“Typically, green symbolizes life, fertility, renewal, and resurrection. Green is a mix of yellow (which symbolizes glory and energy) and blue (which relates to God and the heavens).”
Let’s take a look at some gloriously heavenly hats in green.
Serene in Green
Cara Lampshade Hat.
Leah Classic Hat.
CeeCee Mod Hat.
Ivy Classic Hat.
Ilona Fashion Hat.
Splash Classic Hat.
The hat coming up is a vintage beauty from 2016, and very possibly the pièce de résistance of Hattingdon’s entire collection of green hats. Vivian named the hat Susannah. Isn’t she sweeeeeet?
Greetings and welcome. Vivian has made her choices. They are not the ones we expected. Hmmmmm. Look!
Classic Hat
Since the human heart has long been associated with emotion and pleasure, the shape was eventually co-opted as a symbol of romance and medieval courtly love. More about all of that below.
Here is Hattingdon wearing a vivid red classic hat adorned with hearts galore.
Hallie Hattingdon.
Fashion Hat
This selection is a big surprise and we love it. We thought Vivian would go for a vintage hat, but she instead chose a very recent design. Look.
Honey Hattingdon.
Sweeeeeet! We love it. Here is some history on how the heart shape came to be.
History of the heart shape
[T]he heart shape may have been born when artists and scientists from the Middle Ages attempted to draw representations of ancient medical texts. In the 14th century, for example, the Italian physicist Guido da Vigevano made a series of anatomical drawings featuring a heart that closely resembles the one described by Aristotle.
Since the human heart has long been associated with emotion and pleasure, the shape was eventually co-opted as a symbol of romance and medieval courtly love. It grew especially popular during the Renaissance, when it was used in religious art depicting the Sacred Heart of Christ and as one of the four suits in playing cards. By the 18th and 19th centuries, meanwhile, it had become a recurring motif in love notes and Valentine’s Day cards. More at the History Channel »
We have two terrific, stand out hats for you starting with the letter “G”. Let’s go!
Classic Hat
First we have a black and white mod-inspired classic hat reminiscent of the retro style of the 60’s. Some around here say it reminds them of a computer punch card. We can see that. What do you think?
Greta Hattingdon.
Fashion Hat
This hat is inspired by Grace Kelly’s gorgeous pink dress designed by Edith Head for Alfred Hitchcock’s fabulous movie, To Catch a Thief. Vivian named the hat Grace, naturally.
Hattingdon had a fashion hat beginning with the letter “F” named Fleur, but not a single classic hat. Then Vivian discovered that the artwork for the fashion hat is . . . gone! Where to, who by, who knows.
Vivian saw this an opportunity to have some creative fun. She decided to reimagine the Fleur design — both as a classic hat and a fashion hat. They are colorful, fun and quite stylish. We trust you will agree. Look!
Classic Fleur
Fleur Classic Hat.
On to the fashion hat, which is equally scrumptious.
Fashion Fleur
Instead of featuring the blossom as a pattern, Vivian used as an adornment. Here she is.
We have two very special hats for you. Eden and Etienne.
Classic Hat
Eden is a sweet hat created in the classic silhouette featuring a lovely bamboo inspired pattern. The colours are soothing and lovely. It features a teal dome, a sky blue hatband and stylish olive brim.
Eden Hattingdon.
Fashion Hat
Etienne is one of Vivian’s all-time favourite hats. She created the original design very early on, long before what you see here.
Etienne Hattingdon.
Below is the original Etienne created in 2009.
VintageEtienne, c.2009.
Isn’t she fun? She doesn’t look amused though, does she? Ha ha ha. This design “has come a long way baby!”
At our behest, Hattingdon creator Vivian Grant is going through the alphabet, picking out her favourite classic and fashion hat designs. Today it is the letter “B”. Let’s go!
Classic
This is a very smart look. It is has always been very popular. Its simplicity makes it so chic. Vivian named the hat Becky.
Becky Hattingdon.
Fashion
Aside from Curtis, who is arguably the most beloved of all Hattingdon designs, this design is an all-time, top tier favourite. Is she, or is she not . . . darling? Sigh!
Belle Hattingdon.
That wraps it up. We will see you back here tomorrow with more selections.
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