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. These hat brands fall into the higher-end dressier headwear category, and will continue to be made at the Kathy Jeanne NJ facilities. “While our lines have always served the mainstream America market, Dorel’s lines target an entirely different market,” said Jay Gerish. The Dorel/Aldo lines are individually designed, blocked, and trimmed and are custom designed and tailored to customers needs. Kathy Jeanne Inc.’s labels include Kathy Jeanne, Jeanne Marie, Mr. John, Jack McConnell, and Sylvia. All are handcrafted for the upscale boutique and quality retailer. All Dorel labels may be purchased from Kathy Jeanne Inc. by calling 1-800-244-0967 or by visiting their website at www.kathyjeanne.com - contact Jay or Jeanne Gerish.

HEADWEAR PLAY CONTINUES TO GLORIFY WOMEN AND THEIR HATS: The millinery retrospective “Crowns” is also playing at the Marine’s Memorial Theatre in San Francisco. Ruth Garland Dewson, owner of Mrs. Dewson Hats in Pacific Heights San Francisco, is producing the play, that is running through Sept. 31. Call for information: 415-346-1600. Dewson is also a Radio show commentator and has written a book about hats called, "hats for Every Head," She has created the Western Addition Foundation for Girls, which is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping young girls achieve, regardless of ethnic background. The Foundation was founded out of concern for students at Saint. Donations to the Foundation help pay for programs, equipment and other things that cannot be met by the school, church, and educational programs. The Foundation has directly contributed to an increase in student scholarships, new internships, uniforms and equipment for girls' sports teams.

Imperial Headwear Parties to their Calling: Denver- based Imperial Headwear rocked the folks at the Flash Gallery at Lakewood’s Belmar Mall on June 23rd. Their “hearty hat party,” (as the media called it) showed off their 2006 line with spokesperson and model Jill McGill and Carin Koch. Imperial had McGill tell the press what she liked about their new line (Velcro closure at the back of baseball caps). The media hoopla was a precursor to the U.S. Women’s Open in Cherry Hills, where Imperial is the official hat maker. Their new line includes girl’s golf caps and visors. Their State Your Mind Collection has sayings such as: “5:00 Friend,” (with a pix of a martini), a “Bad Hair Day” cap (this was the brainchild of a small NYC company in the late 80’s, and it sold well in its day). The Buzz Off Insect Repellent Shield Collection features shirts and hats with built-in bug repellent. The line for men and women will be available July 1 at www.imperialforyou.com.

High Class Designer takes on HEADWEAR:
Designer to the stars, Badgley Mischka has teamed up with August Accessories to make women's hats, scarves and gloves. For more information contact, Contact: Elizabeth C. Crann 973-655-1265 liz@cranncommunications.com. We will let your know more about this heavenly creation after the accessory shows in NYC.