January 23, 2008

Hat Tricks

Louise Green Hats

Judging from Grammy’s sizable hat collection, you’d have thought that crazy broad was Queen Elizabeth back in the day.

Too bad you sold the lot for a quarter and a smile during Yard Sale ’96. (Damn the person who told you fashion wasn’t cyclical.)

You can redeem (and repent for) your lack of foresight with an elegant new vintage-inspired chapeau by Louise Green.

Handmade in California from materials like velvet, felt, or silk chiffon ribbon, the hats are lined with Green’s signature silk-covered elastic sweatband, ensuring ideal fit and comfort. Our faves are Andrea, a brown cloche adorned with leaf cutouts (it might cause impromptu Charleston jams) and Donovan, a black fedora (very Bogart meets Timberlake).

The toppers aren’t cheap. But they’ll surely stand the test of time.

Take that, whippersnapper.

Available at Proper Topper, 1350 Connecticut Avenue NW, between N Street and Dupont Circle (202-842-3055); 3213 P Street NW, at Wisconsin Avenue (202-333-6200 or propertopper.com).