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Most famous hatter Mr John
German born American fashion designer John P. John (1902-1993) became the most famous hatter in 1950s. As stated by “New York Times” in the 1940s and 1950s, Mr. John hats were no less popular than Christian Dior dresses. Associated with elegance and style, his hats appeared at Hollywood studios. Such stars as Marlene Dietrich, Greta Garbo and Joan Crawford wore his hats. His clients also included the Duchess of Windsor, Lauren Bacall, and Gloria Swanson.
The most famous work of John for the movie were hats for “Gone With the Wind”, “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes”, and “The Painted Veil”. Ladies of high society, wives of millionaires, actresses, and opera singers – all dreamed about his hats. Noteworthy, at the peak of his career, John P. John produced annually 16,000 hats under different brand names.
The career of John (then Hans Harberger) began in 1919 with the fact that his family emigrated from his native Germany to the United States. Settling in a new place, his mother opened the hat shop in New York, where John started working as an apprentice. There he learned the basics of hatter business.

1940, Scarlet's hat from the movie 'Gone with the Wind' was so popular that John made similar for sale

1940, Scarlet’s hat from the movie ‘Gone with the Wind’ was so popular that John made similar for sale

In 1929, John opened his business with Frederic Hirst. The shop was called “John Frediriks.” Very soon he became known and popular with fashionistas. In 1948, John formed his own company and called it “Mr. John”, with his own line of hats, jewelry and stockings.

In the 1970s, women’s hats went out of fashion, and John was forgotten, although until his death he continued to create hats for several loyal clients. In his declining years he was fond of saying: “I can not imagine what I would do in the paradise, if get there. I won’t be able to improve halo”.

Most famous hatter Mr John

1950s

1950s ad

1953

1953

1963

1963 ad

Marlene Dietrich in The Lady Is Willing, 1942

Marlene Dietrich in The Lady Is Willing, 1942

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Mr John fabulous hat

Most famous hatter Mr John hats

Hollywood diva wearing Mr John hat

Most famous hatter Mr John hats

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Mr John and his model. 1950s

Mr John and his model. 1950s

Mr John and his model

Mister hatter and his model