The Hats We Wear

"The Hats We Wear" book is a multicultural, hand-illustrated book designed for children, tweens/preteens, and adults. Its primary goal is to provide an enjoyable educational experience, igniting interest, particularly in the younger generation, by delving into the history of hats, headwear, head-dressings, scarves, and caps.

This book doesn't serve as a hat-wearing guide; instead, it delves into people, their faiths, traditions, honor, purpose, protection, understanding, tolerance, self-confidence, and the ability to make a fashion statement. Highlighting the significance of open-mindedness and respecting Diversity Equity  and Inclusion (DEI), it acknowledges hats as both objects of ridicule and beauty across history. Although it covers commonly-worn hats and scarves, it acknowledges the extensive variety of thousands of hat styles and head dressings, recognizing that not all are featured in the book.

Robin L. Ham, with a fashion design foundation from the Paris Fashion Institute in France and expertise in fashion manufacturing and marketing from The Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City, currently operates her own Boutique Real Estate Firm in the diverse landscape of New York. Engaging with multicultural colleagues and clients, she emphasizes the importance of understanding and respecting various cultures, particularly when imparting these values to younger generations.

A naturally creative individual, Robin has embraced the arts throughout her life. She skillfully illustrated this book that celebrates mixed media, incorporating watercolors and acrylic paints, colored pencils, markers, photography, and graphics.

Beyond her artistic endeavors, Robin aims for her book to initiate conversations about human differences, fostering reflection on and preservation of the timeless tradition of beautiful hats and headdresses. In addition to her creative pursuits, she actively contributes to community projects and supports charitable organizations.