Cullen, Oriole et al. — Hats: An Anthology by Stephen Jones

London, V&A Publishing, 2009. Hardcover. Black boards, black and tomato red DJ with illustration. 128 pp. Profusely illustrated in color and BW. Published to accompany an innovative 2009 exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, drawing upon the work of British milliner Stephen Jones (b. 1957). The running narrative is supplemented by illustrations galore. Hats offers an unprecedented view of the world of millinery from ancient Egypt to a Tudor knitted beret and a 1950s Balenciaga hat to Jones's own creations. Examines "the milliner's inspiration, the creation and process of making, how to buy a hat and, all important, the etiquette of hat-wearing for the client." (dj) If you love hats, this book is for you!. G+ (DJ has faded and changed color on open edge of front cover; otherwise only slightly aged overall, inside and out.) .