GIVENCHY 1960S Black Wool Jersey Pleated Turban Hat
By Givenchy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GIVENCHY 1960S black wool jersey pleated Turban hat.
GIVENCHY 1960S Black Wool Jersey Pleated Turban Hat
By Givenchy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GIVENCHY 1960S black wool jersey pleated Turban hat.
GIVENCHY 1960s Emerald Green Fine Raffia Straw Pillbox Hat
By Givenchy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GIVENCHY 1960s Emerald Green Fine Raffia Straw Pillbox Hat.
HUBERT de GIVENCHY c.1950's Silk Velvet Juliette Calot Cap Hat
By Givenchy
Located in Thiensville, WI
HUBERT de GIVENCHY c.1950's Silk Velvet Juliette Calot Cap Hat Circa: Early 1950’s Label(s): Reproduction of Hubert de Givenchy Paris; Doop’s (Hollywood) Designer: Hubert de Givenc...
1960s Azure Blue Hubert de Givenchy Velour Fur Felt Mod Bubble Hat W/ Bow
By Givenchy
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautiful 1960s Hubert de Givenchy Mod bubble hat in azure blue fur velour hat with a large fixed bow at back and tucks at front of crown.
Givenchy Hat A
By Frank Horvat
Located in New York, NY
Frank Horvat Givenchy Hat A, 1958 (printed later) durst print 23 1/2 x 33 inches Edition of 12 signed
Archival Pigment
Givenchy Black Velvet Pillbox Hat Crystal Brooch Birdcage Veil, Circa: 1980's
By Givenchy
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Comes with original Givenchy hat box. Circumference: 24"
Unavailable
1970's GIVENCHY Haute Couture velvet bow hat
By Givenchy
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Mint condition, 1970's GIVENCHY Haute Couture velvet bow hat. Navy blue round silhouette hat with velvet ribbon bow detail.
Givenchy Att Haute Couture Vintage Purple Pink Floral Silk Dress & Atelier Hat
By Givenchy
Located in Portland, OR
Givenchy Haute Couture Vintage Purple Pink Floral Silk Dress.
Givenchy Hat A, 1958
By Frank Horvat
Located in New York, NY
Archival pigment print 16 1/2 x 23" ed. of 30 33 x 47" ed. of 12 ALMOST SOLD OUT: platinum print 22 x 18"
Platinum
Givenchy Hat B, 1958
By Frank Horvat
Located in New York, NY
pigment print 16 1/2 x 23" ed. of 30 $21,000 33 x 47" SOLD OUT ALMOST SOLD OUT platinum print 30 x 22" ed. of 30 $33,000
Givenchy Hat C, Paris
By Frank Horvat
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Frank Horvat is a photographer born on April 28, 1928 in Abbazia (Italy), now Opatija (Croatia), presently living and working in France. He is best known for his fashion photography,...
Archival Pigment
Givenchy Animal Pattern Boater Hat
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Givenchy, nouvelle boutique, tiger pattern boater hat in copper and black.
Givenchy Couture Colorful Broad Brimmed Hat
By Givenchy
Located in New Hope, PA
This amazing hat is from a Givenchy Haute Couture runway show in the 1990's.
1950s Givenchy Black Velvet Hat with Rhinestone Detail
By Givenchy
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Absolutely stunning 1950's Givenchy jet black minimalist style velvet jockey hat with a small rhinestone incrusted pom pom at the top.
Fantastic 1950s Hubert de Givenchy Royal Blue Velvet Hat
By Givenchy
Located in Port Hope, ON
So simple, but so elegant on, this hat is slightly rounder than a pillbox hat and looks great slightly to one side.
HUBERT de GIVENCHY Adaptation c.1950's Gathered Tulle Velvet Ribbon Cloche Hat
By Givenchy
Located in Thiensville, WI
This stunning HUBERT de GIVENCHY Paris hat is an "adaption" piece, meaning it is a USA-made and licensed hat designed by Hubert de Givenchy.
Givenchy Beige Velvet Turban, for Ohrbach's
By Givenchy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a lovely vintage turban style hat from the 1960s. It is a Hubert de Givenchy Paris reproduction for Ohrbach's Department Store Oval Room, made from a soft velvet.
Givenchy Haute Couture Feather Hair Ornament
By Givenchy
Located in New Hope, PA
This elegant hair ornament from Givenchy Haute Couture has fanciful feathers that are wrapped with black satin and secured to a tortoise look hair comb. It is in pristine, unworn con...
Givenchy Haute Couture Feather Hair Ornament
By Givenchy
Located in New Hope, PA
This elegant hair ornament from Givenchy Haute Couture has fanciful feathers that are wrapped with black velvet and secured to a tortoise look hair comb. It is in pristine, unworn co...
Givenchy Couture Runway Worn Red & Black Feather Fascinator
By Givenchy
Located in New Hope, PA
A fanciful feather head piece, this was worn by model Deon for the Winter 1994 Givenchy Haute Couture runway show. A sleek black velvet headband is the base for the feathers and ther...
Hubert de Givenchy 50s "Star" Hat in Black Straw
Located in Gresham, OR
An amazing Hubert de Givenchy 50s hat with a 3-dimensional star design front and center in black finely woven straw.
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H 11.75 in W 8.25 in
Givenchy Croquis of a Red Suit and Broad Brimmed Hat with Attached Fabric Sample
By Givenchy
Located in New Hope, PA
Givenchy croquis or fashion sketch, produced in a limited number for Haute Couture clients. Measurements; Height 11.75 Width 8.25
Givenchy 1958 Fashion Illustration by Pierre Mourgue Framed
By Pierre Mourgue
Located in Stamford, CT
1958 fashion illustration of Givenchy light blue dress and hat print by Pierre Mourgue.
Glass, Paper, Wood
Givenchy Hat B, Paris
By Frank Horvat
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Frank Horvat is a photographer born on April 28, 1928 in Abbazia (Italy), now Opatija (Croatia), presently living and working in France. He is best known for his fashion photography,...
Silver Gelatin
Givenchy Hat A, Paris
By Frank Horvat
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Frank Horvat is a photographer born on April 28, 1928 in Abbazia (Italy), now Opatija (Croatia), presently living and working in France. He is best known for his fashion photography,...
Silver Gelatin
1960s Givenchy Straw Wide Brim Hat Vintage Bonwitt Teller
By Givenchy
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning vintage 1960s Givenchy Hat - Multi Colored Ribbon like detailing surrounding the hat as well as the same coloring on the underside of this treasure.
Hubert de Givenchy Straw Hat
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Hubert de Givenchy classic "Breakfast at Tiffany's" silhouette 1961 Haute Couture large brimmed straw hat of deep aqua. with silk grosgrain band and bow.
Givenchy Défilé Silk Wide Brim Hat
By Givenchy
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Givenchy (Made in France) Wide brim hat composed of striped silk in sea-green, purple, black and white colors, decorated with a black ribbon.
Givenchy Haute Couture Gardening Hat, Bunny Mellon
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Givenchy Haute Couture Gardening Hat from Bunny Mellon's estate in a tie dyed denim blue lightweight cotton.
Givenchy Amethyst Purple Velvet Bumper Hat, 1970s
By Givenchy
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage Givenchy Boutique Purple Silk Velvet hat. The hat is structured with a rolled brim and an elastic chin strap.
Vintage Givenchy Boutique Glossy Straw Red Hat
By Givenchy
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Magnificent hat from Givenchy. Broad brimmed. Lacquered straw.
Givenchy Haute Couture Yellow Straw Boater Hat
By Givenchy
Located in New Hope, PA
A sunflower yellow straw boater with a gros grain ribbon hatband was designed by Hubert de Givenchy for his couture collection. It is in excellent condition. Measurements; Interior...
Givenchy Couture Runway Straw Hat, Cellophane Fringe
By Givenchy
Located in New Hope, PA
What a great summer hat! Finely woven pale olive green straw is accented with cellophane fringe that is tied all the way around the brim. The hat is in excellent condition. Measure...
Givenchy Bunny Mellon Haute Couture Gardening Hat, 1960s
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Givenchy Haute Couture Gardening Hat, ex collection, heiress Bunny Mellon.
Givenchy Haute Couture Panama Straw Hat, Snakeskin Band
By Givenchy
Located in New Hope, PA
The hat is in excellent condition and bears the numbered label from Givenchy Haute Couture.
1990s Givenchy Red Straw Boater Grosgrain Bow Hat
By Givenchy
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Measurements Height: 3.5 inches Width (front to back): 11.5 inches Width (side to side): 10.5 inches Circumference 22.25 inches This vintage Givenchy Nouvelle Boutique hat from the ...
Givenchy Haute Couture Runway Worn Lavender Straw Hat
By Givenchy
Located in New Hope, PA
My client, an International Socialite, is a regular attendee at the Haute Couture fashion shows in Paris and Milan. As a valued customer, and friend of the designers, she has backsta...
Givenchy Haute Couture Runway Worn Oversized Straw Hat
By Givenchy
Located in New Hope, PA
Designed for the Ete 96, or summer Haute Couture collection in 1996, this large mocha colored straw hat is guaranteed to get you noticed while it protects you from the sun. A rigid w...
Givenchy Paris Vintage Blue feathered hat, 1950s 1960s
By Givenchy
Located in Wallkill, NY
Deep Blue Givenchy Feathered Hat Measuring 22 inside Circumference.
GIVENCHY c.1950's Solid Cream Silk Duponi Pillbox Style Detailed Button Top Hat
By Givenchy
Located in Thiensville, WI
GIVENCHY c.1950's Solid Cream Silk Duponi Pillbox Style Detailed Button Top Hat Circa: 1950’s Label(s): HUBERT de GIVENCHY PARIS; Saks Fifth Avenue Style: Pillbox Color(s): Cream L...
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Vintage Givenchy
By Givenchy
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Givenchy
Givenchy Haute Couture Oversized Straw Boater
By Givenchy
Located in New Hope, PA
Creamy white woven straw is used for this charming boater with an oversized brim. It is in excellent condition. Measurements; Height 2.75" Width 15" front to back Interior circum...
Givenchy Haute Couture Navy Blue Straw Boater
By Givenchy
Located in New Hope, PA
A perky little navy straw boater has a navy blue grosgrain ribbon hatband and flat bow. It is in excellent condition. Measurements; Height 3" Width 12" Interior circumference 20.5"
Givenchy aubergine velvet beret with feathers 1960s
By Givenchy, Givenchy Nouvelle Boutique
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Givenchy aubergine velvet beret with feathers 1960s...Top stitched concentric circles at the crown...Head band of black braid band with pheasant feather applique at the side...Unline...
Givenchy White Woven Fabric Hat with Feather Butterflies
Located in New Hope, PA
This charming woven fabric hat has a turned up brim on one side. It is trimmed with a wide gros grain ribbon and four feather butterflies. The exterior is in excellent condition. The...
Givenchy 1958 Fashion Illustration by Pierre Mourgue Framed
By Pierre Mourgue
Located in Stamford, CT
1958 fashion illustration of Givenchy light blue dress and hat print by Pierre Mourgue.
Glass, Paper, Wood
Givenchy Vintage Wide Brim Lipstick Red Straw Occasion Hat
By Givenchy
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Givenchy Wide Brim Lipstick Red Straw Occasion Hat
1960s GIVENCHY Suede Pillbox Hat
By Givenchy
Located in Milan, Italy
Good vintage condition Label: Givenchy Paris Colour : burgundy Measurements: Height 5 inch Hat diameter 7,50 inch
1970's GIVENCHY Couture White wide-brim hat
By Givenchy
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Excellent condition, 1970's, GIVENCHY Couture, white, wide-brim hat. Glazed, white straw material.
Givenchy Nouvelle Boutique Vintage 1970s Brown Fur Felt Hat
By Givenchy
Located in Portland, OR
This vintage 1970s Givenchy Nouvelle Boutique brown fur felt hat is in excellent condition and came from the dream estate we acquired that included a wardrobe that represented e a wh...
1960s Jan Leslie Olive Green Polka Dot Velvet Pleated Turban-Style Toque Hat
By I. Magnin
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Jan Leslie olive green polka dot velvet pleated turban-style toque hat. Size Small-Medium
1960s Oleg Cassini Navy Blue + White Mod Linen + Silk Nautical Vintage 60s Hat
By Oleg Cassini
Located in San Diego, CA
Beyond chic 1960s OLEG CASSINI navy blue and white linen and silk blend nautical hat! The white section features a linen and silk blend that retains its' shape nicely. Navy blue faux...
1950s Alex Callifornia Black Straw Cocktail Hat w Stiff Netting Flourish
Located in Gresham, OR
A fabulous 1950s Alex California black straw hat woven in a beautiful pattern (see closeup pic) embellished with a whorl of stiff black horsehair netting for drama! So chic!
1960 Mr. John Jr. Cobalt Blue Velvet Figural Turban Hat
By Mr. John
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautiful 1960s Mr. John Jr. turban hat in a pleated cobalt blue base with figured multicolor velvet. Size medium.
1970s Saks Fifth Avenue Black Sequin Flower Skullcap
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Super cute vintage Saks Fifth Avenue skullcap beanie! Black stretch knit accented with tons of sequins! Large sequined flower on the center of the hat. Sits comfortably on the back o...
1940s Leslie James Navy Blue Felt Tilt Hat w Large Pink Ostrich Plumes
By Leslie James
Located in Gresham, OR
1940s Leslie James Navy Blue Felt Tilt Hat w Large Pink Ostrich Plumes: An unusual tilt hat by the famed milliner Leslie James features and lush ostrich plume and contoured double s...
1960s Christian Dior Black Felt Derby Hat
By Christian Dior
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Perfect Winter Hat Has Arrived! Circa 1960s, this Dior derby style hat features a porkpie brim. The crown of the hat and the outer trim of the brim are made of black faux fur. T...
Lanvin by Castillo for Saks 5th Ave Beige Felted Fuzzy Turban Hat, 1960s
By Jeanne Lanvin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This lovely vintage turban hat is a Saks 5th Ave licensed reproduction of a Jeanne Lanvin design by Castillo. It is made of a soft and furry wool felt. Measurements: 6" high by 7" ...
1950s Balenciaga Haute Couture Black Velvet Jewel Toque Hat
By Balenciaga
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Born in Spain in 1895, Cristóbal Balenciaga is renowned as one of the masters of haute couture. Drawing from strikingly decorative Spanish cultural influence, Balenciaga’s designs up...
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Purple and Green Silk Rouched Hat with Bow
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche hat is composed of a purple and green striped silk. The hat features a rouched detail and bow. In excellent vintage condition, the black bow has f...
1930s Florence Reichman New Look-Inspired Black Felt Hat w/ Peaked Brim
Located in Gresham, OR
A 1950s Florence Reichman New Look-inspired black felt hat with peaks at sides and back. Size Medium. Aerodynamic cocktail charm!
$1,295
Size: 21.75 inches inner circumference
1960s Yves Saint Laurent YSL Black Silk Satin Beaded Vintage 60s Turban Hat
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s YVES SAINT LAURENT black silk / satin beaded turban hat ! Features hand-sewn black beads around the brim, and on the band on the back. Couture quality, with exceptional at...
$175
Size: 22; compare to 21 or size small
Black Gathered Silk Velvet Puff Beret with Rhinestone and Pearl Brooch – S, 1930
Located in Tucson, AZ
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...
1940s Marshall Fields Black Silk Velvet Rhinestone Avant Garde 40s Cloche Hat
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 1940s MARSHALL FIELD'S black silk velvet rhinestone encrusted cloche hat! The perfect piece to complete any outfit. Can be worn by most sizes due to the fit. In gr...
Frank Olive Black Felt & Fur Sculptural Hat circa 1960s
By Frank Olive
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Frank Olive Black Felt & Fur Sculptural Hat from the circa 1960s is a striking example of mid-century millinery artistry. Crafted from luxurious black felt and accentuated with p...
Vivienne Westwood black velvet and faux fur crown, fw 1987
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood black velvet crown with brown faux fur band. Harris Tweed, Fall-Winter 1987
$1,850
Size: none; comparable to size XS
Will Steinman New Look Pink Blue Strapless Back Bow Ballerina Dress - XS, 1950s
By Will Steinman
Located in Tucson, AZ
Pure spun-sugar perfection, right down to the cotton candy colors. Visible beneath the silver lattice-embroidered top skirt, the ruffled attached petticoat provides volume enough to ...
Yves Saint Laurent Coco Brown Form-Fitting Lined Jersey Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent coco brown form-fitting lined jersey scoop-neck dress features a handkerchief hemline on both the dress's hem and also on the bell-sleeve's cuff. Detaile...
Vintage 1930s Blush Pink Crepe Silk Bia Cut Gown US 4 UK 8
Located in Nashville, TN
This breathtaking 1930's crepe silk gown rendered in the warmest shade of blush pink, accented by draped waterfall pleats and the most figure flattering bias cut, is a rare piece to ...
$1,350
Size: none; comparable to size XXS
Sapphire Silk Halter Ball Gown w Tabletop Pannier Hoop Skirt - XXS, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Worn by a well-to-do young Parisian at her debutante ball, which included a pre-party on a Seine-docked yacht. The convertible halter neck adds real-world practicality, but the jaw-...
Haute Couture Black Embroidered French Silk Net Fringed Shawl- 40", 1900s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Despite being over a century old, this intricate mantilla is as colorful and perfect as the day it was made. Similar in complexity to a piano shawl but half the traditional size (and...
Thierry Mugler Couture SS 2001 Beaded Evening Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Praha 4, Hlavní město Praha
Thierry Mugler Couture elegant evening dress from spring summer 2001 collection. PVC collar with glass beads embroideries. High leg slit. Open back. Rounded hem. Deep purple colour....
Alexander McQueen F/W 2004 Beige Metallic Tweed Tie Neck Blazer & Skirt 2pc Suit
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Chicago, IL
Alexander McQueen F/W 2004 "Pantheon As Lecum" tweed skirt suit. As seen on the runway; look #3. Beige with copper and navy metallic basket weave wool blend fabric. Beautiful asymmet...
White wedding ( or evening) dress CHRISTIAN DIOR by Maria-Grazia Chiuri
By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White wedding ( or evening) dress. No fabric composition tag but probably rayon. Invisible zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Button and buttonhole closure on the cuffs and...
Chanel Vintage S/S 1998 Silver Crystal Chiclet Straps Black 98p Gown Dress
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Meet this exquisite vintage Chanel dress from the iconic Spring/Summer 1998 collection, famously worn by the stunning Naomi Campbell. Crafted from luxurious black wool crepe, its sil...
2000S JOHN GALLIANO CHRISTIAN DIOR Olive Green Silk Chiffon One Shoulder Dress
By John Galliano
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully made with an internal corset to keep the shape of the dress. Some damage due to young rich girls who's mother's taught them no sense of decorum. Damage is on side where t...
$1,570
Size: IT 40 (US 4 / UK 8 / FR 36)
Prada Fairy Collection Runway Checked Stretch-Jersey Midi Dress, SS2008
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in Geneva, CH
During forty years, Miuccia Prada has been responsible for a countless of iconic collections. Prada’s clothing became the epitome of Milanese chic. Despite that, the Italian designer...
Vintage Oscar De La Renta F/W 2004 Cashmere Sable Beaded Embroidered Jacket US 8
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
Limited Edition Oscar De La Renta Very Exquisite Jacket F/W 2004 Runway Collection US size - 8 Very Rich Hand - Beaded and Embroidered, Exquisite Oscar De La Renta Design, Hand Pain...
EPIC John Galliano Evening Gown Black Silk Dress FW 08/09
By John Galliano
Located in Berlin, BE
This black silk evening gown by John Galliano, from his Fall/Winter 08/09 Collection is one of those moments: a love letter to the art of couture at its most theatrical and refined. ...
Gianni Versace F/W 2001 Blue Marmot Fur Jacket Coat
By Gianni Versace
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Gianni Versace F/W 2001 Blue Marmot Fur Jacket Coat Seen on Look 8 on the Runway in the beige color and on Kim Kardashian in the cropped version. Size IT 42 Condition: great vint...
Tom Ford Cobalt Blue Deco Inspired Ltd Production Beaded Evening Dress
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tom Ford deco inspired hand beaded evening dress. Boasts rich beautiful cobalt blue bugle beads all hand sewn atop black silk organza extending down to skirt featuring open work fr...
Rare Thierry Mugler Corset Dress SS 1995
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
The Thierry Mugler corset dress is a sculptural masterpiece. The dress fuses Mugler’s razor-sharp tailoring with sensual allure. The bodice: crafted as a structured white corset cinc...
Venerated French designer Hubert de Givenchy (1927–2018) made a splash with his first collection of mix-and-match separates in 1952, which launched his namesake fashion house, the clean lines and refined silhouettes of the pieces offering a contrast to the more structured shapes then dominating postwar women’s fashion. His roster of clients would eventually include Grace Kelly, Elizabeth Taylor and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, all of whom were drawn to the designer’s architecturally and materially simple dresses, handbags, shoes and other pieces that combined sensual femininity with elegance.
At the age of 17, Givenchy left his hometown of Beauvais, France, for Paris. There he studied drawing at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts and apprenticed for the houses of Jacques Fath, Robert Piguet, Lucien Lelong and Elsa Schiaparelli.
Givenchy earned his first high praise for the 1952 Bettina blouse, an embroidered, ruffle-sleeve linen shirt named for his publicist and model Bettina Graziani. The Givenchy label soon developed a following of fashion icons around the world, most notably Audrey Hepburn, who would serve as Givenchy’s muse for decades after they met in 1953. The couturier created pieces for many of her films, such as the iconic little black dress in Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961), as well as her personal life, including her wedding dress for her 1969 marriage to Andrea Dotti.
Givenchy formed a close friendship with his idol and mentor, Spanish designer Cristóbal Balenciaga, with whom he’d popularize such pieces as the sack dress, choosing looser forms over tailored ones. Throughout the decades, Givenchy expanded his empire to include fragrances, menswear, accessories and beauty lines.
In 1988, his house was acquired by luxury conglomerate LVMH. After Givenchy retired from fashion in 1995, he became an antiques expert, working with Christie’s and the Louvre, among other institutions. The brand then saw an impressive succession of head designers and artistic directors: John Galliano was the first to arrive, followed by Alexander McQueen, Julien Macdonald, Riccardo Tisci, Clare Waight Keller and Matthew M. Williams.
Today, the Givenchy brand, with its timeless fashions, continues to be a favorite of A-listers, including Cate Blanchett, Erykah Badu, Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande.
On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage Givenchy evening dresses, handbags, necklaces and other clothing and accessories today.
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.
From fascinators at a prestigious derby to a baseball cap for a walk in the park, there’s a hat for every occasion. When shopping for the right hat, you’ll want to pick one you feel confident in. Think about size too — you don’t want a wide-brimmed headpiece that will hog the spotlight on every occasion (or maybe you do). If you’ve got a petite face, an oversize hat might be too overbearing.
On 1stDibs find an expansive assortment of vintage and designer hats today. You can search for hats by style, designer or color.