Late 20th-Century Whiteley Hat boots the historic heart of the

the historic heart of the country's hat-making industry

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a boutique she loves for its discerning eye and unexpected fashion finds

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Late 20th-Century Whiteley Hat boots the historic heart of theFrom the Closet of: Roya Shanks Label: Whiteley Era: Late 20th Century About the Item: Roya Shanks describes her style as "vintage rainbow eclecticism" and says she is drawn to "silhouettes, sleeves, unexpected shapes, and patternsand more patterns." This dramatic Whiteley hat embodies that instinct perfectly. Crafted from black straw and finished with an exuberant spray of feathers, it feels equal parts English occasion hat and downtown New York