“My only hesitation in purchasing a hat long distance from you is that I have no idea what basic style would look good on me. This is a bit of a leap of faith. “ A Canadian Customer She’s so right, choosing a hat without trying it on is a bit of a leap…
DetailsCarousel When ladies are selecting a hat, I’m often asked “Should I buy the dress first or the hat?” There is no right or wrong way, but here are the pros and cons of both. Picking a Hat First: Pros: This options enables you to pick the hat of your dreams and gives you more…
DetailsI have been wanting to do a different hat style for awhile. Something fresh, easy to wear that does not give one the dreaded “hat hair”. Last fall, I was working on a hat that was made from sinamay (a sheer, natural hat material). I had it on the block and shot a few photos.…
DetailsOne of the surprises that I came across in my business was that ladies purchase hats for Mardi Gras events. In Mobile, this is a big event on the social calendar. Being from Kentucky, I knew very little about Mardi Gras. Apparently, Mobile’s Mardi Gras celebrations started in 1703 and is the oldest carnival…
DetailsOne of the things that I love about my job is that I get to work with clients on one-of-a-kind projects. I rarely do wholesale because I require the creative aspect of custom design. About 25% of my sales are from custom orders. The bridal headpiece pictured is one such design. The bride wore a…
DetailsA celebration of the traditional French festival of hat-makers and their patron saint, Catherine of Alexandria is held on the 25th of November. It has been observed since the 14th century in France, as the day for celebration by single young women, under 25 years old. The day has been revived by Fashion Houses and…
DetailsI have been getting the question “Do ladies actually wear hats to the Breeder’s Cup?” Some ladies do, others do not. However, over the years, I have seen more ladies wear hats. Depending on where Breeder’s Cup is held, the weather is cold or warm, determines the style of hat. In California, a heavier felt…
DetailsCalifornians have their own Derby Day fashion event of sorts – Del Mar Race Track’s Opening Day on July 21st. Del Mar is located in north San Diego. The hats seen on opening day at Del Mar are legendary. Over the years, I have designed many hats for Opening Day. Below is a sampling of…
DetailsProbably my favorite fashion movie clip of all time is the Ascot Gavotte scene from “My Fair Lady”. It’s utterly gorgeous in its simplicity. The starkness of black and white make the clothing and hat designs stand out. In my opinion, there is nothing more classic than black and white. It remains my signature color…
DetailsWhen it comes to picking out a hat, the first step is to pick a silhouette that works well for your face shape, height, and the event you want to wear the hat. A hat for Ascot or the Kentucky Derby (or a black tie event) could be much larger than say a hat for…
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