'Crowns' celebrates church hats, and the women who wear them Savor a proud African-American tradition Cassandra Patterson-Brown passes on this advice: If your hair is permed, don't wear a wool hat ...

To some, hats are simply a fashion statement, but to others hats mean much more. Several hats are featured in The Drama Group’s “Crowns” from April 29 to May 8 at the Milord Studio Theatre ...

The Church Hat Collections of Veda Rawlings and Ellen Berts" is an exhibition of Black church lady hats. Many colors, styles ...

These Ain’t Your Grandmama’s Church Hats We’ve rounded up some of our favorite hats that are sure to make a statement at Easter Sunday service. By. Angela Johnson. Updated April 20, 2025.

Explore the enduring tradition of church hats in the African-American community, celebrating sisterhood, elegance, and the pride of stepping out in one’s Sunday best.

Experience the tradition and power behind church hats through the stories of Evetta Petty, Kathy Anderson, and Wanda Chambers, who have been crafting these symbolic crowns for over 20 years.

MARION For years, beautiful, colorful hats have become a powerful fashion statement in churches across the country. Church hat designer Christopher Davis of Marion said the story of the tradition ...

When it comes to hats, no one does it better than the royal family. Here are 52 of the most memorable hats the royal family have worn to church services over the years. 1 1965.

Those hats -- costing from $35 to $800 -- are made of everything from straw and felt to silk and fur. Despite their splendor, Cunningham opted for black-and-white photos over color.