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LoveToKnow: Children's Clothing
You'll find ideas for hats for your kids to take them through all the
seasons. Read articles about
winter hats,
girls' bucket hats and even learn more about the
French beret and how your child can combine this cute little cap
with outfits for a unique look. Check the channel often as new articles
about hats are added seasonally. |
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Lock & Co. Hatters
This hat company has been in existence since 1676. They offer hats for
both men and women. You'll want to take some time to read their advice
for
caring for hats and picking the right size hat. Then, spend some
time browsing through their various selections like Panama hats,
fedoras, riding hats and even tweed hats. |
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Finding Your Hat Size If this is your first time purchasing a
hat, or it has just been a while, finding the right size hat is vital. This
site offers detailed instructions for how to measure your head for the
perfect fit. It even offers some simple conversions such as 1/8 of an inch
being the same as 2/16 of an inch. You can also
shop
for fedoras and ladies' six way hats on this site. |
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Village Hat Shop
This site has such a large selection of hats that you should be able to
find one for just about any occasion you can imagine. If you have a
favorite hat brand, you can
shop by brand. You can also browse through the seasonal selections
to see what is new. One of the nice features of this site is the hat
blog, where you can learn more about hats in general. |
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A Brief History of Hats
Have you ever wondered when people first began to wear hats? Get a quick
historical view of the world of hats. The article runs through hats in the
1900s and talks about modern choices. You may also want to read articles on
the site like
Care and Repair of Hats and read specific details about
how different types of hats are manufactured.
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Pinkham Millinery
Dayna Pinkham is a high fashion milliner. You'll find some unique pieces in
her
collections like the flapper cloche. This is a remake of a 1920s era
hat, but has a modern trim that gives it a unique look that carries over to
today. The hat is easy to store or carry in a bag for those drizzly days
that aren't quite rainy enough for a waterproof hat. |
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Wikipedia: Hat Users add information about hats to this page, so
you should always double-check facts. However, most of the information is
right on target and you'll learn interesting tidbits about the history of
hats and even a few famous hat makers. You may also want to delve a bit
deeper and read about
baseball caps and
French berets. |
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Mike the Hatter
This site has some of the lowest prices you'll find on hats. The
selection is wide, too. You'll be able to choose from
hat styles such as derby's, western, barmah, fedora and even newsboy
caps. The hats can be ordered toll free from the US and Canada and the
site takes most major credit cards. |
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The
Hat Museum
The Hat Museum is located in Portland, Oregon. You'll find over 1,000
different hats on display at the museum. Get a really good feel for hats
from eras gone by. Learn some interesting hat facts, like where the term
"mad hatter" came from. You do need to make a reservation to visit the
museum. Reservations can be made by phoning or e-mailing. |
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MensHats.com
This site carries men's hats exclusively, so they have a nice selection
from which to choose. If you aren't quite sure what hat you want, you
could always browse through the
best sellers and see if any of those appeal to you. You'll find
styles like aviator caps, ball caps, cadet caps, cowboy hats and even
Greek fisherman hats. |
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Hat Life
Learn all about the headwear fashion industry. Subscribe to
newsletters about topics like what hats fashion designers are releasing
and new discoveries in millinery. Hat Life also hands out the Hatty Awards.
These are awards that are given to hat designers that Hat Life feels have
created unique hats or made strides in the industry. |
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Lids
If you love baseball caps, then you'll appreciate this store devoted
solely to this style of hat. You can shop the online store, but Lids is
also in malls around the country now. The associates will help you find
the right size cap for your head. You may also want to spend some time
reading the
blog to learn about caps coming out soon. |
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The Headwear Association
The purpose of this organization is to promote hats and encourage people to
wear them for the benefits of sun protection as well as for good fashion.
They promote hats all around the world. The organization is over 100 years
old. Get news about what's
hot in hats and view celebrities wearing hats to various events,
including the Kentucky Derby. |
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Hats in the Belfry
You'll find hats on the cutting edge of fashion at this site. One unique
feature of the site that can help you discover new milliners is the designer
spotlight where a hat designer is featured. You'll also want to check out
the
Looks We Love page to discover high fashion looks for him and for her. |
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How to Make a Hat
If you adore hats, then you may want to make one of your own. Who knows,
you might even turn it into a profession. This site lists specific
instructions for how to make different types of hats. Learn basic
techniques to teach kids like making paper sailor hats, but also pick up
tidbits that will help you make a beer hat or a duct tape hat. |
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Rand's
Custom Hats
Can't find exactly what you want, but know you want that western look?
Rand's offers custom hats that might meet your needs. You can learn more
about the history of hats. You'll also want to check out the
Cowboy Hat Book, since cowboy hats are the main focus of this site.
Rand's also offers hat cleaning and restoration services. |
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Fashion History of Hats
Learn the history of hats, including why we wear hats. Get details of hats
from different eras and find out which hat styles are making a comeback.
You'll also find pictures of hats from different time periods. For example,
check out the cloche hats from the
1920s. If you are interested in royalty, you might also want to check
out the article about
hats of the queen. |
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Judith M.
Hats and Millinery Supplies
Thinking about trying your hand at making hats? This site offers supplies
for milliners. You'll also want to check out the information on workshops
and classes that teach you the ins and outs of making hats. You can view
past newsletters on the site and sign up to receive free copies of Judith M.
Hats newsletter. |
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Hat Etiquette for Men
It can be hard to know the proper manners when it comes to hats. When do you
take off a hat or cap? Is it ever appropriate to leave one on indoors?
Should you tip your hat to a lady? Ask Andy offers all types of advice for
men on fashion topics. You'll also get answers to questions like how to
match your colors perfectly. |
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Mary Ann Koch Couture Hats
This designer specializes in beautiful hats for the Kentucky Derby and other
special events. On the
FAQs page, learn how long it will take for your order to be filled, how
Mary Ann Koch got started making hats and what hats work best with what face
shapes. This hat maker won the 2009 Hatty Award for her designs. |
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