Mr. John Black Picture Hat
By Mr. John
Located in Alford, MA
John, one of America's great milliners, was known for his classic, unembellished shapes, working under his own label from the late 1940s until 1970. Here, a picture hat in black wov...
Mr. John Black Picture Hat
By Mr. John
Located in Alford, MA
John, one of America's great milliners, was known for his classic, unembellished shapes, working under his own label from the late 1940s until 1970. Here, a picture hat in black wov...
Large Black Straw Cartwheel Picture Hat with Dotted Chenille Veil – M, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Straw picture hat with downturned brim slightly longer in front than in back; shallow crown with trailing grosgrain ribbon and integrated interior straw skullcap. 1’ chenille dot vei...
$1,200
Size: One Size fits all
1930s Lucille Morgan Eggshell Summer Crepe Picture Hat With Trapunto Stitching
By Lucille Morgan
Located in Gresham, OR
An uniquely shaped very large and dramatic 1930s Lucille Morgan summer crepe hat in eggshell with tan trapunto stitching covering the entire hat to give it structure. An unusual pais...
Navy Hole-Punched Straw Wide Brimmed Sun Picture Hat - S, 1950s
By Lonette Originals
Located in Tucson, AZ
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, it's a "unicorn." (And wait unti...
$2,000
Size: Medium size crown
1930 Lilly Dache Paris Black Spiral Horsehair Ribbon Picture Hat & Wire Brim
By Lilly Daché
Located in Gresham, OR
1930s Lilly Dache - Paris black horsehair spiral ribbon cloche hat with wide wired brim. Fits down low and close to the head for a sculpted silhouette. Brim is extravagant and unusua...
Massive Editorial Straw Sun Hat
Located in New York, NY
Massive handwoven openwork straw hat with large bow. This scale of this picture hat is incredibly striking and editorial.
$500
Size: comparable to one size fits most
Victorian Look Black Dotted Mesh Saucer Hat w White Ostrich Feathers– O/S, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Thanks to its wire edge and interior cap, it can be bent and styled as desired to resemble Victorian millinery or a mid-century picture hat. Saucer hat consisting of gathered dotted...
$164Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 1960s Mink Pillbox Hat
Located in New York, NY
Measures about 6.75-7" diameter. The hat comes with its original hat box (pictured).
1930s Pastel Floral Print Day Dress
Located in Alford, MA
Slips over the head. Add a picture hat and enter the world of Gatsby.
1950s Black Silk Velvet Picture Hat with White Silk Flower
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s Black Silk Velvet Picture Hat with White Silk Flower. Black silk velvet picture hat with white silk/velvet handmade flower, thin satin band, and Free edge that allows for drapi...
Magnificent Black & Magenta Feathered Theatrical Picture Hat
Located in Oradell, NJ
This magnificent magenta and black feathered theatrical picture hat had been purchased back in the early 1980's at a Newport, Rhode Island antique shop.
Edwardian Black Fur Felt Picture Hat w/ Painted Ribbon, 1910s
Located in San Francisco, CA
1910s Black Fur Felt Picture Hat w/ Painted Ribbon. Fur felt hat, silk ribbon embellishment with decorative buckle.
1940s Woven Panama Picture Hat with Spider Web Net and Drape
Located in San Francisco, CA
1940s panama woven picture hat with shallow crown, 1 inch fold up on the edge of the wide brim, and a draped spider web styled net trimmed in horse hair creating a fan in the back of...
Unavailable
Size: Medium +
1940s/1950s Deep Rose Hand Sculpted Picture Hat with Mink and Velvet Flowers
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 1940s to early 1950s deep rose colored fur felt picture hat with a wide brim hand sculpted into an asymmetrical frame.
Unavailable
Original JayThorpe Fine Straw Picture Hat
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is an original very fine natural colored straw hat wrapped in thick, pale pink silk ribbon with a large bow on the side. The design shows the extraordinary talents of the millin...
Black Velvet Picture Hat with Rhinestone Embellishment
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is a stunning, black velvet picture hat with a rhinestone embellishment t the crown.
1930s Brown Woven Straw Picture Sun Hat
Located in San Francisco, CA
1930s cocoa brown woven straw picture sun hat with a rolled hatband of straw and velvet ribbon finished with a bow and drape on the back.
Pearl Encrusted Straw Picture Hat
Located in New York, NY
Charming straw picture hat retailed by Best & Co., one of the finest retailers in New York in that era.
Gorgeous 50s Collette Cathay Picture Hat in Straw and Silk
Located in Gresham, OR
A spectacular Collette Cathay 1950s picture hat in natural straw, white tulle and pink silk detail and flower trim.
1950s Floral Embellished Picture Hat
Located in Alford, MA
Wide brimmed and with a flat crown, this beautiful floral print hat is embellished with soutache and beads. The fabric has a beige ground with coral and green flowers and foliage. Ar...
50's Black Velvet and Ostrich Feather "Henry VIII" Picture Hat
Located in Gresham, OR
Classic black and white never looked better with this romantic "Henry VIII" styled 1950's hat styled by Patrice! Fine black velvet gathered crown hat with brim trimmed in dense whit...
Lilly Dache 50s Huge Mocha Felt Hat w/ Bow Trim
By Lilly Daché
Located in Gresham, OR
A spectacular Lilly Dache 50s picture hat in mocha color felt. A large 6.5" brim and 4.5" tall crown is trimmed with a large felt bow!
Hattie Carnegie Organza Picture Hat
By Hattie Carnegie
Located in New Hope, PA
Hattie Carnegie designed this striking silk organza picture hat exclusively for I. Magnin. Ingeniously designed and constructed, the face framing hat is light as a feather.
1950's Fine Black Straw Broad Brimmed Picture Hat
Located in New Hope, PA
An over sized black woven straw picture hat is trimmed with a black velvet ribbon at the crown.
Handwoven Wide Brimmed Straw Picture Hat
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully hand woven in contrasting colours of straw.
Patricia Underwood Spectacularly Large Wide Brimmed Flower Trimmed Picture Hat
By Patricia Underwood
Located in New Hope, PA
This beautiful ivory horse hair hat has a very generous brim to protect you from the sun or prying eyes, it was custom made for my client by her friend Patricia Underwood. The hat i...
Antique Straw Hat with Silk Roses
Located in New York, NY
Fine straw picture hat with full antique silk rose bouquets caught under brown netting. 6" brim with approx. 3" crown.
Leslie James Large Purple Oval Straw Hat Trimmed w/ Flowers
By Leslie James
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous Leslie James large oval shaped purple straw picture hat with short crown trimmed in velvet ribbon and silk flowers.
Nan Duskin Wide Brimmed Hat Lacquered Black Straw
Located in New Hope, PA
This fabulous big picture hat made from a shiny black straw was designed by Bellini for the high end retailer Nan Duskin.
Givenchy Haute Couture Runway Worn Lavender Straw Hat
By Givenchy
Located in New Hope, PA
As a valued customer, and friend of the designers, she has backstage access to purchase the clothing and accessories the minute that they leave the Haute Couture runway. This stunnin...
Philip Treacy Chanel Haute Couture Runway Worn 1 of a kind Fantasy Hat
By Philip Treacy, Chanel
Located in New Hope, PA
A sheer and lightweight navy blue straw picture hat is a true Flight of Fancy since the crown is covered with white feather flowers.
Motsch Paris for Hermes Felt Hat Orange Size 57
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Would make a great gift ! No box The White Hat seen on picture is NOT included in the sale.
Early 20th Century Red Bead & Sequin Central Asian Hat
Located in Atlanta, GA
Slappey's extensive collection. The hat is pictured on page 73 of the catalog which is included.
MOTSCH Paris For HERMES Felt Hat Light Grey Size 56
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Would make a great gift ! No box The orange Hat seen on picture is NOT included in the sale.
Sold
Size: none; comparable to size 21
Mr King Plush 2-Tone Camel Beaver Fur Parker Bowles Bowler Derby Hat - S, 1974
Located in Tucson, AZ
Uncannily similar to a model favored by Camilla Parker Bowles (pictured). Oversized bowler hat of ivory and chocolate brown beaver fur with deeply rolled brim; 2 ¾” ivory and rust s...
Chanel Wool-Felt Camellia Beret Hat
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Geneva, CH
It is a size 56 and is signed on the interior of the hat (see picture 6). To summarize, the national French beret with the Chanel twist !
Vintage 1950s 50s Strapless Gold Silk Beaded Formal Gown Dress by Kay Selig
Located in Sparks, NV
The dress is lined with rear metal zip closure and comes with a matching wrap (pictured) and formal velvet hat (not pictured). All three pieces were worn once and then stored in a ce...
1930s Black Straw Picture Hat
Located in San Francisco, CA
1930s Black Straw Picture Hat with two-tiered structure, black velvet band, and matching bow.
1940s Bullocks Coral Picture Hat
Located in San Francisco, CA
1940s coral woven straw picture hat with wide brim, gros-grain ribbon bow and contrasting trim
1950s Cream Lace Picture Hat
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s cream-colored starched lace picture hat with handmade french silk flowers, velvet trim, and bow accent.
1950s White Silk Picture Hat
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s White structured raw silk picture hat trimmed with velvet ribbon and decorated with a double silk rose flowers with rhinestone accents.
1950s Hot Pink Feathered Picture Hat
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s hot pink and majenta wide brimmed picture hat with layered feathers in multi-tones of pink.
1930s Black High Design Picture Hat
Located in San Francisco, CA
1930s Black High Design Picture Hat made of velvet and twill with Bakelite and rhinestone accent.
Raffia Picture Hat
By Bill Cunningham
Located in New Hope, PA
This large brimmed hat is made from lacquered blue raffia straw. It is woven to create the big platter shaped hat as well as the large raffia bow at the back of the hat. There is an ...
1950s Black Raw Silk Picture hat with Silk Handmade Flower
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s Black Raw Silk Picture hat with Silk Handmade Flower and grosgrain ribbon edge
80s Adolfo for Saks 5th Black Velvet Picture Hat w/ Ostrich Plume
By Adolfo
Located in San Francisco, CA
80s Adolfo for Saks 5th Black Velvet Picture Hat w/ Ostrich Plume.
1950s Soft Grey Picture Hat with Purple Velvet Band, Flowers, and Feathers
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s soft grey wide-brimmed picture hat made of beaver fur felt. The crown of the hat has a bold purple velvet band finished with handmade lavender silk velvet flowers and two-toned...
1950s Mustard Yellow Felt Picture Hat with Cording Accents
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s mustard yellow beaver fur felt hat finished with a handmade cord and pearl hat band that ends to a decorative bow and tails extending over the wide brim. The brim is fully wire...
1930s Woven Straw Sun Hat
Located in San Francisco, CA
1930s Woven straw wide-brimmed sun/picture hat decorated with a navy and rainbow-colored stripped hat band edges in brick-a-bract accents.
Wearable Art Mod Paper/Aluminum Linked Gown with Matching Hat, 1967
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Low draped back. Comes with matching hat not pictured. Inspired by iconic designer Paco Rabanne.
Edwardian Winged Picture Hat
Located in San Francisco, CA
Edwardian Winged Picture Hat. Fully feathered 1910s wide brimmed picture hat with ruffle band detail.
1960s Woven Straw Picture Hat with Feather
Located in San Francisco, CA
1960s Woven Straw Picture Hat with pewter-colored grosgrain band and bird feather accent along the side
Edwardian Taupe Picture Hat w/ Feather Trim
Located in San Francisco, CA
Edwardian Taupe Picture Hat w/ Feather Trim. Wide brimmed fur velvet hat, all-over feather trim on a contrast orange hat band.
1950s Beige Picture Hat with Silk Multicolored Flowers
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s Beige Picture Hat with Silk Multicolored Flowers. Silk beige hat with silk and velvet hand-cut flowers over the structured brim.
1930s Saks Fifth Ave. Black Straw Picture Hat
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in San Francisco, CA
1930s/1940s Saks Fifth Ave. Black Straw Picture Hat with sculpted brim, layered crown, and a wide pleated band finished with an oversized bow.
1940's Leslie James Champagne Raffia Picture Hat
By Leslie James
Located in San Francisco, CA
1940's Champagne/beige Raffia Picture Hat with fuchsia grosgrain band with silk and velvet rose.
1940s G. Howard Hodge Black Picture hat
Located in San Francisco, CA
Howard Hodge black wool felt picture hat featuring a 5 inch wide open-faced brim hand shaped to come to a center focused point.
40s Straw Picture Hat Embellished with Handmade Fruit and Oversize Horse Fly
Located in San Francisco, CA
40s Straw Picture Hat Embellished with Handmade Straw Fruit and Oversized Horse Fly
1940s Magenta Picture Hat
Located in San Francisco, CA
1940s magenta fur felt hat with an open and gathered crown. The wide brim is also gathered and finished with a piping hat band and a hand beaded accent on the side of the front.
1980s Eric Javits Black Picture Hat With Gold Crown and Bow
By Eric Javits
Located in San Francisco, CA
1980s Eric Javits black wool felt wide brimmed picture hat with a shallow crown decorated with a multi-textured gold lurex textile that matches the enlarged bow that decorates the back.
1930s Woven Straw Summer Picture Hat with Purple Velvet Cord Accent
Located in San Francisco, CA
1930s handwoven straw picture hat that is unlined and meant to be worn in the summer.
1920s Dusty Rose Pink Picture Hat with Lamé and Silk Flowers
Located in San Francisco, CA
1920s Art Deco dusty rose pink picture hat with wide brim that is covered in silver lamé confided in a floral patter.
Comme des Garcons Straw Lattice Work Picture Hat
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Whimsical piece by Comme des Garcons. Natural straw woven and wrapped to form an openwork lattice. Wide brim and unlined. Fancy and fun!
1910s Edwardian Black Felt Hat w/ Pink Feathers & Trim
Located in San Francisco, CA
Authentic Edwardian black felt picture hat, trimmed in black and pink ostrich feathers and embroidered ribbon.
1910s Black Velvet Edwardian Hat with Ostrich Plume
Located in San Francisco, CA
1910s Black Velvet Edwardian Hat with Ostrich Plume. Authentic Edwardian black velvet picture hat, trimmed in chiffon, beads, and an ostrich plume.
1940s Red Bordeaux Velvet Hat w/ Ostrich Feathers
Located in San Francisco, CA
1940s Red Bordeaux Velvet Hat w/ Ostrich Feathers. 1940s version of an Edwardian picture hat.
$9,415
Size: S enquire for exact measurments
Paul Daunay Couture silk and wool dress and coat ensemble, c. 1952-57
By Paul Daunay
Located in London, GB
Presenting an exquisite and exceptionally rare Paul Daunay couture fall daytime ensemble, a true gem hailing from the era of circa 1952-57. This ensemble is a stunning showcase of ar...
$988
Size: Size; Recommended UK 4 - 6.
1988 Vivienne Westwood Black Velvet and Jersey long sleeve corset - Bustier
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Sheffield, GB
A 1988 Vivienne Westwood boned, velvet & jersey corset, with 3/4 length sleeves and zip fasten closure. Size; Recommended UK 4 - 6. Measurements are provided in inches (‘’) Pit to ...
Emmanuelle Khanh White Silk Blouse Shirt 1980s
By Emmanuelle Kahn
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous white silk organza blouse, shirt, top by Emmanuelle Khanh. It is double breasted with large mother of pearl buttons and a large notched portrait collar. The long, full r...
$948Sale Price|25% Off
Size: Medium
1960s Guy Laroche Couture Lipstick Red Virgin Wool A Line Vintage 60s Mini Dress
By Guy Laroche
Located in San Diego, CA
1960s GUY LAROCHE Couture lipstick red virgin wool A-Line mini dress! The perfect alternative to a little black dress, this red gem is sure to stand out! Hand made, with the utmost a...
1950s Mink Beret W/ Stunning Rhinestone Bar Accent
Located in Gresham, OR
A 1950s mink beret with a stunning rhinestone accent piece that appears to pierce the crown.
Vintage 1990s black and white wool suit Moschino Cheap & Chic
By Moschino
Located in LAGNY-SUR-MARNE, FR
Vintage 1990s black and white suit (jacket and skirt) by Moschino Cheap & Chic. The black and red version of this suit can be seen on the ICONIC Fran fine on the hit sitcom the Nanny...
Oscar de la Renta Purple Ombre Houndstooth Check Silk Cocktail Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Francisco, CA
Oscar de la Renta silk pencil cut cocktail dress in a purple checked houndstooth pattern and ombre mid section. Back zip and hook and eye. 100% silk. Made in USA. Size 8. Runs sli...
Chanel 90s Vintage Canvas & Leather Duffle Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel late 80s early 90s canvas and leather quilted duffle bag. Gold tone hardware. Handle drop 6.5". Detachable strap measures 44". Small glue residue on top, interior smell due to...
1998 Fall/Winter Ralph Lauren Purple Label Cream Cashmere Strapless Gown
By Ralph Lauren Purple Label
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1998 Fall Winter Ralph Lauren purple label collection cream 100% cashmere strapless gown. Worn on the runway in 1998 by super model Shalom Harlow, this classic minimalist piece speak...
1950s Claire McCardell Blue Silk Dress
By Claire McCardell
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Late 50s Claire McCardell Blue Silk Dress with 3/4 sleeves. Fit size: Small/ 4 Bust : 36”/ Waist :26” / Dress Length : 48 with 2” hem **small faint light discoloration on shoulde...
Vivienne Westwood green harris-tweed 'Time Machine' skirt, fw 1988
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Presenting the Vivienne Westwood green Harris tweed 'Time Machine' mini skirt, a remarkable creation from the Autumn-Winter 1988 collection that exemplifies the designer's daring and...
1990's THIERRY MUGLER persimmon dress with asymmetrical wrap
By Thierry Mugler
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Striking persimmon orange linen dress from the 1990's designed by Thierry Mugler. Designed with an asymmetric silhouette featuring a single delicate spaghetti strap on one side and a...
Shockingly New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Final Collection Heels Sz 37
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Brand New Size 37 * Tom Ford Era Velvet Heels * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent. He was inspired by the Chinese Collection of 1977. Th...
1970s Lilli Diamond Taupe + Mint Green Marabou Feather 70s Maxi Dress + Jacket
By Lilli Diamond
Located in San Diego, CA
Fantastic vintage LILLI DIAMOND taupe and mint green jersey maxi dress and matching cardigan / jacket ! Features a soft jersey fabric that offers plenty of stretch. Sleeveless maxi d...
Thierry Mugler Tuxedo Jumpsuit 1980s
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black jumpsuit by Thierry Mugler. It has a tuxedo influence with silk peak lapels, flap pockets and decorative snaps closing the double breasted front and one at each cuf...
Celine Silk Tuxedo Suit 1990s
By Celine
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk pants and jacket suit by Celine. The suit has a subtle tuxedo influence via a matching slightly shiny narrow line of silk along each shoulder extending down to ...
The right vintage or designer hat can transform a look. This humble accessory is your reliable pièce de résistance, boosting confidence and lending an air of sophistication to any ensemble.
Functional and a widely renowned, versatile finishing touch when heading out for a night on the town, hats have long been a part of the history of fashion. Wealthy Egyptians, for example, wore hats to keep them cool in the blazing sun.
In the early 1800s, the wide-brimmed bonnets that women wore became increasingly elaborate. The brims broadened and many were embellished with colorful floral decorations. Legendary fashion designer Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel’s career began in millinery, a term that stems from Milan, Italy, as it was the city best known for producing quality hats during the 16th century. That was before she would set the fashion world alight with comfortable and practical jackets and skirts, encouraging women to leave extravagant clothes behind. Halston, who defined the spare, body-conscious style of the so-called Studio 54 era, was the hat designer for Bergdorf Goodman when he first moved to New York City. He had his first encounter with fame in 1961 when Jackie Kennedy wore a pillbox hat he designed.
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