By: Shelby Parrott The leaves are changing, the pumpkin spice coffee is being poured, and the Halloween decoration are being put up. Which can only mean one thing…it’s Fall! Autumn is my favorite season. Everything just feels so cozy and the weather is just the right amount of cool before the true cold of winter…
Never in a million years would I have thought I would be writing about a Kentucky Derby in September! But the world is full of surprises and things like our present situation force us to think outside the hatbox! 🙂 The Kentucky Derby this year will be run on September 5th, which is Labor…
Vintage clothes are always the best and hats are no exception! Here is some historical context behind these incredible vintage pieces! This small round cream colored hat is covered in tiny white flowers with flex of yellow-green and purple. This style of hat was called the “pork pie” (or also boater). The style was popular…
Introducing Polly Singer Couture Hats’ new Summer 2020 Casual Hat Line. These hats are perfect for everyday wear during the Summer, but they can also be dressed up! There is nothing more classic than a straw hat for the Summertime, and Polly Singer has designed a whole new line to provide her clients with the…
On today’s blog post, we highlight Johane of Luxury Afternoon Tea UK in London. Polly Singer Couture Hats is so proud to announce a new and exciting partnership with Luxury Afternoon Tea UK. Johane gave us a little bit of insight into the elegant world of afternoon tea. Johane, also known as…
This year, 2020, is the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment which gave women the right to vote. Passed in 1920, the 19th Amendment prohibited the states and the federal government from denying individuals the right to vote on the basis of gender. In light of this monumental anniversary, Polly Singer has designed numerous hats…
Sustainability is the new buzzword. Everywhere I turn, I read about sustainable practices in business, fashion, etc. I am proud to announce that Polly Singer Couture Hats has always used ethical practices in our business dealings. Lessening the environment impact where we can has long been our goal. Other ethical practices include: Fabrics – We…
Last December, I had an early Christmas present. I found out that my hats would be featured at the Milliner’s Corner at the lovely and historic Keeneland Race Track! My mind then started racing, turning over ideas for my Keeneland Collection, which consists of 45 hats and fascinators. Many are one of a kind designs…
I love Fall and Winter too. I do realize that sounds strange, given the fact that the Spring and Summer are thought to be the more popular times for wearing a hat. However having lived in Manhattan for 13 years and enduring cold winds on those streets, I can tell you that hats kept me…
Most people think that the major horse races occur in the spring and summer. However the Breeder’s Cup is the biggest weekend in horse racing, second only to the Kentucky Derby. If I was attending Breeder’s Cup, here are a few selections that I might consider. Visit our Breeder’s Cup page. Etro Metallic Floral Zigzag Dress…