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KATHY JEANNE ADDS TO THEIR HAT FAMILY: Kathy
Jeanne, the 20-year-old Fairfield NJ hat maker has assumed
production of Dorel Hat Company/ Aldo Hat Corporation
and will be manufacturing the Mr. John, Sylvia,
and Jack McConnell HAT line. more++
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BIG HEADED HAT CUSTOMERS SEEKING LARGER HATS:
Perhaps it’s all the brainpower we have today,
but larger hats are in bigger demand than ever before.
That’s good news for nine-year-old hat manufacturer
Big Head Caps®. more++
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Reebok Joins Up With Hip-Hop Giant Nelly:
Global sportswear company Reebok has entered into a
long-term partnership with multi platinum-selling hip-hop
music star Nelly. more++ |
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ORIGINAL HAT MAKING EQUIPMENT: David
Akins at davidakins@earthlink.net
is looking for someone to give him appraisals on original
hat making equipment, such as hat blocks, crown irons,
crown pouncers, press flanges, fitting binding machines,
body molds in cast iron and brass. more++
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We are now breaking the price barrier with the latest
Ralph Lauren Collection Alligator Purse.
According to Vogue Magazine (don’t they know everything?)
our pal Ralph has put a $10,000 price
tag on this structured handbag with polished silver
and bronze hardware and tiny side straps. more++ |
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ARE YOUR HAT SALES SLOWING DOWN? One
of our hat retailers ( Internet hat retailer as well)
wants to know if other retailers are seeing a slow-down
in retail hat sales. If you would like to share your
retail thoughts about business, please email me at:
diane@hatlife.com.
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The mean streets of New York were fashion friendly this
month. We saw women, young and old doing their own thing.
One thing to note, today’s fashion customer wants
something unique to wear. That’s why kitsch is
king… over the top is right in the middle, for
now. more++ |
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EAT DRINK AND BE MERRY IN NANTUCKETY
There are many high profile
restaurants on the Tony island of Nantucket, but few
can match the beautifully crafted dishes presented at
this intimate gem, located o n the outskirts of town.
Ron Suhanosky, the chef and owner, with his wife Colleen,
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