National Hat Day

Illustration by Joana Avillez

This Wednesday is National Hat Day and we are having a party to celebrate.

Don your favorite chapeau and please join us for an Advanced Style Hat Day Party.

Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Wine and Snacks will be served from 5:00pm-8:00pm

Off Broadway Boutique
139 W 72nd Street (between Columbus and Broadway)
212-724-6713

Hosted by: Ari Seth Cohen, "The Countess of Glamour", Joana Avillez
Dress Code: Hats Required
Price of Admission: Wear a Hat

RSVP: advancedstyleinfo@gmail.com

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