The Headwear Association 111th Annual Dinner

Originally founded in 1908 in New York City, The Headwear Association is the oldest trade association in the fashion industry, and is dedicated to promoting hats and the headwear industry throughout the world, and to foster goodwill and fellowship among those engaged in the headwear industry.

This year’s dinner is a bit of a special time for not just us here at American Hat Makers, but for everyone at the Headwear Association. Garth’s term as president has come to an end, and at tonight’s dinner we are passing the torch to Gerry Miller Jr.

“Serving as president has been an ultimate honor”, says Garth. “Being able to usher new business relationships and do my part to drive the hat industry to new heights has been such a gift.”

The night went so splendidly. Naturally, we started with the business end of things, and to unwind after that we had a little cocktail hour. After that, we had a wonderful fashion show featuring all of the new styles that everyone is testing out. It was absolutely amazing!


Seeing all the gorgeous outfits made us quite hungry, and we ate a fabulous dinner to prep us for the awards show. Retailer of the Year went to Hatsational!

The Ben Rosenthal Award went to Douglas Highsmith of Dorfman Pacific hat company.

The Lieberman Award went to the one and only Garth Watrous of American Hat Makers.

And finally, the Fit Scholarship went to Marisa Belfiore.

Hannah and Carol Fit Professor Millinery and Accessories Dept

Lovely Millinery Ladies

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Flashback pictures of Garth and Hannah Watrous

Annual group photo stay tuned for updated photo from photographer

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Socializing at the event

Garth, Don R, BobB


Zack @ Village Hats

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Board Meeting

This year the headwear Association provided pedicabs to shuttle us to The Boathouse.

On corner of 5th Ave and 72nd and look for the pedicab drivers in the RED KANGOL Hats.

Thank you Ruby Roxanne for designing Hannah’s Hats every year.

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Until next time!!

Farewell, President Watrous!

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Well, it’s just about that time! My tenure as President of the Headwear Association is winding to an end. It has been an absolute honor and blessing to be part of such an amazing organization. I’m so thankful for the opportunity to serve this term as president, and I am looking forward to many more years of the Headwear Association honoring all of us in the hat world. I want to congratulate Gerry Miller for becoming the next President of this fine association, and all of us here at American Hat Makers look forward to seeing the new heights to which Gerry will take us!

Sincerely, Garth Watrous