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Inspired by the Hats
Crafted by
Baron Hats
for
the Coen Brothers
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"THE MATTIE"
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It
is always a great challenge when you create a hat
that not only enhances the actor who wears it, but
is an intrinsic part of the plot. For example,
the “Puritan Style” hat with the intricate array
of special spiritual jewels and American Indian
amulets that we crafted for Russell Crowe in the remake of “3:10 To Yuma” became a character onto
itself (which is offered on
this website).
 Therefore
to successfully create the Mattie hat for the remake
of "True Grit", you must work backwards.
First thinking of how the hat will evidentially
look on your actor, and then creating a hat that
has the masculine styling of the one her father
would have worn, yet, doesn’t look “dress up” or
silly on the young girl when she wears it as well.
Much thought was put into this hat by the great
Oscar® nominated designer Mary Zophies, so that
indeed it would read as a reminder of Mattie's father,
yet somehow “fit” with her character throughout
the movie.
Mattie Ross’ hat has great emotion impact, since
it is one of the few personal effects she receives
that belonged to her murdered father. She ends up
wearing much of his clothing, including his hat,
both out of necessity, and as a “statement” to Rooster,
and the world, that her father is not to be forgotten,
and more to the point, is to be avenged.
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Actual
"True Grit" Costume
Production File Photos
Note the progression of hat color,
style and hatband from preliminary
tests below to final production
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A
glance at the detailed design notes (left)
by costume designer Mary Zophies and Baron's
Master Hatter Mark Mejia, along with the
costume test production photos, shows just
how much thought and development went into
this hat from initial concept to final production
"hero" hat (check out especially
the brim size, color and width of the hatband,
and of course the color of the hat itself).
The
sure sign of professionalism is when something
looks “easy”. It works so well on the character
that you give little thought to all that
went into its creation. This was such a
hat!
We
are therefore proud to offer the "Mattie",
a hat inspired by the one we crafted, and
was worn by Oscar® nominated 15-year-old
Hailee Steinfeld who played the pivotal
character of "Mattie Ross" in
the Coen Brother’s remake of “True Grit”.
A
great hat for the strong little girl growing
up way too fast in ones self, or your daughter,
or grandchild, or godchild, or sister, or
that very special friend.
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The "Mattie"
comes with a stitched and engraved leather
sweatband, silk-satin lining, our special
Lifetime Guarantee, and a signed and numbered
Certificate of Authenticity.
It can be ordered
either in the original production 200XXX Beaver or
100% Western Weight Fur Felt.
It
is carefully packed, then shipped in a custom
made Baron hat-box, which you can use to
permanently store your "Mattie"
for safe keeping!
We also
have a Flex Pay Payment Plan for
this custom order at no extra cost or interest.
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"THE
MATTIE"
Crown: "Boss of the Plains" style:
4 1/2"
Brim: with edge flair and
matching binding:
3 3/8"
Hatband:
2"
Special Black Grosgrain with "Gentleman's Bow"
Available In
100% Fur Felt
or
200XXX
100%
Beaver
Know Someone
Who'd Love This Hat?
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* Disclaimer: "True Grit",
is TM and © (or copyright) 2010 by Paramount
Pictures, Skydance Productions, Scott Rudin Productions,
and Mike Zoss Productions. Any reproduction, duplication
or distribution of these materials in any form is
prohibited. This web site, its operators Including,
but not limited to Baron Hats, Inc, and any content
on this site relating to "True Grit" are
not authorized by Paramount Pictures, Skydance Productions,
Scott Rudin Productions, and Mike Zoss Productions,
or any of its related entities. The "Mattie"
offered on this page
is made in the style of classic hats as are
standard in the costume industry. Baron Hats, Inc,
and Gnome Tree Enterprises are not affiliated in
any way, nor do they by fact or inference imply
to hold any rights or authorization, rights of association
or sponsorship or endorsement of the use of any
copyrights or trademarks as held by any individuals,
or companies mentioned or pictured in association
with this offer, including, but not limited to Russell
Crowe, Ben Foster, Christian Bale, Jeff Bridges,
Josh Brolin, Matt Damon, John Wayne, Jeff Corey,
Hailee Steinfeld, Kim Darby, Joel Coen, Ethan Coen,
Ellen Chenoweth, Mary Zophies, Stephen Spielberg,
or Lori DeLapp, or their representatives and assignees,
or by Paramount Pictures, Skydance Productions,
Scott Rudin Productions, and Mike Zoss Productions,
or their representatives and assignees.
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