"Wearing a hat is like having a baby or a puppy; everyone stops to coo and talk about it."
— Louise Green
This might be the most honest observation about wearing hats. Green is absolutely right. Put a hat on and suddenly you are the most approachable person in the room. Strangers smile. People strike up conversations. Compliments come from every direction.
I see it happen at every racing carnival and every event. The woman in the incredible headpiece becomes the centre of gravity. Not because she is trying, but because a hat gives people a reason to connect.
"Some of my clients tell me they are shy or introverted. And then they put on a hat and something shifts. The hat does the talking for you. It breaks the ice before you even open your mouth."
— Kathryn Lee
If you have ever felt invisible at a big event, try wearing a hat. You will not feel invisible again.
Worth Knowing
Louise Green is an LA-based hat designer who has been championing the return of hats to everyday fashion for over two decades. She is known for her colourful, wearable designs and her infectious enthusiasm for hat culture. Her work has been featured in Vogue, InStyle, and the Los Angeles Times.
