When: February 26,2016 – February 27, 2016

Where: London Hotel West Hollywood at Beverly Hills

What: This month we had the opportunity to attend two GBK Gifting Suite Events. This time it was in honor of the respected Academy ‘Oscar’ Awards. We all waited with excitement to see what well known personage we would have at our booth. Check out who we encountered,

Jamie Foxx and his daughter Annalise Bishop. Both are wearing a Wisdom hat also known as the “Owl Hat” handmade in California this laser engraved, airbrushed masterpiece is amazing.

Jamie Foxx with the American Hat Makers Team! Read about our experience with Jamie Foxx Here.

Actor, Brian D’Arcy James, wearing a packable fedora made out of our wildly popular oiled “crusher” leather. lightweight, durable, and rugged-looking, the Soho in chocolate by Ashbury Hats – American Hat Makers.  Brian is known as Matty Carroll in “Spotlight” movie won two Academy ‘Oscar’ Awards for Best Picture, & Best Writing Original Screenplay. “Spotlight” was also nominated for Best Film Editing, Best Directing, Best Actor in Supporting Role, Best Actress in Supporting Role.

Brian D’Arcy James with Hannah Watrous & Duff Watrous

Tom McArdle, wearing a saddle colored, handmade, leather, felt hybrid known as the Summit part of the Ashbury Hats brand by American Hat Makers. Tom is the Film Editor of Oscar Award wining movie, “Spotlight”. Movie was awarded two Oscars for Best Picture, & Best Writing Original Screenplay, and nominated for Best Film Editing, Best Directing, Best Actress in Supporting Role, Best Actor in Supporting Role.

Tom McArdle with Hannah Watrous

Meg LeFauve wearing a Double G – American Hat Makers cowboy hat the Cyclone in the color honey with the inlay band, pinched crown, brown trim, and wired brim this hat truly fit her. Meg is the screenwriter for Oscar Award wining Best Animated Film, “Inside Out”. It was also nominated for Best Writing Original Screenplay.

Duff Watrous, Meg LeFauve, & Hannah Watrous.

Richard Kind, wearing a packable fedora made out of our wildly popular oiled “crusher” leather. lightweight, durable, and rugged-looking, the Soho in chocolate by Ashbury Hats – American Hat Makers. Richard is a Actor known for being the voice of Bing Bong in Oscar Award winning Best Animated Film, “Inside Out”. Movie was also nominated for Best Writting Original Screenplay.

Hannah Watrous and Richard Kind.

Phyllis Nagy, wearing a packable fedora made out of our wildly popular oiled “crusher” leather. lightweight, durable, and rugged-looking, the Soho in chocolate by Ashbury Hats – American Hat Makers. Phyllis is the Film Director for the Oscar nominated movie, “Carol”, for Best Music (Original Score), Best Cinmatography, Best Costume Design, Best Writing (Adapted Screenplay), Best Actress in Leading Role, Best Actress in Supporting Role.

Matt Charman, wearing a packable fedora made out of our wildly popular oiled “crusher” leather. lightweight, durable, and rugged-looking, the Soho in chocolate by Ashbury Hats – American Hat Makers.  Matt Charman is the Screenwriter for Oscar Nominated film, “Bridge of Spies”,  for Best Picture, Best Music (original score), Best Production Design, Best Sound Mixing, Best Writing (Original Screenplay), and it won Best Actor in Supporting Role.

Tom Noonan, wearing a handmade all leather brown Folsom, easy to wear with low and tight pork-pie dimensions by Ashbury Hats – American Hat Makers. Tom does 40 Voices in the Oscar nominated movie for Best Animated Film, “Anomalisa”.

Hannah Watrous and Tom Noonan

Tom Yellin, wearing a leather, felt, packable Summit by Ashbury Hats – American Hat Makers. Tom is the Television Producer for “Cartel Land” nominated Best Documentary (feature) at the Academy ‘Oscar’ Awards.

Joshua Oppenheimer, wearing a packable fedora made out of our wildly popular oiled “crusher” leather. lightweight, durable, and rugged-looking, the Soho in chocolate by Ashbury Hats – American Hat Makers. Joshua is the Film Director for Oscar nominated, Best Documentary  (feature), movie “The Look of Silence”.

Jonathan Herman,  wearing a packable fedora made out of our wildly popular oiled “crusher” leather. lightweight, durable, and rugged-looking, the Soho in chocolate by Ashbury Hats – American Hat Makers. Jonathan is the Screenwriter for Oscar nominated, Best Writing (original screenplay), movie “Straight Outta Compton”

Garth Watrous, Jonathan Herman, Hannah Watrous, and Duff Watrous.

Phillip B. Goldfine, wearing a navy blue/ brown, leather, felt, crushable, waterproof,  Summit. Phillip is a Academy ‘Oscar’ Award winning producer. In 2014 he won his Oscar for Best Documentary Short Subject on movie ” The Lady Number 6: Music Saved My Life”

Adina Porter, wearing a felt crown, with leather cap and band, also known as the Travis. Adina is known as Lettie Mae Thornton on HBO’s True Blood, as Kendra on HBO’s The Newsroom, and Indra on The 100.

Duff Watrous, Hannah Watrous, Adina Porter, and Garth Watrous.

Alice Amter, wearing a Double G – American Hat Makers cowboy hat the Cyclone in the color honey with the inlay band, pinched crown, brown trim, and wired brim. Alice is known as  Mrs. Koothrappali in the tv show, The Big Bang Theory.

Amy Manson, wearing a laser engraved, airbrushed, top hat masterpiece with a skull band known as Skull N Roses by Voodoo Hatter – American Hat Makers. Amy is known as Merida in Tv show, Once Upon a Time.

Annet Mahendru, wearing the Crusher, Outback style, super lightweight, oiled leather survives packing like no hat we have ever made. Fold it up, beat it up, stuff it in a pocket, head into a storm. This hat bounces back and looks great no matter the abuse, by American Outback Hat – American Hat Makers. Annet Nina known as Sergeevna Krilova on FX series The Americans.

Annabeth Gish, wearing a handmade, packable, waterproof, leather/felt hat known as the Summit in the color saddle by Ashbury Hats – American Hat Makers. Annabeth is known as Monica Reyes in tv show The X-Files.

Duff Watrous, and Annabeth Gish.

Anthony Anderson wearing a navy blue/ brown leather/felt Summit hat by Ashbury Hats – American Hat Makers. Anthony is known as Dre. Johnson in tv show Black-ish.

Garth Watrous, Anthony Anderson, Hannah Watrous, and Duff Watrous.

Arianne Bellamar, wearing a Hannah that floppy frames her face perfectly to embrace her beauty. A felt crown, paired with a black suede brim embellished with an elegant metallic gold swirl pattern. A matching suede flower with a Swarovski Crystal in the center gives this hat the right amount of sparkle, designed by Ruby Roxanne Designs for Ashbury Hats -American Hat Makers. Arianne is part of the movie “Suicide Squad” coming out August 2016.

Garth Watrous, Arianne Bellamar, & Hannah Watrous.

Brett Dalton, wearing a packable fedora made out of our wildly popular oiled “crusher” leather. lightweight, durable, and rugged-looking, the Soho in chocolate by Ashbury Hats – American Hat Makers. Brett is known as Grant Ward in ABC’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Brian Letscher, wearing the Crusher, Outback style, super lightweight, oiled leather survives packing like no hat we have ever made. Fold it up, beat it up, stuff it in a pocket, head into a storm. This hat bounces back and looks great no matter the abuse, by American Outback Hat – American Hat Makers. Brian is known as Gus Sanders in tv show Hollywood Heights

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Brian Letscher, having fun in the Wisdom hat also known as the “Owl Hat” handmade in California this laser engraved, airbrushed masterpiece is amazing.

Elizabeth Daily, wearing the Crusher, Outback style, super lightweight, oiled leather survives packing like no hat we have ever made. Fold it up, beat it up, stuff it in a pocket, head into a storm. This hat bounces back and looks great no matter the abuse, by American Outback Hat – American Hat Makers. Elizabeth is a voice actress, she is the voice of Tommy Pickles in the Rugrats, and Buttercup in The Powerpuff Girls.

Garth Watrous, Elizabeth Daily, and Hannah Watrous.

Elle McLemore, looking amazing in a leather/suede, waterproof, packable, Summit  in the color navy blue/brown. Elle is plays Patty Simcox in television musical Grease Live!

Eric Roberts, wearing a packable fedora made out of our wildly popular oiled “crusher” leather. lightweight, durable, and rugged-looking, the Soho in chocolate by Ashbury Hats – American Hat Makers. Eric is known as James Munroe in The “Expendables”, and Eric will also be part of “The Mob: A Woman’s Revenge” Coming out in 2017.

Eric Roberts and Duff Watrous.

Garcelle Beauvais, wearing a red felt/leather combo hat also known as the amazing Summit. Garcelle, will known as Loretta in “The Barbershop: The Next Cut” Coming out April 2016.

Duff Watrous, Garcelle Beauvais, and Hannah Watrous

Genevieve Morton, looking amazing in a Wisdom hat also known as the “Owl Hat” handmade in California this laser engraved, airbrushed masterpiece is amazing. Genevieve, is a six times illustrated swim suit model.

Hugh Scott, wearing the amazing Wisdom better known as the “Owl Hat” handmade in California this laser engraved, airbrushed masterpiece is amazing. Hugh is one of the actors in Marvel’s Deadpool.

Garth Watrous with Hugh Scott.

Jamie Brewer, looking amazing in a Wisdom better known as the “Owl Hat” handmade in California this laser engraved, airbrushed masterpiece is amazing. Jamie, is known for being one of the Actresses in FX’s American Horror Story.

Jessica Morris, looking adorable in a navy blue/brown, felt with leather fashionable Summit hat by Ashbury Hats – American Hat Makers. Jessica is an actress in television series One Life to Live.

Jimmy Jean-Louis, wearing a packable fedora made out of our wildly popular oiled “crusher” leather. lightweight, durable, and rugged-looking, the Soho in chocolate by Ashbury Hats – American Hat Makers. Jimmy is known for being an Actor in Heroes.

Jon Foo, wearing a handmade, packable, waterproof, leather/felt hat known as the Summit in the color navy blue/ brown by Ashbury Hats – American Hat Makers. Jon is known for being an Actor in CBS’s New show Rush Hour.

Kelly Jenrette, wearing a fabulous soft felt crown with a beautiful marbleized leather brim trimmed in silky satin. A soft double-stitched metallic gold colored hatband with a metal U buckle, known as Celine designed by Ruby Roxanne Designs for Ashbury Hats – American Hat Makers. Kelly is an actress known for her work in Grandfather.

Kelly Stables,  wearing a Double G – American Hat Makers cowboy hat the Cyclone in the color honey with the inlay band, pinched crown, brown trim, and wired brim. Kelly is known as Eden in television series The Exes.

Kimberly Herbert Gregory, wearing a Hannah that floppy frames her face perfectly to embrace her beauty. A felt crown, paired with a black suede brim embellished with an elegant metallic gold swirl pattern. A matching suede flower with a Swarovski Crystal in the center gives this hat the right amount of sparkle, designed by Ruby Roxanne Designs for Ashbury Hats -American Hat Makers. Kimberly is known for being part of the cast of HBO’s Vice Principals.

Lenny Abrahamson & Monika Abrahamson,  wearing a Double G – American Hat Makers cowboy hat the Cyclone in the color honey with the inlay band, pinched crown, brown trim, and wired brim. Lenny is known for being an actor in the movie “Room”.

Luis Guzman, wearing The Voodoo Hatter – American Hat Makers Pale Rider a sharp and piping hat with black finished leather and polished skull band. His son is wearing the Crusher, Outback style, super lightweight, oiled leather. Luis is known for being in tv series Code Black.

Madaline Brewer, wearing a Wisdom hat also known as the “Owl Hat” handmade in California this laser engraved, airbrushed masterpiece is amazing. Madaline Brewer is from Netlfix’s Orange is The New Black.

Madaline, wearing a handmade, packable, waterproof, leather/felt hat known as the Summit in the color navy blue/ brown by Ashbury Hats – American Hat Makers.

Marsai Martin, wearing a red all felt, with leather band limited edition fedora style Ashbury hat. Marsai is known for being an actress in television series Black-ish.

Michael Jai, wearing a Double G – American Hat Makers cowboy hat the Cyclone in the color honey with the inlay band, pinched crown, brown trim, and wired brim. His wife Gillian White, wearing a handmade, packable, waterproof, leather/felt hat known as the Summit in the color navy blue/ brown by Ashbury Hats – American Hat Makers.

Mozhan Marno, wearing a Hannah that floppy frames her face perfectly to embrace her beauty. A felt crown, paired with a black suede brim embellished with an elegant metallic gold swirl pattern. A matching suede flower with a Swarovski Crystal in the center gives this hat the right amount of sparkle, designed by Ruby Roxanne Designs for Ashbury Hats -American Hat Makers. Mozhan is known for being an actress on television series, The Blacklist.

Myko Oliver, wearing a handmade, packable, waterproof, leather/felt hat known as the Summit in the color navy blue/ brown by Ashbury Hats – American Hat Makers. Myko is known for his acting in Ultimate Legacy.

Nichole Bloom, wearing the Crusher in copper, Outback style, super lightweight, oiled leather. Nichole is known for Cheyenne in movie “Superstore”.

Olivia Cheng, wearing the amazing fashionable, leather/felt hat that goes with anything the Summit in saddle. Olivia is known as Mei Lin in Netlfix’s series Marco Polo.

Pandora Vanderpump, wearing a a handmade, packable, waterproof, leather/felt hat known as the Summit in the color navy blue/ brown by Ashbury Hats – American Hat Makers. Pandora is known for being on reality tv show Vanderpump Rules.

PJ Byrne, wearing a packable fedora made out of our wildly popular oiled “crusher” leather. lightweight, durable, and rugged-looking, the Soho in chocolate by Ashbury Hats – American Hat Makers. PJ is known for his acting in The Wolf of Wall Street and television series One Life to Live.

Rafael De La Fuente, wearing a packable fedora, lightweight, durable, and rugged-looking, the Soho in chocolate by Ashbury Hats – American Hat Makers. Rafael is know for his acting on television series, Empire.

Sarah Jeffrey, looking amazing in a leather, felt, fashionable, Summit. Sarah is known for being on FOX television series Wayward Pines, and Disney Channel’s Descendants.

Garth Watrous and Sarah Jeffrey.

Steven Bauer with his girlfriend Lyda Loudon, both wearing a Double G – American Hat Makers cowboy hat the Cyclone in the color honey with the inlay band, pinched crown, brown trim, and wired brim. Steven is known for acting on television series Ray Donovan.

Duff Watrous and Steven Bauer.

Steve Blum, wearing The Voodoo Hatter – American Hat Makers Pale Rider a sharp and piping hat with black finished leather and polished skull band. Steve is known for his voice acting on Star Wars Rebels.

Tanya Mityushina looking amazing in the fashionable, unisex, felt, leather, Summit hat by Ashbury Hats – American Hat Makers. Tanya is a model known for being the Sports Ilustrated Rookie.

Tom Sandoval wearing a fashionable, unisex, felt, leather, waterproof, packable, Summit hat by Ashbury Hats – American Hat Makers. Tom is known for being on reality tv show Vanderpump Rules.

Vanessa Cloke wearing a navy blue/brown, handmade, leather, felt hybrid known as the Summit part of the Ashbury Hats brand by American Hat Makers. Vanessa is known for her work in movie The Big Short.

Hannah Watrous and Vanessa Cloke.

Zahn McClarnon, wearing a brown leather handmade, top hat with a reversible hat band! also known as the El Dorado – Waist Band by Voodoo Hatter – American Hat Makers. Zahn is known as  Hanzee Dent in television series Fargo.

Zorianna Kit, wearing a Wisdom hat also known as the “Owl Hat” handmade in California this laser engraved, airbrushed masterpiece is amazing. Zorianna is a producer, actress and is the entertainment journalist for The Huffington Post.

– The American Hat Makers Team