1950s Hats

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...

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...

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...

Balenciaga Haute Couture Museum-Worthy Vintage Leopard Print Jersey Hat. Balenciaga Haute Couture vintage leopard print jersey hat. While the exact date is unclear, this museum-worthy, archival piece likely dates between the late 1940s and early 1960s. Though the hat's reference number is missing, it is undoubtedly couture, not a reproduction. The label itself confirms its authenticity as Balenciaga couture. The hat is in very good vintage condition, with only a few loose stitches and a tiny, pin-sized hole barely visible in the jersey fabric. The interior front section could benefit from professional restoration cleaning, though we have left it untouched, anticipating that this piece will likely be acquired by a museum or serious collector. This exceptional Balenciaga hat...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

1950s I. Magnin cocktail hat adorned with copper hand-beading in a decorative abstract whimsical formation. The interior of this hat is unlined and finished with a grosgrain hatband...

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...

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

1950s Brown Velvet Cocktail hat with Multicolored Rose. Brown velvet hat with matching brown net and multicolored handmade silk rose and leave detailing.

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

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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

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.

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...

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...

Add a pop of color to your wardrobe with this vintage Adolfo Kelly Green Hat. Featuring a quilted design, a vibrant kelly green color, and a charming bow on the front, this hat is su...

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 ...

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...

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...

1950s Black Velvet Cocktail Hat with Veil and Flower Embellishments. Black velvet hat with matching veil, velvet flowers, and rhinestone embellishments.

1950s Black Cocktail Hat with Hand-Beading and Grey Feather. Black cocktail hat with clear and milk glass hand-beading and unusual hand-dyed grey over...

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...

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

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

A fabulous 1950s John Frederics black straw sculpted, ruched and draped Avant Guarde, Sunset Boulevard-style hat! A seriously unique style statement! Styled to be worn at the crown ...

Late 1950s to early 1960s White Raw Shantung silk tam with large gathers centering a handmaid double tassel. The bottom of the hat has a band of matching silk providing some shape to...

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,...

1950 Schiaparelli hat is completely constructed of layers of black horsehair swirls of ribbon creating a dome-like design. This unusual domed hat is ...

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...

1950's blue straw hat fully decorated with silk flowers covered with netting and a ruby red velvet band. The charming look is reminiscent of Eliza Doolittle or Mary Poppins. Design...

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...

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...

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...

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 striking and unusual 1950s Ballet Brand brooch and earring set: Brooch is quite large and designed in the iconic 50s "Atomic" style with clear and gunmetal color rhinestones as wel...

Mr. 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...

Exploding with loft, this hat has so much “pillow” it looks like its maker poured a bucket of ostrich feathers over it. Thanks to its wire edge and interior cap, it can be bent and s...

50s Iridescent Sequin Pink Hat w/ Veil & Flower. Joseph Magnin.

1950s pink and rose velvet ribbon cocktail hat. All of the velvet ribbon is hand-sewn onto a lace mesh base that is attached to a wired head band making this...

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...

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 ...

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 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...

Just the most fabulous 1950s beret by Alice May New York. Pale pink silk satin with very intricate and stunning all over hand beading. Beading is comprised of an all over squiggle de...

1950s Taupe Rayon Velvet with Feathered Flower. Taupe rayon velvet hat with handmade velvet flower adorned with marabou feathering. Elastic to secure hat to head.

An unusual 1950s John Frederics red fur felt close-fitting cloche cap with black binding at edges and turned back corners cut into the form at front and back. Size Small to Medium.