Thoroughly modern millinery
AP Special Features surveys spring hats from New York milliners and retailers. Designers emphasize romantic, vintage touches with modern, minimal shapes. Hats range from light white bonnets to simple untrimmed pieces, priced from about 18 to 346 dollars, favoring naturals and pastels with bold brights for spring events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francine Parnes
Casey Bush
Millinery Information Bureau
New York
Patricia Underwood
Underwood
Jane Austen
Neiman Marcus
Nordstrom
Saks Fifth Avenue
Shaub
Barneys
Los Angeles
Henri Bendel
Infinity
Boca Raton
Fla
Eric Javits
Hats Through the Ages Endear Women to Fashion
In Frederick, women cherish hats as style essentials from church to street. Gerontologists note hats once dictated attire, with 1900s laws, 1920s eloche alikes, and mid century glam. Hat enthusiasts share heirloom pieces, daily wear, and a sense of personal statement in public life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Mack
Frederick
Frances Kennett
Marlene Dietrich
Gloria Swanson
Ms Kennett
Jacqueline Ken
Miss Mack
Elaine Jacobs
Rover View
Mame
Samme
Therm
Flame
Libena
Zoe Wilson
Wilson
Tracor
Thea
Alread
Wasor
Catterton
Wison
Amber
Chan
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Lisa Shaub
Schaub
Neunan Marcus
Foley's
Houston
Linda Brinkman
Betmar
Foiey
Roberta Ross
Shauna Stein
Aong
Ite Enenes
LA Mliners
Aula Hopkins
Tsabella Fiore
Diane Yingling
Fredenck
Bil Green
Helen Mock
Hendrickson’s
Timothy Jacobsen
Timothy Jacob
Pim
Kelly Hahn
By Skip Lawrence
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