Dealing a classic with Ginny

Hello and Happy Monday. Classic Hat Monday.

We have another vintage classic hat today. The design is called Ginny. As you can see, it is inspired by playing cards. Here it is in two colors: black and red.

Ginny Black.

Ginny Red.

Happy Classic Hat Monday! See you again soon.


Hattingdon H Logo in her signature brown.

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Daisy Monday

Hello, and happy Monday. It is time for a classic hat, and this one . . . . is a new one. Vivian named the hat Daisy, and you are about to see why.

Daisy Hattingdon Blue.
Daisy Hattingdon Green.
Daisy Hattingdon Peach.
Daisy Hattingdon Black.

We were not too sure about the black, but it turned out lovely. The blue and green are so fresh and fun. But the peach! We are all in love with it here. How about you? Which one do you love most?

Hattingdon Horses


Hattingdon H Logo in her signature brown.

by ©Vivian J Grant

Splash back in black

Splash classic hat trio in blue, orange and lime green.

Updated 09.22.22 at 12.20 am & 09.15.25 am.

Hello there. Vivian whipped up a new classic hat design and called it Splash. It is inspired by the work of renown creative artist Jackson Pollock. She recently renamed the design Jackie Splash in honour of Mr Pollock. You can use either one.

Splash Classic in black updated 2025.
Jackie Splash in Black. ©Vivian J Grant.

Vivian has always been a huge Pollock fan. Take a look at some of the the work of this fascinating artist.

Jackson Pollock

Jackson Pollock was an influential American painter, and the leading force behind the abstract expressionist movement in the art world. During his lifetime, Pollock enjoyed considerable fame and notoriety.

Jackson Pollock’s greatness lies in developing one of the most radical abstract styles in the history of modern art, detaching line from color, redefining the categories of drawing and painting, and finding new means to describe pictorial space.

Even more than a century since his birth, American “splatter artist” Jackson Pollock still provokes heated debate about the very definition of art. Was a man who placed a canvas on the floor and dripped paint straight from the can actually creating a work of art? Watch WBUR.org »

Here are a few examples from this exciting, groundbreaking artist. The first is Vivian’s all-time favourite.

By © JACKSON POLLACK

By © JACKSON POLLACK

By © JACKSON POLLACK

He worked in black and white as well.

By © JACKSON POLLACK

Wonderful. By the way . . . have some fun creating something of your own. Go to Interactive Paint-Drop Animation at http://www.jacksonpollock.org/»

Happy Classic Hat Monday.


Hattingdon H Logo in her signature brown.

Classic Katie

Katie Classic blog featured image.

Greetings and salutations! Happy 1st of August. And another Classic Hat Monday. Let’s go!

This hat is one of the very first classic hats ever made. Vivian named the design “Katie”.

Katie Hattingdon.
Katie Hattingdon.

The dome features polka dots in fuchsia pink, aqua blue, creamy yellow and pea green. The hat is banded in aqua blue. The brim and “nosebobs” are in fuchsia pink. It is bright and cheery and just what we need to brighten our Monday.

See you again here soon, on August 3rd for National Watermelon Day. Yes, Hattingdon has a hat for that. It was made for her years ago to wear to picnics and barbecues. Can you guess which one it is?

Bye for now.

P.S. Thank you everyone who wrote us saying how much you enjoyed the yellow hat parade, and for being part of the Hattingdon family. We will have some good news for you very soon about something you have long been waiting for. —HH


Hattingdon H Logo in her signature brown.

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