You're Invited!!!

Here is the invitation to the exclusive showing of LB hats at REVOLUTION in Maplewood, NJ! Our gracious host and hostess David and Lorraine have put together an AMAZING VENUE that is sure to please!!! We are SO EXCITED!!!! Lisa will be on hand showcasing her Fall/Winter '10 hats with a live demonstration! This will be a first for Lisa!!! Don't miss this rare opportunity! Lisa will also be taking SPECIAL ORDERS!!!! Don't miss the live music provided by Jaybird and the special edible treats that will be provided!!!

What: Cocktail Party with Lisa Battaglia, Designer Appearance

Where: Revolution Maplewood, NJ, 97 Baker Street, Maplewood Village

When: 2/25 7:00 pm-10:00 pm

Kentucky Derby Hats!!!!

It's that time of year again!!! Now is the time to special order your Kentucky Derby hat. These hats require a 4-6 week minimum delivery. We are now taking orders on all derby hats! Each hat comes in the color of your choice! Don't miss out on your one of a kind LB hat!

Call (732) 213-9548 to place your custom order, email info@lisabattaglia.com or order directly off the website!!!! We look forward to working with you!!!!

LB ;) xxxooo

Exclusive showing at Revolution!!!

I am excited to announce the showing of an exclusive collection of Fall/Winter hats at Revolution in Maplewood, NJ! Stay tuned for date and time! It is a great space to feature the craftsmanship of the blocked hats that are inspired by the bygone era of the 30's and 40's! I hear we will be featuring live music with songs of Cole Porter and Frank Sinatra...... MORE TO COME!!!!

LB ;) xo

Bowler hat with metal chains!

I've been working with a men's felt body to come up with the latest creation in LB hats! A man's bowler adorned with a mixed metal chain combination! It has me thinking about Pete Doherty, Kate Moss' ex-boyfriend. This new style hat is unisex, which means it can be worn by both men and women! Here is the rocker himself interviewing the legendary Paul McCartney!

LJD Benefit at the Maplewood Club!

I am excited to announce that we will be participating in this event tonight! The silent auction will include a one of a kind hat to be auctioned off!!! Miriam Mitchell is a wonderful person to include me in tonight's festivities. She is also a personal friend of Lydia's and heads up the fundraising for this event. Experience the culture of Maplewood and South Orange, minutes from NYC! I never knew how much culture existed in these communities! I am looking forward to it!!! See you there!! LB xo ;)

Winter blahs!

I call them the winter blahs..... feeling a little under the weather these days! Don't feel really inspired.... look at it outside. It is that time of year you want to go run for cover! The bed covers! Inspiration... where are you? Hope to catch it soon.... and be over with this blah that I am feeling.... I can't even call it blue.... for if it were blue it might be inspiring..... at least blue is a color! I can't even say I am feeling all blue.... How is that for an oxymoron? Stay tuned.... for more enlightenment! xo

A Tribute to Charles Nolan

One summer day a few years ago, I walked into an eclectic and upscale boutique in the Meat Packing District wearing a vintage 60's dress with a one of a kind hat! Upon my entrance I was greeted by the manager of the store, Linda Melazzo, who instantaneously asked me about my hat! I was honored to tell her my tale as a milliner. After chatting with Linda, she set up a meeting for me to meet Charles and to show him my one of a kind hats. I can remember walking into Charles' studio and opening up my box of hats to show him. I was struck by his presence and his genuine interest in my story. He had a generous spirit about him that I was drawn to. He told me of his interest in supporting underprivileged women and what charitable events he was involved in with regarding this. It was this humanitarian side of Charles Nolan that had me wanting to know more about the man behind the label. He had a god given talent in fashion that he was able to parlay with his charitable cause of interest. I was impressed by his character and found him to be a refreshing part of the fashion business. I think back to that day and I am very thankful that I had the opportunity to work with Charles Nolan. He truly was an inspiration!