Tuesday, December 22, 2015

TASSELS ARE TRENDING

The 1970's are back and with them are tassels. This time around, this distinctive preppy look has branched out from ubiquitous moccasins and penny loafers to flats, mules and brogues and HATS.

GET TASSELLED 
TASSELS SCREAM PREPPY

Here at CALLANAN HATS we got you covered for this trend.

LV366-ASST-PECAN
100% WOOL FELT, RAW EDGE CLOCHE WITH CHAIN AND SUEDE TASSEL.
Available for Fall/Winter 2016.

Wednesday, December 16, 2015

FEDORA WEARING FELLON ROBS A STARBUCKS

This man is suspected of robbing a Garland Starbucks last month. (Garland Police Department)
This man is suspected of robbing a Garland Starbucks last month. (Garland Police Department)
You say FEDORA, I say TRILBY, "same same but different" as they say in Thailand! Lets just settle on it being a stingy brimmed fedora aka trilby. The Dallas Morning New's blog readers  got into quite a tissy regarding if it fellow was wearing a fedora to trilby LMAO!
A well dressed man wearing a trilby robbed a Starbucks at gun point on November 19th 2015, in Garland, Texas. Looks like this is the only Starbucks location in the world with no line and nobody hanging out in the store. Maybe the regular patrons had a heads-up of the robbery. OMG, another conspiracy theory!
Garland police released an image of the robbery suspect Monday. The man entered the store around 5 p.m. Nov. 19 in the 2100 block of Northwest Highway. He pointed a gun at a barista and demanded money, police said. 
He fled with an undisclosed amount of money. He is described as 6-feet-tall, slim with brown eyes and hair. He was wearing glasses and had a goatee at the time of the robbery. He was wearing a navy sweater over a white Oxford shirt, slacks, a trilby and dress shoes, police said. 
Anyone with information is asked to call Garland police at 972-272-8477 or go to garlandcrimestoppers.org.

Color Trend S16/F16: Spice and all things nice (cinnamon & saffron)

Burgundy, deep plum, and burnt orange, natural tea, mango, are the colors of the spice market, this bronzed color palette takes accessories straight to Resort 16.  Look to handbags, eye wear and jewelry with a bohemian feel of  natural stones, beads and CALLANAN HATS retro trim detailing to stand out from the crowd!




Callanan hats has you covered for this trend. There is no way better to say boho than artisan crochet raffia hats with retro beads trim details.
CR235-ASST-TEA


CR229OS-ASST-TURQ.

CR232-NAT WITH RETRO INDIAN SEED BEAD TRIM

Available at BLOOMINGDALE'S SPRING 2016.



CALLANAN's  "ARROW CANYON" ultra suede collection is a true homage to '70 boho chic.

Wednesday, December 9, 2015

CAPS IN VOGUE

Of course you are always en vogue when you don a cap or hat.

But in case you were in doubt, check out the January issue of VOGUE magazine.




I know that all you fashionista know, that BIKER JACKETS are the "jackets" of the fall 2015 season, and what better way to pull the look off, than donning an authentic GREEK AEGEAN cap, exclusively from Dorfman Pacific.

GREEK FISHER MAN CAP 

AEGEAN GREEK fisher man caps are truly the best gender neutral caps for all noggins.


AEG101-NAVY
These caps are available in cotton or wool from stores nationwide.




Sunday, December 6, 2015

WHAT ARE THE HOT LC399 PANTONE COLORS FOR 2016

Why pick one winner when you can pick 2.

So the pantone colors for 2016 are rose quartz and serenity blue.

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Carlstadt, NJ—For the first time, Pantone named two colors in their annual color of the year for 2016: Pantone 15-3919 Serenity and Pantone 13-1520 Rose Quartz which the color authority describes as “a harmonious pairing of inviting shades that embody a mindset of tranquility and inner peace.”
“With the whole greater than its individual parts, joined together Serenity and Rose Quartz demonstrate an inherent balance between a warmer embracing rose tone and the cooler tranquil blue, reflecting connection and wellness as well as a soothing sense of order and peace,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute.
The pairing is viewed as an antidote to the stress of modern day life: “Weightless and airy, like the expanse of the blue sky above us, Serenity comforts with a calming effect, bringing feelings of respite and relaxation even in turbulent times. Rose Quartz is a persuasive yet gentle tone that conveys compassion and a sense of composure.
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This combination of Serenity and Rose Quartz also challenges some more traditional perceptions around color association.

Popular Pair for Accessories

“In many parts of the world we are experiencing a gender blur as it relates to fashion, which has in turn impacted color trends throughout all other areas of design,” said Eiseman. “This more unilateral approach to color is coinciding with societal movements toward gender equality and fluidity, the consumers’ increased comfort with using color as a form of expression which includes a generation that has less concern about being typecast or judged, and an open exchange of digital information that has opened our eyes to different approaches to color usage.”
The combination of Serenity and Rose Quartz was featured on the runways for both men and women and highlighted in the Pantone’s Fashion Color Report Spring 2016 with Rachel Pally, Kung Katherine, Leanne Marshall, David Hart and BCBG, among others who incorporated this color pairing into their recent collections. Furthermore, the pairing of shades can be expressed through patterning, plaids, floral prints, striping and color blocking. Variations of this hue will be seen in a variety of textures that make it wearable throughout the year, from warming and comforting plush wools and faux furs to more ethereal feeling, lightweight linens and cottons, Pantone stated.
Serenity and Rose Quartz are also a popular choice for jewelry and fashion accessories, including handbags, hats, footwear and wearable technology. The color combination also works easily with other mid-tones, including cooler greens and purples.

The runner ups are just as pretty but there can only be 1 winner, except this year we had 2 ;-))

I will do a special call out to Peach, Snorkel Blue and Lilac Gray.








ALL THESE COLORS ARE AVAILABLE IN OUT BEST SELLING SCALA HAT LC399 AND IN MANY OTHER HATS IN OUR CALLANAN, TOMMY BAHAMA AND CAPPELLI COLLECTIONS.


ROSE QUARTZ AKA PINK.

SERENITY AKA M. BLUE.

PEACH ECHO AKA SALMON.


About the Pantone’s Color of the Year

The Color of the Year selection process requires thoughtful consideration and trend analysis. To arrive at the selection each year, Pantone’s color experts at the Pantone Color Institute comb the world looking for new color influences. This can include the entertainment industry and films in production, traveling art collections and new artists, fashion, all areas of design, popular travel destinations, as well as new lifestyles, play styles and socio-economic conditions. Influences may also stem from new technologies, materials, textures and effects that impact color, relevant social media platforms and even up-coming sporting events that capture worldwide attention. Past selections for Color of the Year include: PANTONE 18-1438 Marsala (2015) PANTONE 18-3224 Radiant Orchid (2014) PANTONE 17-5641 Emerald (2013) PANTONE 17-1463 Tangerine Tango (2012) PANTONE 18-2120 Honeysuckle (2011)

Thursday, December 3, 2015

WHAT'S A MUNDORA?

First came the "MUN" aka a man bun on the top of the head.
Now, for all you hipster hating guys and balding jealous gents, who are unable to pull a "MUN" off. Get over it!
Haters will be haters!
Those of us with a healthy head of viking flowing locks really do not care what you think.
We love "MUNS", we don't care...........

So what better way to raise you "MUN" game, than with a "MUNDORA".
A "MUNDORA" is a miniature fedora or any other hat, that can be attached to a "MUN".
MUNS and MUNDORAS really put the M in all American Male Masculinity!




The mundoras have left their Brooklyn birth place and are being seen at hipster summits globally.

VLAD he no look happy. I think his mun may be a little too tight. Give him headache.

David should have went with a classic British MUNLER over a mundora.

Kim chi Jong goes mundora and is just so happy with his new look.

Obama goes MUN-A-RAMA. The Prez just oozes style.

George should have worn a MUNBOY hat. 

George is so ahead of the curve with the man braids!!! 

Joe rocking an INDIANA JONES mundora by DORFMAN PACIFIC

With the holidays around the corner, there may be a run on MASCINATORS

SCALA MASCINATORS. The perfect gift for the man who has every thing.