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Harlem’s premiere Milliner, Evetta Petty, of Harlem’s Heaven Hats, recently became the first Black milliner in history to join the Royal Ascot Millinery Collective in England. Only 12 hatmakers worldwide were chosen, and Petty was one of the 12 and the only American representative. She spent a week in London and went to the Royal Ascot races for three days. She was hosted in the Royal Enclosure in Grand style. For a milliner, this is equivalent to winning an Oscar. Her hat is now in their permanent collection, joining notable milliners Stephen Jones, Philip Treacy, and Awon Golding.
Her featured hat is entitled “The Blue Note,” which pays homage to Harlem style.
Evetta has a passion for unconventional materials and upcycling. Her inspirations are the Roaring 20s, flapper girls, and the elegance of the Harlem Renaissance. Evetta likens a great hat to good music, emphasizing the special relationship between the Harlem community, Hats, and Jazz. Her gramophone-inspired fascinator hat, “The Blue Note,” was worn by Ascot trustee Lady Celena Carter when she greeted King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla on the opening day of the Royal Ascot Races.
Evetta’s invitation to join the Royal Ascot Millinery Collective is monumental and groundbreaking in the high fashion category of Millinery. Her hats can be found in her shop at Adam Clayton Powell Blvd. corner of 147th Street and on her website, www.harlemsheaven.com.
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