Designer of viral hat worn by Melania Trump at inauguration shares inspiration

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First lady Melania Trump's hat caused a stir across the United States and on social media when

The creator behind the designs, Eric Javits, has been making headwear for many years. His hats are a common sight at major events across the country. They have been worn by well-known individuals including Madonna, Jennifer Lopez, Ariana Grande, and former First Ladies such as Hillary Clinton and Laura Bush.

I thought she looked incredible, extremely elegant, and put-together," Javits said to "CBS Mornings." "I think it reflected the occasion's seriousness.

because of the very cold temperatures, he wasn't sure if the First Lady would wear her hat until he saw her on TV.

She thanks the First Lady for turning the now viral hat into the central focus.

"I kind of think it wasn't a real 'wow' hat. It was very understated, very classy, and fitting, but when she put it on, since I'd never seen her wear it before since we never met in person, it seemed like her presence, her elegance, and her beauty brought the whole thing to life," he said.

Javits said he had to remake the hat.

I had to remake it immediately after the first box was destroyed in the severe snowstorm.

He drew inspiration from a first lady who purchased one of his hats several summers ago from his online store.

I chose another similar one as a reference and those two design elements became the starting point for creating a winter version with a shorter brim.

to kiss Melania.

Going back to the Victorian era, a hat's brim defined a woman's personal space, and it's not practical to have the brims of two hats colliding, which is why you sometimes see two women trying to kiss the air between them when greeting.