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| Aretha Franklin made history when she sang “My Country, Tis of Thee” at President Obama’s inauguration wearing a bow-topped hat. The $179 style, customized with Swarovski crystals, came from Mr. Song Millinery in Detroit where Luke Song has been making hats for 28 years. (CREDIT: PAUL J. RICHARDS/AFP/Getty) See the Full Story |
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| The 138th Kentucky Derby starts this Friday, giving celebrities a great excuse to break out their most over-the-top head gear. To celebrate, InStyle rounded up the most statement-making hats in recent history, from Sarah Jessica Parker's acorn-topped fascinator and Lady Gaga's iceberg design, to Princess Beatrice's famous royal wedding topper—a look that launched over 40 Facebook groups. See more outrageous celebrity hats. (CREDIT: Beretta/Sims/Startraksphoto.com/Media Mode Pty Ltd/Rex/Rex USA/Getty Images) See the Full Story |
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| Princess Beatrice made headlines when she wore an intricate structured beige design by Philip Treacy to Prince William and Kate Middleton’s royal wedding. The look launched over 40 Facebook groups before fetching over $130,000 in an online auction to benefit charities for children. (CREDIT: Mark Cuthbert/UK Press/ABACAUSA.COM) See the Full Story |
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| Aretha Franklin made history when she sang “My Country, Tis of Thee” at President Obama’s inauguration wearing a bow-topped hat. The $179 style, customized with Swarovski crystals, came from Mr. Song Millinery in Detroit where Luke Song has been making hats for 28 years. (CREDIT: PAUL J. RICHARDS/AFP/Getty) See the Full Story |
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| The actress went the nature route at the 2008 premiere of "Sex and the City" in this green floral-and-acorn Philip Treacy creation. (CREDIT: Beretta/Sims/Startraksphoto.com) See the Full Story |
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| Madonna scored big with her halftime show during this year’s Super Bowl. The "Material Girl" took the stage in front of an audience of 111.3 million wearing a gold headdress by Philip Treacy—perfect for her Egyptian-themed opening dance number. (CREDIT: Kevin Mazur/WireImage) See the Full Story |
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| Parker wore a spiraling Philip Treacy design to a Melbourne luncheon in honor of Oaks Day, Australia's version of the Kentucky Derby in November 2011. (CREDIT: Newspix/Rex / Rex USA) See the Full Story |
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| At the 2011 Kentucky Derby, Paula Patton wore a hat for Grey Goose vodka designed by milliner Louise Green. (CREDIT: Getty Images) See the Full Story |
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| Katy Perry made an appearance at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards in a yellow Christian Dior cube hat. (CREDIT: AP Photo/Matt Sayles) See the Full Story |
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| Lady Gaga loves a good fascinator! The pop star strolled the streets of London in a twisty hot pink design. (CREDIT: Maxppp/Landov) See the Full Story |
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| Lady Gaga brought some futuristic style to the 2010 Grammys with her towering geometric Philip Treacy topper. (CREDIT: Lester Cohen/WireImage) See the Full Story |
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| Demi Moore topped off her feathered Prabal Gurung gown with a spiky black Philip Treacy headpiece at the 2011 Met Gala. (CREDIT: Dimitrios Kambouris/FilmMagic) See the Full Story |
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| Jessica Simpson played up her southern belle side at the 2004 Kentucky Derby in a wide-brimmed bubblegum pink topper. (CREDIT: Mike Simons/Getty) See the Full Story |
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| Britney Spears made a statement in a feather-embellished orange hat at the 2000 Billboard Awards. More than a decade later, she admitted in an interview that this outfit (which also included a matching orange bra and coat) was one of her biggest fashion regrets. (CREDIT: SGranitz/WireImage) See the Full Story |
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| "The Voice" judge knows how to work a statement piece! Aguilera took the stage in a jeweled compact disc fascinator. (CREDIT: Courtesy of NBC) See the Full Story |
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| The burlesque star attended the Lavazza marquee during Victoria Derby Day at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Australia wearing a feather-embellished Philip Treacy topper in her signature bombshell color, crimson red. (CREDIT: Media Mode Pty Ltd/Rex / Rex USA) See the Full Story |
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