American Hat Makers attended the 108th Annual Head Wear Association Dinner! The Headwear Association is the oldest association in the hat trade, and in fact, the oldest of its kind in the world. Their mission is to promote hat wearing, the headwear industry throughout the world, and foster goodwill and fellowship among those engaged in the headwear industry. Held at The Loeb Boathouse, Central Park! The evening started with a business meeting, cocktails, an amazing Fashion Show! It ended with an award ceremony and delicious dinner! The Retailer of the Year Award went to Tony Lippi from The Panama Hat Company. The 2016 Headwear Hall of Fame Inductees where, John Wayne, Usher, Justin Timberlake, Kate Hudson, Christina Aguilera, Hedy Lamarr. Be sure to save the date for next years 109th Annual Dinner on April 27th, 2017. Here are some captured moments of the 108th dinner…

Annual board meeting

The Headwear Association Board members

Millinery women showing off their fabulous hats at the 108th Annual dinner

 

Bob & Kim Broner owners of Broner Hats

 

 

Owners of Magid Hats

Magid Hats Family

Gia Skova in the San Tropez by Wallaroo Hat Company. Simply Breathtaking at The Loeb Boathouse at Central Park.

PR  Jill Hammer and Hannah Watrous

Millinery Ladies, Evetta Petty

Kourtney Bush with San Diego Hat Company and Jim

Ellen Christine from New York

 

 

 

Angus and Agustino

 

Kathy Anderson

 

JJ Hatter Crew

Garth Watrous and Don Rongione from Bollman Hat Company

Updated 2016 Hall Of Fame Inductees

Past Headwear Association Dinners

 Tony Lippi owner of The Panama Hat Company won Retailer of the Year

Arthur Gardner from Dorfman Pacific Company Inc. won the Ben Rosenthal Award

Todd and Arthur Gardner

Jen with Hats in the Belfry

Garth Watrous and Jill Hammer

Charles Rand and his wife

Darrin Santos Thank you for providing all these amazing photos and being an exceptional photographer every year!

 

Garth, Hannah, and Don Celebrating Agustino retiring this year after 30 years of designing hatbands in the industry.

Jerry Miller and his wife from Hat Co.

Agustino at work until May 31st. We are sad to see him leave

– American Hat Makers