Lamorne Morris Named One of GQ's Best Dressed in ZANDRIA's Chestnut Hound (Featured in GQ & Variety)
By Lexi Whaley, Founder of ZANDRIA
When Lamorne Morris walked into GQ's Men of the Year 2024 party—a Western-themed celebration of the year's most influential men—he didn't reach for a generic felt cowboy hat.
He wore ZANDRIA's Chestnut Hound, a hand-upholstered cowboy hat wrapped in a rich, houndstooth-inspired interior fabric that's anything but traditional Western wear.
And GQ noticed. Twice.
Lamorne was featured in not one, but two separate GQ galleries: their Best Dressed Men at the Party roundup and their Celebrity Arrivals Gallery.
Variety also featured Lamorne's look in their coverage of the event, further cementing ZANDRIA's presence at one of the year's most high-profile fashion moments.
Translation? He absolutely nailed it.
How It Happened
When Lamorne's stylist, Danielle Premone, was pulling looks for GQ's Western-themed Men of the Year party, she knew a standard Stetson wasn't going to cut it.
She reached out to my PR team looking for something that would stand out in a room full of Hollywood's best-dressed men. Something bold. Something unexpected. Something that screamed "I understand the assignment" without looking like a costume.
Enter: Chestnut Hound.
Hand-upholstered in a sophisticated houndstooth-inspired fabric—the kind of textile you'd find on a bespoke blazer or a luxury sofa, not a cowboy hat—this piece was designed to walk the line between Western heritage and high fashion.
Lamorne wore it with confidence. GQ called him one of the best dressed of the night. And suddenly, everyone wanted to know: Where's the hat from?
Why Chestnut Hound Worked
Here's the thing about Western-themed events: they're a minefield. Go too literal, and you look like you're trick-or-treating. Go too safe, and you disappear into the crowd.
Chestnut Hound threaded the needle perfectly. Here's why:
1. It Honored the Theme Without Being Costumey
Yes, it's a cowboy hat. But the houndstooth fabric gave it a tailored, sophisticated edge that felt more "Tom Ford does Western" than "rodeo ready."
2. It Was Completely One-of-One
This isn't a hat you can buy off a rack at a Western store. It's hand-upholstered in interior-grade fabric, built on a hard canvas foundation, and finished with silk lining and leather details. No one else at the party had anything like it. Because no one else could.
3. It Elevated the Entire Look
A great hat doesn't just complete an outfit—it transforms it. Lamorne's look went from "well-dressed guy at a party" to "one of GQ's best dressed" because the hat was that strong.
What GQ and Variety Said
From GQ's Best Dressed Men gallery:
"Lamorne Morris in ZANDRIA..."
From GQ's Celebrity Arrivals gallery:
[Featured Lamorne Morris wearing the Chestnut Hound]
Variety also included Lamorne in their photo coverage of the GQ Men of the Year party, highlighting his standout Western-inspired look complete with the ZANDRIA Chestnut Hound.
Being featured in two separate GQ galleries AND Variety isn't just press—it's validation that what we're doing at ZANDRIA is working. We're not making cowboy hats. We're making statement pieces that belong in the same conversation as tailored suits and designer shoes.
About Chestnut Hound
Chestnut Hound is part of ZANDRIA's hand-upholstered collection—hats that blur the line between Western wear and wearable art.
The Details:
- Hand-upholstered in a houndstooth-inspired interior-grade fabric
- Built on a hard canvas foundation for structure that lasts decades
- Silk lining with hand-piped edges
- Genuine leather detailing
- One-of-one construction (even if we use the same fabric again, hand-placement ensures no two are identical)
This is the kind of hat you don't just wear to one event and retire. It becomes a signature piece—the thing people remember about you.
The Bigger Picture
Lamorne Morris isn't the first celebrity to choose ZANDRIA for a high-profile event, and he won't be the last.
From Tyler Cameron at Stagecoach to Ship Wrek at Diplo's Honky Tonk, more and more stylists are realizing that traditional felt cowboy hats don't cut it anymore when you're trying to make a statement.
They're reaching for ZANDRIA because:
- The craftsmanship is museum-quality (interior-grade fabrics, hand-finishing, heirloom construction)
- The designs are un-copyable (limited fabrics mean true one-of-one exclusivity)
- They photograph incredibly well (texture, depth, visual interest that pops on camera)
- They're conversation starters (people will ask where you got it)
When your client needs to stand out in a room full of Hollywood's best? ZANDRIA delivers.
Want Your Own Statement Hat?
While Chestnut Hound was a custom piece for Lamorne, we have similar styles available now in our collection.
Shop Now:
- Shop For Him Collection - Masculine designs in sophisticated fabrics
- Shop All Hats - Browse the full one-of-a-kind collection
- Commission a Custom Hat - Work with me directly to create something completely unique
Every hat is handmade by me in my studio. No production lines. No factories. Just one-woman craftsmanship and interior-grade fabrics that will outlast you.
Ready to Own a Hat Worthy of GQ's Best Dressed?
Explore the current collection of one-of-a-kind handmade cowboy hats at ZANDRIA.
Every hat is upholstered by hand using interior-grade fabrics. No two are ever the same. And once they're gone, they're gone.
Questions about custom orders or which hat is right for you? Get in touch—I respond to every message personally.
As Seen On:
- GQ Men of the Year 2024 - Best Dressed Men at the Party
- GQ Celebrity Arrivals - Featured in arrivals gallery
- Variety - GQ Men of the Year Party Photo Coverage
More from the ZANDRIA Journal:
- Why Handmade Cowboy Hats Cost $580+ (And Why They're Worth It)
- How to Style a Statement Cowboy Hat (Without Looking Costumey)
- The Difference Between Felt, Straw, and Upholstered Cowboy Hats
- The Men of Stagecoach 2024 Chose ZANDRIA
Photos: Lamorne Morris wearing ZANDRIA's Chestnut Hound at GQ Men of the Year 2024.
