A beret and trio of feathers

Jenna three feathers. Red. Yellow. Blue.

Hello and welcome. Thank you for stopping by. We have one of your all time favorite designs today. It has always been a big hit. And now it has a new name and a fresh look.

Jenna

Vivian renamed this design Jenna following a “write in” by Hattingdon fans. What a lovely name they chose.

The newly named Jenna design features a fabulous black beret with a cascading trio of feathers in red, yellow and . . . now blue. We have all drawn to this design. Just love it. See Color Meanings below.

Jenna Hattingdon.


Color meanings

Color-meanings.com reveals and explains the symbolism and meanings of feather colors.

RED. “Red is the color of the Root Chakra, which is the source of energy of life, and vitality. Red is one of the fascinating colors that uncover various symbolisms, meanings, and associations. It is usually linked with our strong emotions, such as love, desire, and anger. From red hair to the red carpet in events, it is a color that’s regarded as a head-turner due to its warm, bright hues.

Red is a primary color. It represents passion, warmth, and sexuality, but it is also known as a color that stands for danger, violence, and aggression. Red sits between violet and orange on the color wheel. Colors that are similar to red are rose red and red-orange. The hex code for the color red is #FF0000.”

YELLOW. “Yellow is the representative color for the Solar Plexus Chakra, therefore, the yellow feather is connected to the Gut Instinct. It is charged with the sun’s energy, and is pulsing with blessings and wisdom.

Colors make your brain release different chemicals. In the case of yellow, this color makes the brain release serotonin, which in turn can make you happy! A yellow feather also draws attention to intelligence and mental alertness, joy, cheerfulness, and playfulness.”

BLUE. “Blue is a symbol of loyalty, peace, and relaxation. It’s a bold color that goes well with a variety of other colors, and people all over the world are drawn to its positive connotations.

Blue is the most common favorite color around the world, and it’s beloved by people of all ages and genders. It’s unclear why so many people adore the color blue, but it likely has to do with how calming it is. It’s also the color we see surrounding us in the sky and water, so it may be a familiar hue that people feel comfortable around.”

GREEN. The color of harmony and health. Green is a generous, relaxing color that revitalizes our body and mind. It balances our emotions and leaves us feeling safe and secure. It also gives us hope, with promises of growth and prosperity, and it provides a little bit of luck to help us along the way.

Most prominently found in nature, the color green embodies rich foliage, lush greenery, and vast landscapes. This earthy hue is commonly associated with Mother Earth, which is why it’s thought to be calming and ubiquitous. Offering relaxation, green soothes with its gentle and peaceful undertones. Green squelches chaos, making it a force to be reckoned with.


Learn more at Color-meanings.com »

A ‘Hatful of Smiles’


Hattingdon H logo letter in black.

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Updated 16 January 2026.

Flashback Friday with Anita

Today Vivian takes us all the way back to 2012 for one of her all time favorites — the “Anita” cross-banded turban.

It comes in three colorways:— black, a rich denim blue and a multi. Let’s go!

Anita Basic Black.

Anita Denim Blue.

The original!

Anita Multi.

We were hoping to add some product, but we “gotta hitch in our giddyup” as the saying goes. See you back here soon.

Wishing you a “hatful of smiles”.


Blog post footer clipart in Hattingdon brown circle with logo H in white.

Catherine the Great

Alright Hattingdon fans. We are going way, way back. 2008? 2009? We are not sure. It is one of Vivian’s earliest hats (headdress is probably more accurate).

Whatever it is, there is no doubt that it is one of the most festive — if not the most festive — of all the designs Vivian has created. She named it “Catherine” . . . . and it is great. Wink. Look.

Catherine Hattingdon.

Vivian adores this hat, and it has been much beloved over the years by Hattingdon fans.

Thank you for spending time here with us.


Hattingdon H Logo in her signature brown.

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Flashback Etienne

Hattingdon Horses designer and originator, Vivian J Grant, created Curtis (the first) while she was lobbying on behalf of horses in Washington DC, December 2007. It was Christmas break, but not all legislators had gone home.

Among those still around were a handful of politicians doing anything they could to impede progress on horse protection bills. Someone had to stay and keep an eye on things. Vivian drew the short straw. She decided to take advantage of the situation.

Vivian had long wanted to create something fun to put on tee-shirts and other merchandise to raise money to help horses. Suddenly inspired, Vivian opened up her photo editor and starting working with shapes. Curtis was the result, and an instant smash.

On the heels of Curtis’ huge success was Vivian’s next Hattingdon, one “for the girls” which was also hugely popular. She named the design Harper. Harper features a large pink Chanel inspired picture hat.

Many, many more Hattingdon hat wearing cartoon horses soon followed Curtis and Harper.

Etienne

One of the hats Vivian created for Hattingdon in those beginning years was Etienne — the beginning of her avant-garde hat design period.

“A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous.” — Coco Chanel.

Here she is.

Etienne Hattingdon in French inspired red, white and blue fashion hat. ©Vivian J Grant.
Etienne Hattingdon.

The Etienne design was inspired by French fashion and the colours of the country’s flag. The name was inspired by Etienne Aigner.

Hattingdon creator Vivian wore “Aigner” shoes for many, many years — from the time she was a teenager.

The present “tricolore” (three-colour) flag of France had its origins at the time of the French Revolution, joining the colours of the King (white) and the City of Paris (blue and red).

The name Etienne is a French variant of the Greek name Stephen meaning ‘garland or crown’. It is primarily a male name.

Thank you for stopping by. Before you go, we have some extras for you below.

By Guest Writer, Sunny Tiegs


Related Reading

See Why are the French so chic?, by Joobin Bekhrad, BBC, 8th October 2019

Extras

Diana, Princess of Wales. By Tim Graham / Getty Images.
Diana, Princess of Wales. By Tim Graham / Getty Images.

French fashion is great, but as with any style, it also has a few garments and accessories that are so present in the French style that if you want to achieve the look, you’d better have some of them in your wardrobe.

What You Need
Black Blazer (2nd choice, Navy)
Jeans (the best pair and fit you can afford)
Waisted Cocktail Dress
Ballerina Flats / Flat Sandals
Black Leather Jacket

Not Just the French
Inspired by the late Diana, Princess of Wales, imagine layering a Hattingdon tee or sweatshirt with jeans, a dark jacket and ballet flats or classic black loafers. Très chic.

We love having you here. See you again soon.


Hattingdon H Logo in her signature brown.

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