The Central Park Hat Luncheon 2025: Photo Essay

It's my annual eye-candy edition. Because we're all desperate for a respite from the real world.

The big hats arrive.

“Oh, my gosh, we’re wearing the same dress!”

Kiss, kiss.

Notice how the cookies match the Scalamandre table cloth.

"Tell me more, tell me more."

Checking out who’s who at the luncheon.

Incredibly statuesque women among the attendees.

Petite but mighty.

The traditional after-party: Cocktails at Bemelmans Bar, The Carlyle.