Lulu’s exceptional hat collection ranges from the Victorian era (left) through the 1980s, plus a group of highly imaginative made to order hats by contemporary milliner John Koch (following page). A hat designer for 38 years, John was discovered by photographer, artist and historian Steve Starr. When he took note of John’s creations during his production of the play “Vanities.” “Next thing you know I had a hat shop… and I don’t do mundane,” says John.