Mad Hatter Ready for the Races

RALEIGH, N.C. - March 28, 2017 - PRLog -- Hats and gloves have always been a luxury accessory, something that people would save up for or purchase as a gift for someone special. They have been a part of fashion's history for nearly as long as time has been recorded. Women's hats had their heyday in the Edwardian period, but have been making a comeback thanks to shows like Downton Abbey. The Mad Hatter's Hat Shop in North Carolina has seen a rise in business not only in the town of Fuquay-Varina but from out of state.

"Oh we get calls all the time from out of state. I think people are looking for something that is beautiful," says owner Bobbie Asad," but more than that something that is special. Hats today are not worn as much as they were at one time, so when you wear one—inadvertently or not—you've created a special occasion."

The small hat shop believes that they receive so much attention because they have kept their focus on hats and tea party accessories. "When you focus on something you do it better," says Asad. Walking into the tiny shop is walking backwards in time, to tea parties, afternoon teas, and garden parties.  Hat racks are lined up on one side, tea pots on display, and counters have rows of teas, soaps, and other genteel items.  What Asad wanted was to create a place that people would love to visit, as much as, making a purchase. When people go to the Mad Hatter they are getting more than just a hat or tea pot; they are buying a ticket for fun.

The shop is open from 10 am to 4 pm Wednesday thru Saturday and is located on 107 S. Main St. in Fuquay-Varina.

Visit http://www.madhatternc.com for more information.