Hats Off to the Winners

A positive profusion of creative and colorful tony tête toppers packed the stands and cabanas at the crowded Santa Barbara Polo Club as it celebrated its 18th annual Ladies Day.

As usual I had the onerous task of judging the mélange of magnificent millinery, including the largest and most creative, and the day couldn’t have been more perfect with the sun blazing, low humidity, and a glorious Pacific Ocean breeze.

Kathryn Martin, chief executive of the Santa Barbara Symphony, wore an impressive, self-created hat, while Jenna Reichental had the most creative hotdog millinery, definitely causing paws for thought.

And Lucy Abie won for the most polo-inspired creation.

Winners received bottles of Lalo tequila, together with mini-polo mallets and, of course, hats.