"Hats are a way of expressing personality, a way of embellishing life."
— Eric Jennings
Eric Jennings, the legendary Saks Fifth Avenue fashion director, spent decades observing what makes women feel extraordinary. His observation that hats embellish life itself is one of the most beautiful descriptions of millinery I have come across.
More Than an Accessory
A hat does not just embellish an outfit. It embellishes a moment. The way you feel walking into Flemington with a striking headpiece is different from walking in without one. You are not just attending the event. You are part of the spectacle, part of the tradition, part of something larger than yourself.
"That is what Jennings means by embellishing life, and it is why I wake up every morning excited to get into my studio."
— Kathryn Lee
Worth Knowing
Jennings served as Vice President and Fashion Director of Saks Fifth Avenue in New York, where he oversaw personal shopping and style direction for decades. He was known for his belief that accessories, particularly hats, were the most powerful tool a woman could use to express her individuality.
