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Exclusive | Thief in Nick Fouquet hat heist in Aspen comes forward
- A display-case break-in at the St. Regis Aspen led to the theft of two Nick Fouquet hats worth about $2,000 each.
- The suspect reportedly offered to return one hat and pay for the other since he said he gave one to a girl.
- Authorities are weighing damages to the display, which featured a moving gondola and caviar tins, in addition to the hats.
- Nick Fouquet’s hats are popular with celebrities such as Bob Dylan, Madonna and Pharrell Williams.
- Linda Fargo, former Bergdorf Goodman window designer, offered to help Snow Lodge redo the display.
- The incident has been described in sensational terms but framed as a likely drunken mistake rather than a planned crime.
- The hats were part of a Snow Lodge display celebrating Caviar Caspia, pairing with St. Regis’ Snow Lodge collaboration.
- The incident drew attention to the St. Regis Aspen’s social scene, noted for celebrity guests and top DJs.
- Page Six described the incident with a blend of entertainment-tinted detail and investigative gloss.
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