1950s Hats

A breath of summer. This original 1950's black velvet hat, built on a wide black millinery tulle base, upon which the black velvet is mounted, and decorated with trailing silk velvet...

Schiaparelli's 1945 Talleyrand Silhouette revival stove pipe hat is a later 1950's interpretation of her earlier design. When Schiaparelli returned to Paris, she presented her first...

This darling 1950's forest green hat, rendered in textural green rayon, lined internally with interfacing, in a figure of 8 shape, is a rare piece to behold. The sculptural shape, bo...

A black Raffia ruffled 4" brimmed hat with a 4" interior diameter. Black silk ribbon. Height of hat around 6 1/2".

Elsa Schiaparelli Spring Hat with wreath of pastel silk flowers around the edge. Wrapped straw, silken floss flowers, hand sewn attached to netting frame. T...

Striking in silhouette and timeless in appeal, this 1950's black felt saucer hat by Nina of New York channels vintage drama with a modern twist. Sculpted from rich black felt, it's s...

Unbelievably chic black and white straw saucer wide brim hat and matching bag set! Features a navy blue and white woven straw on both pieces. Hat features an extra wide brim, and has...

This beautiful 1950's ivory and cream coloured saucer hat, is the perfect statement piece to your seasonal wardrobe. The moulded textural rayon cream crown, is contrasted by the wide...

1950's Hattie Carnegie Original black angora beret style hat with sueded button decorations and ornate braid embellishments. Ms. Carnegie was famous for dressing women from 'hat to ...

Madame Paulette Couture made to order plush wool beaver. Styled as off kilter beret hat with amusing 3D devil horn stem. The stem is known in French as le cabillou, which means "stal...

Great little hat with wire insert to keep its shape and discreet bow to the back. The material is velour and it still has its inside cord intact.

Incredibly rare Bes Ben pinwheel hat. A spiral of shaved black feathers radiate from a central off-white silk camellia with subtle hints of pink and green underneath. There are more feathers at the front and sides than at the back. It is designed to be worn on the top of the head so can fit any size. It secures with with two small combs plus has a cute elastic chin strap that can be worn or tucked up inside the hat if preferred. 13.5 inches wide. 13 inches back to front. Designed by Benjamin B. Greenfield for his legendary company Bes Ben. Known as Chicago's "Mad-Hatter" Greenfield designed some of the wittiest, wildest, most surreal hats known to millinery. Bes Ben hats...

A pink 'structured, with a twist' Turban Hat. A composite of silk and possibly raffia. Interior diameter 7 1/4", height 6".

1950s black woven straw enlarged platter hat featuring an extra wide 5 inch starched brim, shallow 2 inch crown, a narrow black velvet hat band an an enlarged black velvet bow that s...

Fabulous 1950’s Elsa Schiaparelli Vintage Cream Velvet and Feathers Sculpted Hat. Unique and elegant shape with Schiaparelli’s Innovative and Surreal Style. Layered with Velvet Leave...

Elsa Schiaparelli Black Straw High Brimmed Hat, circled with white twisted cord and accented with a faux berry stickpin. Outside measure 8" diameter, 7"height, 7"inside

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...

Consisting of black felt, gridded with gold thread, folded into a 'Peasant' scarf form.

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...

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...

Fabulous 1950s silver beret. Embellished off-white satin fabric with small clear beads and silver rhinestones. Small beaded tassels with teardrop shaped pearls. Contrasting interior...

A beautiful 1950s Christian Dior ballet-inspired black ostrich feather cocktail hat that swirls around the head dramatically. Rather wig-like at ...

1950s Christian Dior Chapeaux black feather tufted turban with velvet triangle applique details. Satin band and a tulle structured crown are co...

1950s Flo-Raye Black Egret Feather Cartwheel Hat w/ Velvet Structured Crown: Spiral curled feathers encircle a structured cap, jutting out to create a ha...

1950s Spectacular Black Felt Capulet Hat w Dramatic Curled Egret Feather Spray: This fantastic statement hat is in basic black felt with a close-fitting cap with a center back point...

1950 Miss Dior black silk satin cloche style hat features delicate black jet beading and jeweled drops . The seaming and construction in design allows for a form fit on the crown . T...

Frank Palma black bird of paradise feather cocktail hat from the 1950s. Black felt cap style hat (made to sit on the top of your head), the f...

The style favored by legends like Georgia O’Keefe and Zorro, the Gaucho (or Bolero) hat is beloved for its ruggedness, practicality and flattering angular profile. A departure from t...

This 1950s NEIMAN MARCUS half hat fascinator is the perfect addition to an outfit! Black velvet, with about 20 tassels hand-sewn throughout. Can also be worn ...

Made of felt, trimmed with satin, with a featherlike adornment, this hat fits snugly on your head. The underside of the hat has a serpentine silver and gros grain trim. The hat...

1950s cream-colored starched lace picture hat with handmade french silk flowers, velvet trim, and bow accent. This hat is meant to be worn with a hat pin t...

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 Givenchy Style: Juliette cap...

1950s James Galanos autumnal silk chiffon beret-style hat or tam constructed of bias cording with a top spiral knot. Chiffon lined with grosgrain band for structure.

Rare Fantasy Collectible Bes Ben Surreal Mask Hat from the 1940's. The Mad Hatter of Chicago created some of the craziest novelty designs of the period. Black velvet mask shaped hat with Victorian style blacked cut steel butterfly...

1950s Black Raw Silk Picture hat with Silk Handmade Flower and grosgrain ribbon edge

A stunning vintage head piece /band in pink feathers. The feathers are arranged in an attractive pattern and the headpiece is in excellent condition. Measurements: Width 11'' x heigh...

1950s White structured raw silk picture hat trimmed with velvet ribbon and decorated with a double silk rose flowers with rhinestone accents. In addition, ...

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 ...

1950s Evelyn - Chicago Unique Black Feather & Bugle Beaded Cocktail Hat: This fabulous hat constructed in an unusual shape with curled points at side for that certain "je ne sais quo...

Gorgeous, and brand new with original tags, 1950s BERESFORD blue straw hat! Features light blue straw, with a royal blue silk grosgrain ribbon. Blue rhinestone detail at side. Looks ...

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...

If a traditional wedding veil or cocktail hat is not your style, consider a floral calot: more couture in flavor, they remain ultra-feminine but leagues more stylish. The added benef...

A fabulous 1950s-early 1960s pill box hat from The Woodward Shops covered entirely with lush cobalt blue ostrich feathers with a button-like swirl at center top. Base constructed of ...

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...

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 until the mid- to late-twentieth century incorporated highly detailed beadwork, and hours or intricate embroidery. While mimicking the evolution of his design aesthetic, the millenary works created by the House of Balenciaga were not in fact conceptions of the designer himself, but designed by expert milliners Wladzio d'Attainville, and Ramón Esparza. Nonetheless, the hats produced compliment the couturier’s lavish aesthetic. This 1950s toque hat...

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!

A fabulous and rare 1950s Bes-Ben cream exotic feather and faux pearl medallion hat. Couture-style soft construction with organza lining. With their signature whimsical style, Bes-B...

A gorgeous 1950s Mr Josephs spring flower pot-shaped hat with pink, white and fuchsia silk florals mounted on a stiffened net base and embellished with a pink velvet ribbon band. Me...

Charming 1950's raffia and navy seersucker cap by Kathleen Originals of Miami. Beach wear fashions of the 50's used unusual materials such as seersucker an...

1950s Butter Yellow Breton Straw and Jersey Hat w Whimsical Cherry Garland: Short-brimmed spring/summer style in a tightly woven straw with a jersey covered brim. Olive green velvet...

1950s Pale Yellow Straw Boater Hat w/ Olive Green Bow & Glossy Cherries At Brim: A delightfully whimsical summer hat with a short rolled brim in a butter yellow color with reddish-br...

Interesting and striking red straw hat from the 1950's embroidered with swirly purpley sequins and white fuzzy angora yarn. Likely Italian in manufacture a...

1950s Black Cashmere Sculptured Hat with Beadwork

Jacques Heim Haute Couture exaggerated bowl hat shaped as a Chinese Farmers hat in red, black and gold lame broche. 1950's France. Excellent exterior condition. Breaks in buckram i...

1950s Couture Replica of Paris Black Horsehair Braid Swirl Platter Hat w Flower: A lovely authorized reproduction of Paris Couture, the horsehair braid starts at the crown and radiat...

Small-brimmed 1950s hat decorated with clusters of white flowers and green leaves and finished with a green velvet band. Stiff lace structure underneath. Retailed by Lord & Taylor. ...

Circa 1950 France A stunning wide-brimmed black straw hat from the 1950s. It is trimmed with lustrous black plaited straw around the edge, with a large matching braid on the front of...

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...