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Hat Fund Launches to Support Global Headwear Design
9 Oct
Summary
- New fund supports original hat design and traditional craftsmanship.
- Initiative connects designers globally, moving beyond regional networks.
- Fund launched alongside a book showcasing 72 designers from 20 countries.
The Foremost Hat Museum, located in Nantong, Jiangsu province, has initiated the World Headwear Fund to champion original hat design and preserve traditional craftsmanship. This fund seeks to build robust global collaborations within the headwear sector.
The initiative aims to bridge isolated practitioners by fostering connections across individual ateliers and established regional networks. The World Headwear Fund was officially introduced during Paris Fashion Week at the Hôtel du Louvre.
This launch also featured '101 Hats and Dao, the Greatest Gift,' an English translation of Daodejing. The '101 Hats' volume itself highlights the work of 72 designers from 20 countries, documenting contemporary headwear design and diverse regional craft traditions.
