Designer of Aretha Franklin’s Inauguration Hat Wants Some Respect
Wednesday, 12 May 2010 | by Pat's Picks
He’s one mad hatter. Remember that crazy hat Aretha Franklin wore to President Obama’s inauguration? Well, the Detroit Free Press reports that its designer wants a little R-E-S-P-E-C-T for his signature hat. The Detroit-based designer is suing several companies for producing knockoffs. The original is now housed at the Smithsonian.
