Somerville is said to have persuaded Princess Diana to move towards larger hats with wider brims , rather than the feathered and netted creations she favoured in the early years .
He believed this change of style helped to revive hat sales among younger customers .
Somerville is said to have persuaded Princess Diana to move towards larger hats with wider brims , rather than the feathered and netted creations she favoured in the early years , and he believed this change of style helped to revive hat sales among younger customers .