Marcel Vertes Needlepoint Cross Stitch Pill Box Hat, 1940

The Italian doll company Lenci occassionally made small fashion accessories such as this beret from the 1930's. This elaborate patterning is highly evocat...

Rare and historical fashion artifact from the house of Paul Poiret and the personal wardrobe of Denise Boulet Poiret. Paul Poiret is known as one of the innovators of 20th Century Haute Couture in Paris. Poiret established his own house in 1903, and made his name with the controversial kimono coat.He designed flamboyant window displays and threw legendary parties to draw attention to his work; his instinct for marketing and branding was unmatched by any previous designer. Poiret's house expanded to encompass furniture, decor, and fragrance in addition to clothing. In 1911, he established the company Parfums de Rosine, named for his eldest daughter. Poiret's name was never linked to the company, but it was effectively the first fragrance ever launched by a designer. Denise Poiret was mother, model and muse to the fantastical larger than life figure who revolutionized Parisian fashion in the early parts of the 20th Century. This hat was part of Denise Poirets personal wardrobe and is an example of Poirets chic and restrained day wear. Denise Poiret became known for wearing these simple turban-like hats and head treatments throughout social Paris which brought increased notariety to her husband's work. Madeleine Panizon was initally employed as a designer for Martine (Poiret's decorative Art Branch) and ultimately became the milliner for the house of Poiret...

The Italian doll company Lenci occasionally made small fashion accessories such as this beret from the 1930's. This elaborate hand pieced patterning is hi...

Prada Spring 2005. Collectors' Elaborate Beaded, Sequinned, Crochet and Applique Cloche Hat, look 55. This hat presents an incongruous mashup of materials and textures which render Miuccia Prada designs completely familiar, strange, ugly and stunningly beautiful, all at the same time. Unlabelled. Excellent condition. Brim 2", Crown 5", Inside Circumference 20.5". Sarah Mower: Just when the whole...

A Vintage Art Deco Pillbox Hat combines the stylish, geometric design principles of the Art Deco movement (which flourished in the 1920s and 1930s) with the classic pillbox shape. Ar...

40s Beaded Velve Hat. Fur.

Hemisphere shaped tight fitting chapeaux constructed of pink, white and brown fine glass beads on a black ground. Circumference 21".

Fabulous vintage Yves Saint Laurent wool knit hat or cap with chunky braided border, likely made in the 1970s. Made from multicolor wool yarn in shades of gold, pink, almond and mel...