My name is Hartford York and I’ve been in the hat business darn
near all of my life. I started out in the stock room of my dad’s hat store
when I could barely reach the counter. We sold mostly dress hats. Nice
fur felts in winter and the finest Panamas in the spring and summer. Watch
some old movies. Nearly everyone wore hats in those days. I doubt that
I ever saw Dad without one of his favorites on his balding head.
Well, the hat business has come a long way since then. And so
have I. I can reach the counter now, for one thing, and I have my own
favorites. (I’m partial to Borsalinos). Dad’s gone and the business is
mine and the selection of headwear is broader than ever. And, believe
it or not, I’ve found that these days people wear more and different kinds
of hats than in the past. That’s because there is such a huge variety
to choose from. There are hats for every lifestyle, whether for dress
or sport or leisure.
There is something about a hat that can just take an outfit from good to perfect. A cowboy puts on his hat and he becomes more rugged. A cook puts on his chef hat and you immediately know how important (and probably amazing) he really is. A Southern woman just isn’t in her Sunday Best without the addition of a wide brimmed bonnet. A hat, whatever kind it may be, can be an accessory, a fashion statement, or even a way of life.
Dorfman Pacific has helped bring a timeless fashion piece State Side with their DPC AUTHENTIC brand of timeless berets. Berets are a soft, flattened crown shaped cap that have been around since pre-Roman times. Originally, they were worn by those of nobility, then men in military positions as part of a uniform, but, slowly, they have gained ground as a fashion statement for both men and women since the 1920’s. Although there is no universal rule as to how to wear the beret, it is most common to see it worn pushed off to the side in the West (like I’m wearing it in my pictures).
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| I am a French Movie Star |
To me, the beret is a sign of class and elegance. It reminds me of France and crusty bread, black leggings, and cigarettes on black handles. Of strong French women in stylish clothing and, oddly enough, of old black and white movies with sailors dancing!
The Dorfman Pacific’s DPC brand offers 19 colors for the new season sold on the Hartford York website, a leader in hats and accessories. The berets are one size fits all at 10 and 1/2 inches, made of soft wool and is unlined. It can be worn both indoors and outdoors and adds the perfect finishing touch to just about any outfit. I chose a classic color, black, knowing it would fit many of my outfits, from my black polo shirt to my purple holiday dress! I love how it adds a little mystery and fun to any outfit, making it the perfect gift for yourself or anyone in your life!
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You can purchase your own beret in an array of colors from Hartford York for $25
