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Pharrell Williams Named 'Hat Person Of The Year' By Headwear Association

The 'Hat Person Of The Year' Is ...
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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - FEBRUARY 05: Pharell Williams leaving Nobu Restaurant on February 5, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Davies/GC Images)

Pharrell Williams' hat -- from Vivienne Westwood's autumn/winter 1982-1983 collection -- stole the spotlight at the 2014 Grammys. Love it or hate it, the accessory definitely made a statement. The Internet treated the piece as a call to action, producing a Twitter account, a "Hatty" video and numerous comparisons to other millinery aficionados.

So devoted to the addition of a hat for (nearly) every outfit, Williams is finally getting the recognition he deserves. The Headwear Association, whose mission is to "promote hats and the headwear industry throughout the world," has named Williams the fifth annual Hat Person of the Year.

He beat out Bruno Mars, Justin Timberlake and several other celebrity headwear-devotees for the title, and will be honored on April 24 at the 106th annual THA Gala at New York City's Central Park Boathouse. Past winners of of the Hat Person of the Year Award include Kate Moss, Kate Middleton, Johnny Depp and Brad Pitt; how Queen Elizabeth II has not yet made it onto this list is truly a mystery.

Williams' title is well-deserved, as he is a serious connoisseur of headwear. Check out more photos depicting Williams' affinity for hats below.

The Many Hats of Pharrell Williams
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Williams stole the show at the 2014 Grammys with his Vivienne Westwood Buffalo Gals hat. (credit:AP)
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He opted for less height and more brim with a different hat during his 2014 Grammys performance. (credit:Getty Images)
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He revived his Grammys look in grey while out and about in London. (credit:Getty Images)
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Williams' mustache complimented a grey beanie when he appeared on the eighth season of Bravo's "Watch What Happens Live" (credit:Getty Images)
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He wore this dashing fedora to the 19th Annual Fulfillment Fund Stars Benefit Gala. (credit:AP)
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He went for a casual look at the EA SimCity LearnBuildCreate Inauguration After-Party. (credit:AP)
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This beanie compliments an oversized tie at the CFDA Fashion Awards Winners Walk. (credit:AP)
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He wore this Disney inspired military-style hat to the Louis Vuitton Art.sy Beachside Barbecue in 2011. (credit:Getty Images)
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The singer went for the standard baseball cap during a photoshoot at his Billionaire Boys Club clothing line showroom. (credit:AP)
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He sported a brown fedora at Art Basel in 2013. (credit:Getty)
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Williams went casual with straw at his very own Daniel Ashram And Pharrell Williams Fashion Week Party.
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He wore for a floral/camouflage piece for the premiere of "Despicable Me 2." (credit:AP)
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A good brown hat (or several) is a staple. (credit:Getty Images)
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Williams chose the classic baseball cap and sunglasses look for an event at Bloomingdale's 59th Street. (credit:Getty Images)

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Pharrell Williams' Style
Premiere Of Universal Pictures' "Despicable Me" - Arrivals(01 of21)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 27: Musician Pharrell Williams arrives at the premiere of 'Despicable Me' during the 2010 Los Angeles Film Festival at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on June 27, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Member of American hip hop band "N.E.R.D(02 of21)
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Member of American hip hop band 'N.E.R.D.', Pharrell Williams, speaks during a press conference on October 5, 2010 prior to his concert on the stage of the Zenith in Paris. AFP PHOTO / ETIENNE LAURENT (Photo credit should read ETIENNE LAURENT/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Trey Songz And N.E.R.D. Visit fuse's "A Different Spin With Mark Hoppus"(03 of21)
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 28: Recording artist Pharrell Williams of the group N.E.R.D. visits 'A Different Spin With Mark Hoppus' at the fuse Studios on September 28, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Katharina Harf Hosts DKMS' 5th Annual Gala: Linked Against Leukemia Honoring Rihanna & Michael Clinton At Cipriani Wall Street(04 of21)
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NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 28: (L-R) Singer Rihanna, Pharrell Williams and COO DKMS Americas Katharina Harf attend the DKMS' 5th Annual Gala: Linked Against Leukemia honoring Rihanna & Michael Clinton hosted by Katharina Harf at Cipriani Wall Street on April 28, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images for DKMS) (credit:Getty Images)
Kiehl's 160th Anniversary Celebration(05 of21)
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NEW YORK, NY - MAY 18: Pharrell Williams attends Kiehl's 160th anniversary celebration at Kiehl's Flagship Store on May 18, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Dior Pop-Up Shop Featuring Anselm Reyle For Dior(06 of21)
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MIAMI, FL - NOVEMBER 29: Musician Pharrell Williams visits the Dior pop-up shop featuring Anselm Reyle for Dior at Miami Design District on November 29, 2011 in Miami City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Dior) (credit:Getty Images)
The Kingdom Of Morocco And Maybach Dinner In Celebration Of Art Basel With Maria And Bill Bell, Jeffrey Deitch And MOCA(07 of21)
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MIAMI BEACH, FL - NOVEMBER 30: Pharrell Williams attends The Kingdom of Morocco and Maybach dinner in celebration of Art Basel with Maria and Bill Bell, Jeffrey Deitch and MOCA at Raleigh Hotel on November 30, 2011 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for HL Group) (credit:Getty Images)
Vanity Fair And Richard Mille Celebration Of Martin Scorsese In Support Of The Film Foundation(08 of21)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 24: Musician Pharrell Williams attends the Vanity Fair and Richard Mille celebration of Martin Scorsese in support of The Film Foundation at Hotel Bel-Air on February 24, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images for VF) (credit:Getty Images)
84th Annual Academy Awards - Arrivals(09 of21)
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HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 26: Musician Pharrell Williams arrives at the 84th Annual Academy Awards held at the Hollywood & Highland Center on February 26, 2012 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Soho House And Cecconi's At Frieze New York In Partnership With Bombay Sapphire Gin(10 of21)
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NEW YORK, NY - MAY 03: Pharrell Williams attends Frieze New York/Soho House pop up at Randall's Island on May 3, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images for Soho House) (credit:Getty Images)
2012 CFDA Fashion Awards - Arrivals(11 of21)
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NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 04: Pharrell Williams attends the 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards at Alice Tully Hall on June 4, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2012 CFDA Fashion Awards - Cocktails(12 of21)
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NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 04: Pharrell Williams attends the 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards at Alice Tully Hall on June 4, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards - Show(13 of21)
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JUNE 29: Recording artist Pharrell Williams speaks during ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on June 29, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Bloomingdale's 59th Street Celebrates Fashion's Night Out(14 of21)
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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 06: Billionaire Boys Club designer and musician Pharrell Williams visits Bloomingdale's 59th Street Store on September 6, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Henry S. Dziekan III/Getty Images for Bloomingdale's) (credit:Getty Images)
Bloomingdale's 59th Street Celebrates Fashion's Night Out(15 of21)
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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 06: Billionaire Boys Club designer and musician Pharrell Williams visits Bloomingdale's 59th Street Store on September 6, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Henry S. Dziekan III/Getty Images for Bloomingdale's) (credit:Getty Images)
DIOR Homme's Kris Van Assche, Bruce Weber, & W Magazine's Stefano Tonchi Host The World Premiere Of Bruce Weber's Film 'CAN I MAKE THE MUSIC FLY' In Celebration Of The New Dior Homme Miami Boutique(16 of21)
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MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 05: Pharrell Williams attends the World Premiere of Bruce Weber's Film 'CAN I MAKE THE MUSIC FLY' hosted by DIOR Homme's Kris Van Assche, Bruce Weber, & W Magazine's Stefano Tonchi in Celebration of The New Dior Homme Miami Boutique at The Moore Building on December 5, 2012 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Dior) (credit:Getty Images)
Remo Ruffini and Moncler Celebrate Its 60th Anniversary At A Private Dinner During Art Basel Miami Beach(17 of21)
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MIAMI BEACH, FL - DECEMBER 07: Producer Pharrell Williams attends a private dinner celebrating Remo Ruffini and Moncler's 60th Anniversary during Art Basel Miami Beach on December 7, 2012 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Moncler) (credit:Getty Images)
mPowering ActionPre-GRAMMY Launch Event - Arrivals(18 of21)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 08: Pharrell Williams arrives at the mPowering ActionPre-GRAMMY Launch Event at The Conga Room at L.A. Live on February 8, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Valerie Macon/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Clive Davis & The Recording Academy's 2013 Pre-GRAMMY Gala And Salute To Industry Icons Honoring Antonio "L.A." Reid - Arrivals(19 of21)
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 09: Helen Lasichanh and musician Pharrell Williams arrive at Clive Davis & The Recording Academy's 2013 Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute to Industry Icons honoring Antonio 'L.A.' Reid at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on February 9, 2013 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
BET Music Matters Showcase At SXSW(20 of21)
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AUSTIN, TX - MARCH 14: Pharell Williams attends the BET Music Matters Showcase at SXSW at Brazos Hall on March 14, 2013 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images for BET) (credit:Getty Images)
"PUNK: Chaos To Couture" Costume Institute Gala(21 of21)
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NEW YORK, NY - MAY 06: Pharrell Williams (L) and Helen Lasichanh attend the Costume Institute Gala for the 'PUNK: Chaos to Couture' exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 6, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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