Design and Architecture

Hats and High Culture, Reconsidered

From an opera designed by Frank Gehry and Rodarte to Philip Treacy's futuristic hats, a look at how some old traditions are being reconsidered for our time.

By Frances Anderton • May 15, 2012 • 30m Listen

From opera to hats, a fresh twist on old traditions? Hear about Frank Gehry and Rodarte's Don Giovanni from Thomas Aujero Small and Victoria Newhouse. Philip Treacy and Frank Strauss discuss America's renewed interest in hats. Plus, Hunter Drohojowska-Philp remembers Vidal Sassoon, and Anayansi Diaz-Cortez and Eric Pearse-Chavez tell us about the Sonic Trace design challenge to KCRW listeners.

Banner image: Hat by milliner Philip Treacy, shown at Christopher Guy Showroom during Britweek. Courtesy of Rex Gelert Photography

Frances Anderton
architecture critic and author

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Design and Architecture

Hats and High Culture, Reconsidered

From an opera designed by Frank Gehry and Rodarte to Philip Treacy's futuristic hats, a look at how some old traditions are being reconsidered for our time.

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Design and Architecture

Hats and High Culture, Reconsidered

From an opera designed by Frank Gehry and Rodarte to Philip Treacy's futuristic hats, a look at how some old traditions are being reconsidered for our time.

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