A jaunty hat that lets the world know you've got joie de vivre and an appreciation for old-school cool. Plus, at the height of summer, wearing something that shades your face isn't just fashionable—it's practical to boot.

But where can you find hats that are classic with a dose of modern edge? Look no farther than Kelly Christy, a milliner with a line of vintage-inspired hats and accessories influenced by her love of nature and whimsy sense of humor. Kelly's work has appeared on the runways of Gen Art alum, Keanan Duffty, and Diane Von Furstenberg, and if you live near her Soho showroom, she'll even custom fit pieces to make sure they sit just so.

For the ladies, we like this coquettish Samantha fedora (it comes in a men's version, too) or the floppy, Panama-style Beachlady Round . On the guys' side of things, we're loving the Belmont Straw, which comes tricked out with a preppy ribbon trim—mint julep sold separately. Check out the entire line on her Web site and then give Kelly a call to place an order or set up an appointment for a fitting!

Kelly Christy, 453 Broome Street, NYC, (212) 965-0686

RANDOM TANGENT:
Gen Art alum and famed hat designer Eugenia Kim first started wearing hats about 10 years ago because she wanted to hide a bad haircut!

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