1950s Hats

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...

Perhaps one of the most influential designers of the 20th century, Elsa Schiaparelli is most recognized for her surrealist style and subversive use of materials in dressmaking. However, Schiaparelli was also an accomplished milliner, creating stylish and quirky hats. No matter what the medium, Elsa Schiaparelli unapologetically crafted each and every item to be a representation of her artistic vision and shocking personality. Formed from an ink black silk satin, this beret style hat features carefully hand-sculpted pleats that give the mood of a turban. Exploding from a fold in the back, plumes of wispy black feathers texturize the smooth plane of the hat introducing a classy levity to the design. Smart and sensible, this Schiaparelli hat...

Gorgeous 1950's Dolly Madison designer black velour hat for the lady who likes statement in her style. I love the unique asymmetric novelty side "spider ...

A beautiful vintage Elsa Schiaparelli floral boater hat with original hat box. The style is considered the boater shape, and is a tightly woven cream color hat. The hat is designed with various shades of light to hot pink fluffy satin flowers all along the top of the brim, and accented with green sating petals and a green velvet ribbon trimming the top of the crown. The inside of the hat is lined with a matching green tone ribbon, and makers label: Schiaparelli Paris. The hat comes in its original shocking hot pink hat...

Black silk satin pleated hat with vinyl treatment effect to the fabric and bow detail the hugs the ears.

Valentina raffia iconic " coolie " hat.

1953 SCHIAPARELLI Paris,Vanilla Feather Hat, Star Pattern Straw asymmetrical.A hard to find and very iconic "New Look Era" millinery style, this lovely 1953 cocktail hat is an Elsa S...