At Polly Singer Couture Hats & Veils, we always strive to be environmentally aware. All of our office paper is recycled. Our business and note cards are printed on recycled paper. We have eliminated all toxic chemicals in favor of more natural ones. All of our hats and trims are biodegradable. In addition, we do…
DetailsAs a child, one of my favorite books was Dr. Seuss’s “Cat In The Hat”. I never grew up with cats, but now I have many. Combining two of my great loves, cats and hats, it still is a favorite book of mine. Each Christmas, I usually end up with a Cat In The Hat…
DetailsWhen I was a little girl, my mother read many books to me. My favorite, “Toodles and Her Friends”, had a cat that went through obstacles, but would always persevere and come out on top. She would always say “Perseverance Pays”. That has always stuck with me. In designing hats, I am always the most…
DetailsBeing a designer of bridal veils, I don’t actually get to witness many weddings where my veils are worn. However a few weeks ago, one of the first models from my website got married and I had the pleasure of attending her wedding. Many people are having fall weddings and it can be a great…
DetailsNothing now could take the wind out of my sails. Because I’m invited to step out this evening With top hat and white tie and tails. Irving Berlin Royal Ascot, Fred Astaire, riding to hounds, Cabaret, impressarios, John Singer Sargent’s incomparable portrait of Lord Ribbesdale, Willy Wonka, opening night at the opera, Alice’s mad teaparty…
DetailsWe all love Top Hats. I have been wanting to work on them for quite awhile. In my opinion, they have timeless and elegant appeal while being vintage in style. Top hats are supposed to be “hot” this year due to Baz Luhrmann’s upcoming “Australia”. The film will feature Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman. In…
Details“Men have many ways to express themselves. We only have our hats and dresses” – Keira Knightley as the Duchess of Devonshire in “The Duchess” Last night, I went with a group of friends to see “The Duchess”. The new movie features Keira Knightley as the Duchess of Devonshire, a direct ancestor of Lady Diana…
DetailsOne of the cool things about having a website is that I meet many new friends. A few weeks ago, I had the good fortune of being asked to speak in Roswell, Georgia at an event that the Roswell Historical Society hosted. It was a luncheon/vintage hat show called “Hats Off For Hembree”. The event…
Details…laughter tinkled among the teacups. Mr. Appolinax, T.S. Eliot A cool September morning in a lovely rural locale was the setting for a tea in honor of Polly Singer. Longtime friends Caroline and Jane gathered a group of Polly’s intimates for a brunch to congratulate Polly on the recent inclusion of hats from her collection…
DetailsIt’s currently 73 degrees, one can hardly interpret this as a nip in the air, however, it is enough of a drop to remind us that fall is just around the corner. Did you know that September is Fall Hat Month? Rebecca Chamberlain reminds us in a blog on her charming Ladies’ Historical Tea website.…
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