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Old 04-30-2011, 04:15 PM
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http://www.philiptreacy.co.uk/
PT made a huge number of the hats that were worn at the wedding. He's like the Christian Louboutin of hats.

Check out the gallery for some fabulously outrageous creations.

And don't forget the British LOVE to show off hats at the Ascot races:
http://www.google.com/search?q=ascot...w=1254&bih=602
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Old 04-30-2011, 04:24 PM
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I wore a hat that I beaded and veiled in my wedding in '84. Kept it on with bobby pins and combs and loved it!!!
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Old 04-30-2011, 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by MTS
Combs.

And the whole idea is to fascinate, hence the name "Fascinators." ;-)

And I don't think they upstaged the wedding party at all.

Kate has worn numerous Fascinators.

Plus hats have a totally different rep in the UK than here in the US.
I stand corrected by you and many others. I'm just glad I wasn't sitting behind one of them. I'll have to google "fascinators".
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Old 04-30-2011, 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Grambi
I stand corrected by you and many others. I'm just glad I wasn't sitting behind one of them. I'll have to google "fascinators".
I read a funny quote the other day. I can't find the link now - it was a blog(?) linked to a UK paper.

To paraphrase:
You're right to fabulous fashion only exists as far your neighbor's line of vision.

I thought it was hysterical.
So if you're going to a play, leave it at home ;-)
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Old 04-30-2011, 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by MTS
http://www.philiptreacy.co.uk/
PT made a huge number of the hats that were worn at the wedding. He's like the Christian Louboutin of hats.

Check out the gallery for some fabulously outrageous creations.

And don't forget the British LOVE to show off hats at the Ascot races:
http://www.google.com/search?q=ascot...w=1254&bih=602
Thanks for the links. Fascinators, huh? Well it is fascinating. I just have to channel my old Granny and say--"if everyone else were jumping of a cliff, would you do it too?" :):)
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Old 04-30-2011, 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Grambi
Thanks for the links. Fascinators, huh? Well it is fascinating. I just have to channel my old Granny and say--"if everyone else were jumping of a cliff, would you do it too?" :):)
Hmmm, perhaps not in Spring Branch. ;-)
And Arkansas is definitely out of the question, as we've been warned (amusingly) upthread. ;-)

Walking down 7th Avenue in NYC, however, you can get away with a LOT. Very few people would even notice. ;-)
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Old 04-30-2011, 05:31 PM
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I too love hats and don't know why the women in our country don't wear them anymore. True there was a time when Catholic and Episcopal women had to wear them to church but when I watch old movies I see that women often wore them during the week, even to work. Getting back to the hats at the wedding yes there were some silly ones but for the most part the hats were lovely.
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Old 04-30-2011, 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by jskbloomers
When I was growing up, we were required to cover our heads in church (Episcopal). I had the cutest hats and elaborate veils. Duel purpose-It was for respect and you really couldn't have a bad hair day when it was covered. I miss those hat days as my hair gets thinner................
We did too (Catholic) If we forgot ours the nuns would make us put pin a tissue on our heads. What a funny memory of elementary school lol :D:D

But I do think hats are wonderful. We've really gotten away from it in America. I think hats are elegant!!!
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Old 04-30-2011, 05:57 PM
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Hats are an art form in England. I think they are fascinating. I stick to a fedora, ball cap and sun hat. But I love seeing what they wear in England and look at them as an art form not just a hat.
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Hats bring 2 things to mind
The Joe Cocker song "You can leave your hat on"
and The Kentucky Derby
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