"Hamilton Hatter Hamilton Hatter (1856–1942) was an African American professor at Storer College, inventor and first president of Bluefield State College (originally Bluefield Colored Institute) in Bluefield, West Virginia from 1895 to 1906. Hatter was born during slavery in 1856 in what is now Charles Town, West Virginia, but was then in Jefferson County, Virginia. In order to pay for his education, he worked as a builder, mechanic, and a sawmill manager. Hatter graduated from Storer College in 1878. He then moved to Maine to attend two Free Will Baptist schools connected to Storer. He first attended Nichols Latin School"
"looking out from among foliage and feathers, to the point where some people were reported to breed kittens for the millinery trade. This is a partial list of people who have had a significant influence on hatmaking and millinery. Hatmaking Hatmaking or millinery is the design, manufacture and sale of hats and head-wear. A person engaged in this trade is called a milliner or hatter. Millinery is sold to women, men and children, though some definitions limit the term to women's hats. Historically, milliners, typically female shopkeepers, produced or imported an inventory of garments for men, women, and children, and"
"Huckster The term huckster describes a person who sells something or serves biased interests, using pushy or showy tactics. Historically, the term ""huckster"" was applied to any type of vendor or reseller, but over time it has assumed distinctive pejorative connotations. The original meaning of huckster is a person who sells small articles, either door-to-door or from a stall or small store, like a peddler or hawker. The term probably derives from the Middle English ""hucc"" meaning to haggle. The word was in use circa 1200 (as ""huccsteress""). During the medieval period, the word assumed the feminine word ending ""ster"""
"a piece designed by the Irish milliner Philip Treacy. The unusual shape and colour caused quite a media stir and went on to become an internet phenomenon with its own Facebook page. Princess Beatrice used the publicity to auction it off on eBay, where it garnered 99,000 euros for charity. In 2012 Royal Ascot announced that women will have to wear hats, not fascinators, as part of a tightening of the dress code in Royal Ascot's Royal Enclosure. In previous years female racegoers were simply advised that ""many ladies wear hats."" The term hatinator, which emerged in the early 2010s,"
"Tailor A tailor is a person who makes, repairs, or alters clothing professionally, especially suits and men's clothing. Although the term dates to the thirteenth century, ""tailor"" took on its modern sense in the late eighteenth century, and now refers to makers of men's and women's suits, coats, trousers, and similar garments, usually of wool, linen, or silk. The term refers to a set of specific hand and machine sewing and pressing techniques that are unique to the construction of traditional jackets. Retailers of tailored suits often take their services internationally, traveling to various cities, allowing the client to be"
"Haberdasher A haberdasher is a person who sells small articles for sewing, such as buttons, ribbons and zippers (in the United Kingdom), or a men's outfitter, often providing one of custom bespoke orders of various requirements. (American English). The sewing articles are called haberdashery, or ""notions"" (American English). The word appears in Chaucer's ""Canterbury Tales"". Haberdashers were initially peddlers, thus sellers of small items such as needles and buttons. The word is not thought to have connection with an Old Norse word akin to the Icelandic , which means ""peddlers' wares"" or the sack in which the peddler carried them."
"Tam cap The tam was a millinery design for women based on the tam o' shanter military cap and the beret. Sometimes it was also known as a tam cap or the traditional term tam o'shanter might also be used. It became popular in the early 1920s, when it followed the prevailing trends for closer-fitting hats that suited shorter hairstyles and for borrowing from men's fashion; other traditional men's hats that rose to popularity in women's fashion during this period included the top hat and bowler. The tam was a draped design that came in a variety of shapes and"
"Company of Haberdashers in the City of London. Haberdasher A haberdasher is a person who sells small articles for sewing, such as buttons, ribbons and zippers (in the United Kingdom), or a men's outfitter, often providing one of custom bespoke orders of various requirements. (American English). The sewing articles are called haberdashery, or ""notions"" (American English). The word appears in Chaucer's ""Canterbury Tales"". Haberdashers were initially peddlers, thus sellers of small items such as needles and buttons. The word is not thought to have connection with an Old Norse word akin to the Icelandic , which means ""peddlers' wares"" or"
"primarily attractive young women, usually referred to simply as ""Hooter Girls"", whose revealing outfits and sex appeal are played up and are a primary component of the company's image. The company employs men and women as cooks, hosts (at some franchises), busboys, and managers. The menu includes hamburgers and other sandwiches, steaks, seafood entrees, appetizers, and the restaurant's specialty, chicken wings. Almost all Hooters restaurants hold alcoholic beverage licenses to sell beer and wine, and where local permits allow, a full liquor bar. Hooters T-shirts, sweatshirts, and various souvenirs and curios are also sold. In January 2011 Chanticleer Holdings LLC"
"Doll hat A doll hat (sometimes doll's hat) is a women's millinery design scaled down to suggest a hat that could be worn by a doll. It can be of any design and is generally worn at the front of the head. The hat is usually held in place with a band of fabric or elastic secured at the back of the head. The doll hat had periods of popularity in both the 18th and 19th centuries. This was an era of elaborate hairstyles and the hat was a decorative accessory rather than serving a practical function. Doll hats became"
"held in the Norton Simon Museum of Art, Pasadena, California. Vincent van Gogh made several woman portraits with poffers during his Nuenen period. Poffer The poffer, toer (Limburg dialect) or North Brabantian hat is a traditional female folk headdress of North Brabant, most famous of the Meierij of 's-Hertogenbosch and of northern Limburg, Netherlands. The poffer was worn only by married women. It was fashionable between the 1860s and the 1920s. In contrast to Zeeland and the more northern parts of the Netherlands, in North Brabant and Limburg there was never any distinctive folkloric costume worn by either men or"
"at hand for the garment industry. ""Hat and women's wear manufacturers predicted today it would alleviate for a time at least, economic depression in their industries"". It was suggested that, for the first time in history, fashion designers were following the lead of milliners who had: ""made women wear the hats in defiance of the styles in frocks, with the result that the couturiers have had to fall quickly in line and rush through styles to go with the hats"". In Australia, the hat was described as of ""postage-stamp size"" so that it revealed the back and sides of the"
"Poffer The poffer, toer (Limburg dialect) or North Brabantian hat is a traditional female folk headdress of North Brabant, most famous of the Meierij of 's-Hertogenbosch and of northern Limburg, Netherlands. The poffer was worn only by married women. It was fashionable between the 1860s and the 1920s. In contrast to Zeeland and the more northern parts of the Netherlands, in North Brabant and Limburg there was never any distinctive folkloric costume worn by either men or women, making the poffer the only folkloric garment in this part of the Netherlands. The word ""poffer"" is derived from ""poffen"", the puffing"
"Half hat A half hat (also sometimes half-hat) is a millinery design in which the hat covers part of the head. Generally, the design is close-fitting, in the manner of the cloche, and frames the head, usually stopping just above the ears. It may be similar to a halo hat in the way that it frames the face and can be worn straight or at an angle. The half-hat is said to have been created by the French-born and US-based milliner Lilly Daché, who won an award for the design in 1941. The half hat became popular in the post-war"
"Headgear Headgear, headwear or headdress is the name given to any element of clothing which is worn on one's head. Headgears serve a variety of purposes: Bonnets, as worn by women and girls, were hats worn outdoors which were secured by tying under the chin, and often which had some kind of peak or visor. Some styles of bonnets had peaks so large that they effectively prevented women from looking right or left without turning their heads. Bonnets worn by men and boys are generally distinguished from hats by being soft and having no brim—this usage is now rare (they"
"men and women and smart dress hats for gentlemen, as well as hats for the military and other uniformed professions. This shift fitted well with Swaine Adeney Brigg's own approach. As the United Kingdom Census 1901 makes clear, Herbert Johnson's profession then was that of ""Hatters' Shop Keeper"". The firm's line of business was to design and commission headgear from hatters in London and the hatting workshops of Luton and Stockport. The firm made a name for its silk-velvet top hats. These hats had a ""gossamer body"", in other words one with a lightweight shell of fine muslin or cambric"
"provide shade. Headgear Headgear, headwear or headdress is the name given to any element of clothing which is worn on one's head. Headgears serve a variety of purposes: Bonnets, as worn by women and girls, were hats worn outdoors which were secured by tying under the chin, and often which had some kind of peak or visor. Some styles of bonnets had peaks so large that they effectively prevented women from looking right or left without turning their heads. Bonnets worn by men and boys are generally distinguished from hats by being soft and having no brim—this usage is now"
"of human hair. Some new hat collections have been described as ""wearable sculpture."" Many pop stars, among them Lady Gaga, have commissioned hats as publicity stunts. One of the most famous London hatters is James Lock & Co. of St James's Street. The shop claims to be the oldest operating hat shop in the world. Another was Sharp & Davis of 6 Fish Street Hill. In the late 20th century, museums credited London-based David Shilling with reinventing hats worldwide. Notable Belgian hat designers are Elvis Pompilio and Fabienne Delvigne (Royal warrant of appointment holder), whose hats are worn by European"
"(BFOQ). For example, a manufacturer of men's clothing may lawfully advertise for male models. Hooters has argued a BFOQ defense, which applies when the ""essence of the business operation would be undermined if the business eliminated its discriminatory policy"". An older version of the Hooters Employee Handbook (prior to October 2006), published in The Smoking Gun reads: Customers can go to many places for wings and beer, but it is our Hooters Girls who make our concept unique. Hooters offers its customers the look of the ""All American Cheerleader, Surfer, Girl Next Door. Female employees are required to sign that"
"hats are unusual in that they carry a lifetime warranty against defects, and a three-year ""insurance policy"" for events such as loss, once the product is registered. Versions for women are available, and they are called the ""Ida Kromer"" or some variant of ""Petal Pusher."" Stormy Kromer cap The Stormy Kromer cap is a wool hat manufactured by Stormy Kromer Mercantile. The hat is popular in the Midwest region of the United States and with hunters and outdoorsmen. It is named for George ""Stormy"" Kromer (1876-1970), a semi-professional baseball player who later worked as a railroad engineer. Kromer lost many"
"Boater A boater (also straw boater, basher, skimmer, cady, katie, canotier, somer, sennit hat, or in Japan, can-can hat, suruken) is a kind of summer hat worn by men, regarded as somewhat formal, and particularly popular in the late 19th century and early 20th century. It is normally made of stiff sennit straw and has a stiff flat crown and brim, typically with a solid or striped grosgrain ribbon around the crown. Boaters were popular as summer headgear, especially for boating or sailing, hence the name. They were supposedly worn by FBI agents as a sort of unofficial uniform in"
"with the cloth for a garment. However a first hand in a costume studio is often an assistant to the draper. They are responsible for cutting the fabric with the patterns and assisting in costume fittings. Draper Draper was originally a term for a retailer or wholesaler of cloth that was mainly for clothing. A draper may additionally operate as a cloth merchant or a haberdasher. Drapers were an important trade guild during the medieval period, when the sellers of cloth operated out of draper's shops. However the original meaning of the term has now largely fallen out of use."
"were introduced – along with forward tilted miniature hats. Although American ""Vogue"" magazine warned its readers in 1941 that doll hat designs were: ""definitely not for the unselfconfident"", the design became very popular during the war years. While many versions of the doll hat replicated traditional straw hats in miniature, variations included scaled down witches' hats and Welsh hats. Doll hat A doll hat (sometimes doll's hat) is a women's millinery design scaled down to suggest a hat that could be worn by a doll. It can be of any design and is generally worn at the front of the"
"American Hatpin Society for collectors in the United States and The Hat Pin Society of Great Britain for collectors in the United Kingdom. Hatpin A hatpin is a decorative and functional pin for holding a hat to the head, usually by the hair. In Western culture, hatpins are almost solely used by women and are often worn in a pair. They are typically around 6–8 inches/15–20 cm in length, with the pinhead being the most decorated part. The hatpin was invented to hold wimples and veils in place, and was handmade. In Britain, demand eventually outgrew the number that could"
"Jennifer Ouellette (milliner) Jennifer Ouellette is a milliner based in New York City and Santiago de los Caballeros. She designs hats for both men and women, in addition to headbands and other hair accessories for the ""everyday modern girl."" Ouellette's headbands and hair accessories are distinctive in that traditional millinery techniques are used to ensure a comfortable and secure fit, like a well-designed hat. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Ouellette developed her appreciation for fashion and millinery at her mother's vintage clothing store where she was exposed to historic silhouettes and learned to breathe new life into classic lines. Her"
"(""hatmakare"") and milliners (""hattstofferare""), which had long been involved in a conflict as their trades was similar: the ""hatmakare"" made the hats themselves, but the ""hattstofferare"" provided the materials, manufactured the ornaments of the hats, and had the privilege of selling parts of hats. Margareta Dockvil played a big role in this conflict, when she complained to the National Board of Trade that the ""hattstofferare"" had impended her business by refusing to provide her with materials; she was granted dispensation to have her own workshop established to manufacture and apply ornaments to her hats and sell them, which was until"
"Eugénie hat A Eugénie hat (sometimes also eugenie hat, Empress Eugenie hat or empress hat) is a small women's hat that is usually worn tilted forwards over the face, or it may be angled low over one eye. Typically, it is made of velvet or felt, although a variety of materials may be used. The classic design also has a plume of feathers, although other trims may be used. It first became popular in the mid 19th century and was named after the French empress Eugénie de Montijo, a fashion trendsetter whose taste was much admired and copied. In the"
"Hatpin A hatpin is a decorative and functional pin for holding a hat to the head, usually by the hair. In Western culture, hatpins are almost solely used by women and are often worn in a pair. They are typically around 6–8 inches/15–20 cm in length, with the pinhead being the most decorated part. The hatpin was invented to hold wimples and veils in place, and was handmade. In Britain, demand eventually outgrew the number that could be supplied by hand-making, and they began to be imported from France. In 1832 a machine was invented in America which could mass-produce"
"Breton (hat) A Breton (or Bretonne) is a woman's hat with a round crown and a deep brim that is turned upwards all the way round, exposing the face. Sometimes the hat has a domed crown. Typically it is worn tilted to the back of the head. The style first appeared under this name in the 19th century and was generally made of lightweight and malleable material such as straw or felt. It is said to derive from the straw hats traditionally worn by Breton agricultural workers. It is not to be confused with the Breton cap, a fabric cap"
"in fashion among women. The boater is a fairly formal hat, equivalent in formality to the Homburg, and so is correctly worn either in its original setting with a blazer, or in the same situations as a Homburg, such as a smart lounge suit, or with black tie. John Jacob Astor IV was known for wearing such hats. Actors Harold Lloyd and Maurice Chevalier and the Italian engineer Stefano Zacchè were also famous for their trademark boater hats. Inexpensive foam or plastic skimmers are sometimes seen at political rallies in the United States. In the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand"
"Draper Draper was originally a term for a retailer or wholesaler of cloth that was mainly for clothing. A draper may additionally operate as a cloth merchant or a haberdasher. Drapers were an important trade guild during the medieval period, when the sellers of cloth operated out of draper's shops. However the original meaning of the term has now largely fallen out of use. In 1724, Jonathan Swift wrote a series of satirical pamphlets in the guise of a draper called the ""Drapier's Letters"". A number of notable people who have at one time or another worked as drapers include:"
"of Milan, where the best quality hats were made in the 18th century. Millinery was traditionally a woman's occupation, with the milliner not only creating hats and bonnets but also choosing lace, trimmings and accessories to complete an outfit. In the first half of the 19th century, women wore bonnets that gradually became larger, decorated with ribbons, flowers, feathers, and gauze trims. By the end of the century, many other styles were introduced, among them hats with wide brims and flat crowns, the flower pot and the toque. By the middle of the 1920s, when women began to cut their"
"Hat block A hat block, also known as a hat form or bashing block, is a wooden block carved into the shape of a hat by a craftsman known as a block shaper. It is used by hat makers or milliners as well as costume makers or hobbyists to produce a hat. Today there are only a handful of block shapers left. Recent years have seen a resurgence of hat wearing, and with it a corresponding need for new hatblocks as students of millinery hone their skills. Vintage hat blocks are desirable and sought after by enthusiasts. An advantage of"