Though many interesting hats were donned during throughout Inauguration Day and the weekend preceding it, Aretha Franklin’s hat was the best, which she wore it during her rendition of My Country Tis of Thee. The hat was designed by Milliner Luke Song, who made it from wool felt and Swarovski crystals. He had created two hats for Aretha to choose from, but the Queen of Soul chose the more flamboyant of the two.
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The hat’s popularity has prompted Mr. Song to design many more similar chapeaus. His line includes 12 different hats of different colors and with varying bow sizes, with prices ranging from $150 to $250. He will premiere this line in February at the Women’s Wear trade show in Las Vegas, Nevada. His company, Moza Inc., doesn’t usually name it’s hats, but in honor of the Queen of Soul, will name this hat after Aretha.