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On the cover of Variety, Keke Palmer radiates strength and timeless glamour. Anchored by a black velvet big brim hat that frames her with quiet authority. Styled by Jason Rembert, the look is refined yet commanding, a study in powerful minimalism elevated through impeccable detail.

The hat’s sweeping brim creates a dramatic silhouette, casting a soft shadow that contours and draws the eye to her luminous face and steady gaze. Its structured crown and expansive brim feel architectural, sculpting space around her and transforming the portrait into something cinematic. There’s a sense of poise in the way it sits: confident, intentional, and unmistakably bold.

Paired with the hat is a breathtaking silver and sapphire necklace by Chopard. The necklace, encrusted with vivid blue stones set into a lattice of brilliant diamonds, rests elegantly against her collarbone. The cool brilliance of the sapphires echoes the tonal depth of the velvet hat, creating a harmonious dialogue between texture and light. Together, the elements feel balanced: matte and shimmer, shadow and sparkle.

Jason Rembert’s styling understands restraint. By allowing the hat and necklace to take center stage, the look feels deliberate rather than overworked. Every element has space to breathe. The velvet absorbs light while the sapphires catch it, creating a visual rhythm that feels luxurious and controlled.

At Sarah Sokol Millinery, we believe a big brim hat doesn’t just complete a look - it defines it. On this Variety cover, the black velvet silhouette transforms a portrait into a moment of enduring elegance. With Keke Palmer at its center, the image feels powerful yet effortless, a reminder that true style is not about excess, but about intention.

For the reunion episode of The Traitors US, Maura Higgins delivered a masterclass in modern noir glamour wearing a custom Sarah Sokol Millinery black velvet saucer - a silhouette that felt both timeless and daring. Styled by Kris Fe, the look was sharp, sculptural, and utterly commanding.

The black velvet saucer was angled with precision, sweeping dramatically across her forehead and casting a cinematic shadow over one eye. The hat reads as pure architecture. Its smooth velvet surface absorbing light and creating a bold, graphic contrast against her complexion and slicked back hair. The hat adds intrigue, a whisper of mystery perfectly suited to a reunion built on strategy, deception, and revelation.

Maura’s gown by Christian Siriano was the ideal counterpart. The structured black-and-white dress featured sculptural lines, a sharply tailored bodice, and sweeping black accents that echoed the curve of the saucer. Long sheer black gloves extended the drama, elongating her silhouette and reinforcing the old-Hollywood elegance of the moment. The interplay between the crisp white fabric and inky black details felt intentional and powerful.

We have long admired and collaborated with Christian Siriano, and time and again, his gowns prove to be a match made in heaven with Sarah Sokol Millinery. His understanding of structure, femininity, and bold proportion pairs seamlessly with the architectural quality of our hats. Together, they create silhouettes that feel balanced yet unforgettable, exactly what a televised reunion demands.

For a night centered on high stakes and even higher tension, Maura Higgins’ look was powerful without shouting. The black velvet saucer didn’t just accessorize the gown—it completed the story. A little mystery. A lot of confidence. And a reminder that when the right hat meets the right dress, the result is pure television magic.

While in Milan for the 2026 Winter Olympics, Megan Thee Stallion stepped out in two custom Sarah Sokol Millinery designs styled by Eric Archibald. From a polished brown wool pillbox paired with tailored separates to a dramatic black big brim felt hat styled with a sculptural bow blouse, each look showcased a different side of her fashion power. Sophisticated, bold, and unmistakably confident, the hats anchored both ensembles with precision. Two silhouettes, one global stage, and a masterclass in statement millinery.