22, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/BAFTA/Getty Images for BAFTA)

Hamnet author Maggie O’Farrell made a striking entrance at the 79th British Academy Film Awards on Sunday, February 22, wearing a sculptural quill headpiece and cape by Irish designer Margaret O’Connor – a dramatic look that showcased the Clare milliner’s work on a global stage.

O’Connor, who has trained under some of the most respected names in millinery, including Noel Stewart and Ireland’s own Philip Treacy, has long carved out a distinctive space within the fashion world.