1950s Balenciaga Reproduction Peach Basket Hat in Subtle Green
$180.00
Striking and flirty comes this adorable green woven hat by Balenciaga! This bonnet - like hat is composed of ovarlapping white and green loops, and features a low, round crown, and a brim that curves downwards towards the wearer's face. The structure of the hat tapers towards the back, ending in a narrow brim with thin, elegant accent bow.
In the 1950s, before European designers began exporting their pieces en masse to the United States, they would license their designs to American companies. These American companies would then fabricate the items and sell them to clients stateside. Although this cap is not directly from their atelier in Europe, the design is authentically Balenciaga!
1950s Custom Neiman Marcus Sienna Snakeskin Turban
$550.00
Absolutely gorgeous mid century sienna brown snakeskin turban custom made by the Neiman Marcus department store. The turban is made of ruched snakeskin and gathers in a bow at the back. The piece is rather versatile and can be worn backwards with the bow in front, or sideways for flair! The snakeskin is supple but well molded and retains its shape. The cap is lined in silk organza.
Wonderful wearable Gift! Great also for fashion shoots, runway shows, and screen or stage!
20.5"
1950s Elsa Schiaparelli Red and Black Felt Eastern Hat
$295.00
Striking red and black felt hat by Elsa Schiaparelli! This structured hat has aristocratic eastern influences, resembling a cossack hat, a Manchurian hat, and a Qing dynasty winter court official hat! The hat has a black upturned brim that rises above the red crown in the front, and tapers to a narrow brim in the back; the interior of the brim is red. The brim features a delicate, thin, black, grosgrain ribbon with horizontal red stitching. The ribbon wraps around the hat entirely, appearing to originate from in between a notch in the brim at the back of the hat, and ending in a long, flat bow at the front. The body of the hat was made in Italy.
Modern US Size: S Circumference: 20 1/2, Diameter: 7 inches
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1950s Evelyn Varon Black Tambourine Beaded Pompom Hat
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Absolutely delightful black hat by Evelyn Varon! This fantastic hat has a shallow velvet base decorated with multiple loose pompom strands with multifaceted black beads at the base. The pompoms bounce playfully when worn. The hat sits gently on top of the wearer's head, and has stiff triangular tabs for support. It has a grosgrain ribbon and is lined.
Modern US Size: One size fits all Circumference: 17inches, Diameter: 6 1/4 inches
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1950s Irene of New York Grey Raw Silk Turban
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This is a classic turban made by the expert Irene of New York! Grey raw silk wraps around creating this striking turban from the 50s. The neutral color will be easy to wear and agreeable to many garments and styles. The fabric is sturdy and substantial as shown in the following images. circumference 23.55" around
1950s Jack McConnell Peacock Feather Rhinestone Hat
$585.00
Graceful peacock feather and rhinestone hat by Jack McConnell. This lively hat features an avant-garde asymmetric felt brim dividing the hat into a lower iridescent green-gold-blue feather section, and a top iridescent cobalt blue-green-purple feather section. The brim of the hat is decorated with bouncy, wispy stalks of white exposed quills tipped with green-gold, rhinestoned feathers. At the base of the stalks are the delicate clusters of the same green feathers. This hat is an absolute showstopper that strikes a delicate but firm balance between playful and elegant!
Modern US Size: Small
Circumference: 21, Diameter: 7 3/4 inches
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1950s Miss Sally Victor Black Velvet Rhinestone Feather Pillbox Hat
$165.00
Elegant Miss Sally Victor black pillbox hat! This velvet pillbox hat features a small triangular patch at the front, accented with a delicate rhinestone cluster sphere. Four burnt ostrich feathers spring from beneath the velvet triangle, resting over the hat in an exquisite arch. The hat has a diamond mesh veil that floats delicately over the wearer's face. The hat has a comb on each side for the wearer's stability, as well as a gold lame interior.
Modern US Size: One Size Pill Box Circumference: 16 1/2, Diameter: 6 1/4 inches
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1950s Pierre Cardin Gold Metallic Turban - Rare
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Extremely Rare Gold fabric pleated turban by Avant Garde designer Pierre Cardin. Extremely well designed and constructed. Turban can be worn high on the head or pulled down covering the crown. The turban is lined with red fabric and gross grain ribbon band. 21" and is a size small. Add some drama to your life with this iconic turban.
Pierre Cardin is an Avant Garde designer who excells in branding and licensing. Early on he worked for Elsa Schaparelli and later Christian Dior. He is known for the bubble dress created in the 1960s.
1950s Sally Victor Black Wool Bow Turban
$155.00
Considered by Fortune Magazine to be one of three top style designers in American Millinery, Sally Victor gave American Hollywood stars, Mamie Eisenhower and even Jackie Kennedy the hats they loved. In 1950 she created this perfect turban.
This beautiful hat is composed of layers of black felt, folded into an undulating turban shape. The hat is punctuated by an asymmetrical, angular petal made of the ends of the turban wrap. Gorgeous with an understated elegance. The hat is lined in black satin.
Perfect for any occasion!
1960s Camel Colored Suede Equestrian Hat
$150.00
Elegant and playful suede mod equestrian hat! This fun hat is composed of four panels of camel colored suede, brought together at the top of the hat's crown and accented with a single plush suede button. The back of the hat has a short decorative arrow-point band with suede buttons at both ends. The hat as a short, gently sloping brim in front. The hat has a grosgrain ribbon.
Modern US Size: Medium
Circumference: 22, Diameter: 7 1/2 inches
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1960s Christian Dior Hand Painted Pheasant Feather Chapeaux
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Remarkable 1960's Christian Dior pheasant feather chapeaux. Feathers are hand painted with and dipped into gold paint. Feathers are, woven into and wrapped around, the hat in a turban style. Feathers beautifully placed atop a brown mesh chapeaux. Perfect for the upcoming fall chill!
Hat measures 19.75 inches, Extra Small/Small
1960s Christian Dior Miss Dior Angora Mod Cloche Hat
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Fantastic hat by Miss Dior. This fantastic Miss Dior hat by Christian Dior has an elongated cloche shape with a long crown and small, sloping brim. The hat has a soft white, plush, brushed cropped angora exterior, with a large olive accent bow. The hat was made in France and shown at Macy's Little Shop, a boutique within Macy's that hosted high quality imported goods from France.
Modern US Size: Small - Medium
Circumference: 21 1/2, Diameter: 7 1/2 inches
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1960s Christian Dior Neutral Boucle and Painted Feather Chapeaux
$215.00
Classic 1960s Christian Dior turbin for fall. Made of large looped wool boucle and painted feathers that have been enmeshed in a fine green tulle. Wonderful swirl design of the fabrics and feathers complete this classic beehive shaped chapeaux. Lined with maroon silk grosgrain ribbon fabric.
Hat measures 21", Small
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1960s Christian Dior Red Rose Chapeaux
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Vintage Christian Dior Red Rose Chapeaux. Roses are velvet and a different texture than the rest of the hat that is also velvet with a shorter pile. Lining is Oxblood red silk grosgrain fabric.
Hat is 21"
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1960s Miss Dior Green Angora Hat
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Vintage 1960s Miss Dior hat designed by Marc Bohan. This golden moss green angora rabbit hat is ultra soft and fuzzy, and has a distinctive 1960s London Mod look. This adorable deep cloche hat features a grosgrain ribbon.
Hat is 21"- Small
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1960s Schiaparelli Floral Print Fleece Hat
$325.00
Whimsy Elsa Schiaparelli (1890-1973) piece of art! This early 1960's hat is a perfect example of just how before her time Ms. Schiaparelli truly was. She mixed her love of surrealism along with fun and frivolity in this showstopper! Of course, she incorporated her branded "Schiaparelli Pink" as well. The floral print resembles Liberty of London Prints. Hat's sides greet at back to a spectacularly fun tassel! Schiaparelli Original label inside.
Modern US Size - Small Circumference: 20 1/2, Diameter: 8 inches
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1960s Ted Lapidus Bone White Leather Hat
$200.00
Vintage Ted Lapidus hat. This sophisticated, sculptural hat consists of bone white leather in undulating folds, forming a re-interpreted beret-like shape. The hat has boning throughout, becoming wider as it becomes taller. Tassel details at the back of the hat add a bit of playful flair.
Circumference: 21,
Diameter: 11 inches
US Size Small
1960s Urbi et Orbi Pheasant Feather Pillbox Hat
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1970's Sublime Irene of New York Champagne Silk Turban
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We adore this impeccably crafted silk turban by Irene of New York. It has a mesh lining and luxurious silk that wraps and pleats around the head. Turbans and scarves were a popular accessory in the 70s.
DESIGNER
Irene of New York
BRAND
Irene of New York
IN THE STYLE OF
1970
PLACE OF ORIGIN
United States
PERIOD
1970-1979
CONDITION
Excellent
See Condition Descriptions
WEAR
Wear consistent with age and use.
MARKED SIZE
Small (US)
1970s Miss Carnegie by Hattie Carnegie Notch Back Bow Hat
$305.00
This fantastic bohemian felt hat by Miss Carnegie by Hattie Carnegie has a rounded crown and a distinctive folded notch at the back of the wide brim. The hat features a polkadot pattern throughout, a thin grosgrain ribbon at the base of the crown, and two fan-like ribbon arrangements, one in each of the notch folds. The hat - with its wide brim, 70s ochre-black color scheme, and bonnet construction- is both funky and fantastic!
Modern US Size: Medium Circumference: 23, Diameter: 9 inches
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Hattie Carnegie was born Henrietta Kanengeiser in Vienna, Austria-Hungary. She was the second of seven children, and lived in poverty in her youth. The family immigrated to the United States when she was still a child, and settled in Manhattan. After her father’s death in 1902, Hattie took a job as a messenger at Macy’s to help support her family, and in 1904 she modeled and trimmed hats at a millinery.
In 1909 Hattie branched out, launching a hat making business with dressmaker Rose Roth, but by 1919 Roth had left the business, leaving Carnegie as the owner of “Hattie Carnegie, Inc,” a company that had a working capital of $100,000. Carnegie began traveling to Paris to buy original dresses to both sell in her shop, and use as inspiration for her own garment and accessory designs. Carnegie was instrumental in bringing Paris fashion to the United States; she imported Lanvin, Molyneux, Patou, Schiaparelli, Vionnet, and others, lavishing New York with gorgeous garments and groundbreaking designers that would have not crossed the pond otherwise. Carnegie also discovered and nurtured the talents of many prominent American designers, including Norman Norell, Pauline Trigère, and James Galanos. In 1925, Carnegie bought a building off of Park Avenue to house her $3.5-million-a-year business, and stayed there producing pieces throughout the Great Depression.
During World War II French haute couture came to a standstill. Carnegie rose to prominence on the international stage as an authority on fashion, and her works were seen in the theatre, cinema and on magazine covers. Although still glamorous, her designs became more austere when the United States joined the Allied Powers. As a part of the war effort, Carnegie designed a dress for Life Magazine. The dress patterns were published in the magazine alongside detailed instructions; it was said that although the dress could have been made for as little as $5, the original dress was valued at $175. After the war, Carnegie continued her business, the epitome of perseverance.
Sometime in her early 20s, Hattie had taken the last name Carnegie after Andrew Carnegie, the industrialist, philanthropist, and richest man in the United States during her lifetime. She certainly lived up to the name, having worked her way through and out of an impoverished childhood and into a glamorous life doing what she loved, while still grossing millions a year. Carnegie passed away in 1956, having been instrumental in the diffusion of Parisian fashion into American society, having nurtured the finest designing minds of the early and mid 20th century, and having designed all manner of enchanting things, including hats, handbags, gloves, jewelry, furs, lingerie, cosmetics, and even perfume.
1970s Mr. John Jr. Trevi Moss Green Hat with Tortoiseshell Lucite Chain
$210.00
Funky 1970s Mr John Jr Trevi bucket hat. This wide-brimmed hat is accented with a stitch ridge running front to back, a well as a tortoiseshell oval link Lucite chain band, and a tortoiseshell Lucite neck toggle. The hat is soft and sleek, and features a grosgrain ribbon in its interior.
Circumference: 20"
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1970s Yves Saint Laurent Colorful Tassel Sun Hat, M
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Playful and timeless sun hat by Yves Saint Laurent is perfect for your a weekend at the beach or just keeping your face out of the sun.
The woven hat features a sandy yellow upper with colorful pink and brown edges and trim. The back of the hat is accented by a colorful rigid tassel formed from the end of the trim. The entire underside of the hat features the same colorful pink and brown pseudo - stripe as the edges and trim of the hat, and quite frankly reminds us of the glorious rainbow eucalyptus of Hawaii. The inside of the hat has a mint green grosgrain ribbon upon which the Yves Saint Laurent label sits.
1980s Adolfo Black Felt Hat with Yellow and Orange Ribbon
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Understated medium width brim hat by Adolfo. The hat is somewhat similar to a boaters hat, although with a thick curled brim, and a circular, rounded crown. The hat is topped off with a wide ribbon band in red, orange, and black. Spectacular!
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Straw Boater Hat
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2001 Stephen Jones Rose Red Felt Layered Bucket Hat, England
$455.00
Striking! Fun bright red hat by Stephen Jones! This brilliant bucket hat features a high, round crown with a wide, sloping brim giving the piece a cloche - like look. The hat is composed of five stacked layers of felt with playful asymmetric edges, making the piece look somewhat like a rose. All eyes on you!
Stephen Jones is among the leading milliners of the day, bringing hats into the modern era with interesting materials, juxtapositions of form, and unabashed attitude! Clients include: Princess Diana, Boy George, Rhianna, Katy Perry, Mick Jagger Jones has collaborated with: Rei Kawakubo, Vivienne Westwood, Claude Montana, Thom Browne, Dior.
Philip Treacy Navy and Black Feather Sculptural Fascinator
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Master hat designer Philip Treacy has designed a sculptural navy fascinator with black feathers. Stunning scale and the ultimate drama abound in this design. The headpiece is attached to a wire headband that disappears into your up-do leaving only the spectacular high- fashion design to be seen by all. A truly exciting fascinator! Philip Treacy is an Irish award winning haute couture milliner who started making hats as a hobby. In 1991 he started designing hats for Chanel. He had his first fashion show in 1993 during fashion week. Then in 1994 he opened his first store in London. “Every hat I have ever made has begun in my mind as a photograph. I can see it on the model, at the right angle, before I even begin.” ~ Philip Treacy
Vintage Milgrim Sequin and Beaded Ostrich Feather Hat
$235.00
Stunning and glistening, this gorgeous Milgrim hat is sequined and beaded in a swirl of forms. The hat features a bouquet of burn ostrich feathers affixed to the hat via a velvet base. The hat has a mesh lining with a grosgrain ribbon, and sits angled on the head. Sally Milgrim designed wearable costumes for the modern American woman. Her work included suits, gloves, hats, and shoes. Milgrim was the head designer for the House of Milgrim for more than twenty years, and designed pieces for several Presidential wives, including Mrs. Roosevelt, Mrs. Hoover and of course Mrs. Coolidge.
Modern US Size: Small
Circumference: 21, Diameter: 5 1/2 inches
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