Like it or loathe it, Detroiter
Aretha Franklin's gray, felt bejeweled hat drew its fair share of national attention after her performance at last week's Presidential Inauguration. Ellen even wore a version on her daytime talk show.
The hat was created at Mr. Song Millinery, which has been located in New Center for 25 years. It's the kind of longtime Detroit business that you might drive by every day and never know exactly what goes on inside -- until one of its creations pops up on a national stage.
"Mr. Song is a great example of a neighborhood business with a regional draw," says
New Center Council vice president Karen Gage. "We're currently working with them on improving their facade."
The facade upgrade is being funded through the city of Detroit's Office of Neighborhood Commercial Revitalization and designed by
Hamilton Anderson Associates.
Mr. Song is located at
6513 Woodward Ave. Call 313-873-2540.
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Source: Karen Gage, New Center Council
Writer: Kelli B. Kavanaugh
Courtesy Photo: Paul Sancya Associated Press
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