2001 fabulous hat royal mail stamps

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The 2001 Fabulous Hats Royal Mail stamps are a set of 10 stamps issued by Royal Mail in the United Kingdom to celebrate the art of millinery. The stamps feature iconic hats from the 20th century, designed by renowned milliners and worn by famous people.

Here are the 10 stamps in the set, along with their descriptions:

  1. The Queen's Coronation Hat (1953) - Designed by Frederick Fox, this hat was worn by Queen Elizabeth II on her coronation day.
  2. Audrey Hepburn's Hat (1954) - Designed by Givenchy, this hat was worn by Audrey Hepburn in the movie "Sabrina".
  3. The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Hat (1967) - Designed by John Lennon, this hat was worn by the Beatles on the cover of their album "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band".
  4. The Queen's Ascot Hat (1969) - Designed by Frederick Fox, this hat was worn by Queen Elizabeth II at the Royal Ascot.
  5. Twiggy's Hat (1967) - Designed by André Courrèges, this hat was worn by Twiggy, a British model and actress.
  6. The Queen's State Opening Hat (1974) - Designed by Frederick Fox, this hat was worn by Queen Elizabeth II at the State Opening of Parliament.
  7. David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust Hat (1972) - Designed by Freddie Burretti, this hat was worn by David Bowie during his Ziggy Stardust era.
  8. The Queen's Trooping the Colour Hat (1981) - Designed by Frederick Fox, this hat was worn by Queen Elizabeth II at the Trooping the Colour ceremony.
  9. Kate Moss's Hat (1997) - Designed by Philip Treacy, this hat was worn by Kate Moss at the British Fashion Awards.
  10. The Queen's Jubilee Hat (2002) - Designed by Philip Treacy, this hat was worn by Queen Elizabeth II during her Golden Jubilee celebrations.

These stamps were issued on June 12, 2001, and feature a range of hat styles, from formal to avant-garde, showcasing the creativity and craftsmanship of British milliners.