People: Smithsonian requests Aretha's hat

[Pirate Smile]

People: Smithsonian requests Aretha's hat



Michelle Obama’s now-famous Jason Wu gown isn’t the only piece of Inaugural fashion that is headed for the Smithsonian. The museum is also requesting the now-iconic hat that Aretha Franklin wore while singing at the swearing-in.

Aretha, however, is still undecided about parting with her Luke Song-designed hat. “I am considering it. It would be hard to part with my chapeau since it was such a crowning moment in history,” says the Queen of Soul.

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/31/people-smithsonian-requests-arethas-hat/

[NightWatcher]

1. cannot have. it is orbiting Venus and will start beaming back pics next month

[aquamarina]

2. I love that hat - I hope she gives it to the Smithy

[LisaL]

3. She doesn't seem to want to give it up.

And who can blame her? It's a pretty hat.

[liberal N proud]

5. It matches her coat

[Canuckistanian]

7. She can leave it to the Smithsonian in her will

Let her enjoy it now.

[Muttocracy]

10. that sounds sensible to me. nt

[MarjorieG]

9. Loved that hat, too. She is known for flamboyant hats, and this perfect.

[Hekate]

4. She looked like a queen in that hat, very fitting for the Queen of Soul

I hope she does send it to the Smithsonian--but maybe Luke Song can provide her with a replacement, too.

Hekate

[customerserviceguy]

6. Is it too late to amend the stimulus bill

to build an extra wing on the Smithsonian to house it?

[malaise]

8. Get a copy sister

Send the original to the Smithsonian. Too cool!