Black Cat Vintage Hats

Absolutely unlike any hat we’ve ever seen and guaranteed to be the standout in any collection, this incomparable turban features a 5 ½” silk train that erupts from the center of a pinwheel crown. Stylable in a multitude of ways, the train can trail in the back, be wrapped around the shoulders, or shrouded over the face. A hat for the 1002nd night. Semi-rigid turban with anatomically curved front and flat, Fez-style top. Covered in three shades of silk chiffon, each horizontally mushroom pleated...

When flamboyance is required, look no further than an Afro turban of emerald and cobalt feathers. Constructed like an elastic shower cap, when stuffed it can reach a height of nearl...

When flamboyance is required, look no further than a turban of hot pink feathers. Constructed like an elastic shower cap, when stuffed it can reach a height of nearly a foot. Who k...

Never worn in its original box, this 70-year-old hat is still as modern, relevant and chic as it was when it was first made. Fashioned of ultra-lightweight, tightly-woven ivory straw, it features a traditional Panama crown with an extra wide, slightly downturned brim for added femininity. An elegant cross between a sophisticated sun hat and a natty menswear Panama. Perfect for all seasons. Ivory straw Panama hat with wide, downturned brim and ¼” self ribbon band and bow over right ear. Red grosgrain interior sweatband and ivory grosgrain shape band across crown diameter; unlined. material: lightweight straw, grosgrain noteworthy: remove surface soiling with baby toothbrush or compressed air; do not wet! repairs: none condition: new in original box measurements: crown diameter: 7” left to right, 7 ¼” front to back crown circumference: 22” (interior) brim circumference: 47” brim width: 3 ¾” at front and sides, 2 ¾” at back bow: 3 ¾” wide with 4 ½” tails each side crown height: 5 ½” label: Adolfo...

When you wish to shut the world out politely and elegantly, consider a 360-degree birdcage veil: not only does it scream “hauteur,” it acts as a transparent fence around the entire h...

This dramatic cloche combines a modern, neutral colorway with artisanal details like carved buttons and silk jersey pleating to create a hat pairable with anything from a cocktail dress to trousers. Silk jersey cloche with graduated brim slightly longer in front than in rear. Tricolor bands feature cocoa brim, pleated nude center and black velvet crown...

A dream accessory, this unbelievable Dior hat uses green silk and veiling to simulate a ground of grass, while articulated silk velvet gardenias and leaves cover its surface. Replete...

Appropriate for a multitude of occasions from mourning to tea to church to cocktails, this magnificent cartwheel hat gushes both propriety and drama thanks to its foot-long chenille ...

If a traditional wedding veil or cocktail hat is not your style, consider a floral coronet: slightly more bohemian in flavor, they remain ultra-feminine a...

A feminine take on a menswear classic, this unstructured fedora is completely pliable so it can be bent in a multitude of ways and still maintain its shape. Its narrower brim and sli...

A hat that would make Isabella Blow’s heart flutter, this magnificent fascinator sits atop the head via black velvet “petals” that fan from the crown of the head to the ears. A perfect pink satin rose sits at the top center beneath which a black veil spills to just below the nose. A work of art. Stiff velvet 5-petal fascinator with satin rose at top center; nose-length veil. Fascinator lined in cotton gabardine. material: cotton velvet, cotton gabardine, veiling, poly satin noteworthy: loosen dirt with baby toothbrush or compressed air repairs: replaced veiling condition: excellent measurements: fascinator: each “petal” approx. 4 ½” from crown...

In impossible-to-find dark navy, this extra wide brimmed sun hat would a holy grail even WITHOUT the ultra-chic diamond voids in the brim. With them,...

Looking glamorous and staying warm don't have to be mutually exclusive. Take a page from "Dr. Zhivago" and try a fur hat: you'll feel instantly chic and soften your features at the s...

Not for the faint of heart, this frothy cocktail hat will add inches to your height and ensure you leave a memorable impression. Dangling faceted beads around the bottom edge add sub...

A knockout accessory for New Years Eve or a black tie event, this cocktail hat is as petite as a fascinator but packs the punch of a wide brim. Both glitzy and understated, it balances a glittering sequin skull cap with an alluring cage veil for an unforgettably sophisticated look. Rigid oval calot cap with pavé black sequins; attached tulle birdcage veil...

Like Fedoras, bowler hats look particularly good on women because of their typically masculine association. This one takes androgyny a step further by combining an oversized crown, g...

Helmet hats: Mods went mad for them because their softness perfectly balanced their angular clothes, and they gave a silent middle finger to British "Bobbys" who wore them as part of...

Powdery loft and long, supersoft pelt are the qualities that elevate Toscana shearling above other sheepskins. Made exclusively of Toscana shearling,...

Worn during the Victorian lady’s two-year mourning period, this petite hat telegraphed propriety and solemnity without sacrificing style. Featuring a stiff skullcap adorned with silk velvet bows and gathers, it is accentuated by silk ribbon roses. Best of all, despite its small size it can be perched on the head without the use of hat pins thanks to its velvet bonnet ties. Stiff Victorian half hat...

From the famed San Antonio department store Joske’s, the first fully air conditioned store in Texas. Boasting over 550,000 square feet of space, Joske’s was like a city within a city...

With curled brims that lift the face and draw attention upward, Breton hats are like instant face lifts. In brown straw, this petite version recalls the seaside hats with which Coco ...

Started in 1868, the Bollman Hat Company is America's oldest hat maker and still provides luxury millinery products for brands like Helen Kaminski. Made...

A true transitional piece, this hat can take you from season to season thanks to its tight weave and dark color. The fixed scarf adds the bit of French flair for which the milliner was beloved. Straw basketweave sun hat with rolled brim trimmed in grosgrain ribbon; black and white scarf...

A combination of textures and searing color make this abbreviated cap the exclamation point on any outfit. Gentle rear pleats make the back as beautiful as the front. Absolutely, pos...

The weightlessness of a fascinator with all the pomp of a cocktail hat, this extraordinary hair piece forms an enormous flower via gathers of black tulle an...

From the estate of French heiress (and sister of WWI aviation hero and French Open namesake Roland Garros) Gilberte Garros, this magnificent saucer hat comb...

A hat with the regal bearing of a crown, this beret features a massive rhinestone center brooch and lends a royal touch to basic black formalwear. Pliable silk velvet beret with rol...

A hat worthy of Jean Shrimpton’s 1962 Vogue cover, this floral turban is a celebration of spring that can’t help but make you smile. A profusion of daisies, carnations and poppies ca...

A mainstay for both noblemen and commoners, the bowler was the chosen headwear of outlaws, bankers, Prime Ministers and vaudevillians because its low crown kept it from being knocked off the head in high winds and its rigidity withstood being misshapen when stomped. Made in Massachusetts, this one was likely worn with pinstripe trousers, a Crombie coat and a turned walking stick. Vintage bliss...

The gold standard in men’s millinery, Borsalino has been making the finest hats since 1857. This exceptional Diamante 25 fedora hails from the company’s golden age and conjures the b...