Updated: Black Cat Hats and Bags in Los Gatos is Closing

Update: Noon Jan. 2, 2014: A sales associate at Black Cat Hats in Los Gatos says owner Janet Dashiell is closing her store at 59 No. Santa Cruz Ave. effective Feb. 16.

Black Cat Hats sales associate Elle Rogers said Dashiell has sent her customers a letter saying she's closing her boutique because she wants to spend more time with her family and parents.

A liquidation sale that began this morning Thursday, Jan. 2 continues through Feb. 15, Rogers said.

Rogers said she didn't know what other retailer would occupy the commercial space once Black Cat Hats leaves.

Rogers added boutique merchandise is marked down from between 10 and 60 percent. As the sale progresses, the price reductions will be greater, she said.

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Black Cat Hats and Bags, 59 No. Santa Cruz Ave., is closing its doors forever, owner Janet Dashiell has announced on the business' website and Facebook page.

Large neon green signs posted outside the small store's windows this week are also announcing the sad news to the public.

Dashiel said in her Facebook post that the boutique, which specializes in hats for men and women, would begin a liquidation sale today, Thursday, Jan. 2 at 10 a.m. 
 
The shop, which also carries other accessories such as jewelry, handbags, perfume, scarves, gloves and gifts, will continue the sale until Jan. 31, according to its website.

Its hat selection comes from lines such as Stetson, Scala, San Diego Hat, San Francisco Hat, Betmar, Wallaroo, Scala, Toucan, Something Special, Hat Stack and more. 

Details: 408-354-1910, or jldash@hotmail.com

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