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This much anticipated annual event continues to attract fans of fanciful millinery from across the area. This year's categories are: Mad Hatter, for those who like to get a little wild and wacky in their choice of head-wear. Magnificient Milliners, reserved for those of the trade, and Most Lilly...need we say more. The event begins with registration at the Pavilion at 10 a.m,, followed by a stroll along the promenade route passing the judges.
Speaking of judges, we have quite the assemblage this year: Carson Kressley, Your OWN Show and long-time competitor; Lillian Vasquez, The Nate Berkus Show; Carmelita Martell, Carmelita Couture; John Wind, Maximal Art ; Caroline O'Halloran; Brenda Waites Boling, Milliner Shops at the Plaza; Ginder Fries; and Lisa DiCaprio and Darci Henry of Kiss and Makeup.
Patrick Champalou of Cartier, sponsor of the Hat Contest, says, "We are delighted to be involved with Devon and in particular the Hat Contest!" Cartier has been supporting the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair for several years, and this year is a major sponsor of both the Hat Contest and First Night at Devon.
During the Hat Contest, Kiss and Makeup will be offering makeup presentations and quick touch-ups. History buffs wll be treated to two photographic histories. One, presented by the Devon Historical Committee in conjunction with the Treddyfryn/Easttown Historical Society, shows the elegance of Ladies Day as far back as 1919. The other, presented by Bryn Mawr Hospital is "Nursing Through the Age" and will focus on uniforms of days gone by.
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