Hattie Bags was birthed really by accident. Isn't that how good ideas usually start? I had an vintage, Jackie O, pill box style hat turned upside down in my closet that collected the jewelry I would take off every day. It was stiff, bright blue, adorned with metallic threading, beading and jewels. It was a really pretty vintage Neiman Marcus find. One day I was picking it up to clean the shelf and grabbed it like a clutch and the idea popped in my head that it looks like a clutch purse.....hence the birth of Hattie Bags.
The name Hattie is borrowed and shared with one of my daughters. I also have been inspired by hat and jeweler designer, Hattie Carnegie, whose hats I rarely come across. The fact that the name starts out as a "hat", has the word "hat" in the name ....well I think you get the picture. Then the quest to find great condition, designer and unique looking hats became the norm as I scavenged estate sales and antique stores. Only the best ones will do. Great for parties, proms, weddings and afternoon tea parties. I hope you will enjoy these one of a kind creations. I keep the original labels when I can and add my own to create each one of a kind Hattie Bag. Enjoy!