Dobbs at the Waldorf

The Waldorf-Astoria in New York city in 1960 was a hub of global activity; John F. Kennedy and other political figures were known to frequent the hotel for meetings and events during that pivotal election year. Dobbs was one of the prestigious shops housed within the Waldorf-Astoria, catering to the hotel's wealthy international clientele. The famous Dobbs Hat Shop (and its corresponding hat line) that was located within the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City during the mid-20th century.

While Dobbs is most famous for hats, by 1960 they had expanded into a full-service men's haberdashery and flagship boutique.

The phrase "Dobbs at the Waldorf" was not just a location marker; it was a specific brand label used on their most premium merchandise—including neckwear, jewelry, and shirts—sold exclusively at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York.