Vintage Hats

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I have a passion for hats, especially vintage hats.  Today I thought I'd showcase some hats from the early to middle 20th Century.  You can purchase some lovely vintage hats at Dorothea's Vintage Closet .

1940s Black Velvet wired asymmetrical wrapped in black ostrich plumes and trimmed with iridescent green/black coq feathers

Pleated 50s clam shell hat in black with velvet trim and bow.

Stunning black sisal 50s New Look platter hat with down turned wide brim, shallow crown and twisting black velvet band. 20" across. Wired "clip" inside crown secures to head (hair pins may be beneficial!).

Chic black velvet 60s wide brim cloche style hat with top stitch detail around deep brim.

 

Angled, asymmetrical 1970s fedora in bright stoplight red. Flipped up on one side with unusual sculpting at crown, side bow where brim turns down.

Pink silk 20s cloche with gilded details. Slubbed silk cloche has golden metallic embroidered band around crown and layer peeking from beneath around face, gathered into fan shape at one side. Small metal painted accent above fan. Lined in silk twill embroidered with name "Lady Supreme"

We just know inside that we're queens. And these are the crowns we wear. (Felecia McMillan)

For the last two years hats have been all the rage here in NYC.  I own quite a few pairs myself.  There was a day and age when hats were every day accoutrements.  I'm not saying we're seeing a comeback, because I may be blinded by Golden Age Thinking.  However, it's refreshing to have another option when formulating your ensemble for the day.  The perfect hat can make or break the fashion statement.  There are a couple of wonderful milliners here in the city.  Today I thought I'd showcase some lovely cloches and invoke your inner flapper.  All hats can be purchased for a mildly expensive price at Barbara Feinman Millinery.

Bondage Cloche

Classic Cloche

Crochet Cloche

Sunny Cloche