Vintage 60's Hat Pill Box Styling Multi Colored Feathers

Clothing : By Period : 1960's : Women's

 

We, at What'll I Wear? Vintage! imagine this top drawer chapeau was worn to a dinner and drinks evening with powerful people in attendance. It would have accompanied a very expensive 2 piece suit, pumps, gloves and a mink stole as a topper. We actually made up a whole scenario based on just this hat, it was fun! That is one of the reasons I love vintage clothing so, each item has a history.

This would date to the late 50's early 60's and resembles a pill box hat but has a medium size brim. The interior of the crown measures 19 12" in circumference and the brim's interior is covered in a velour type fabric.

Look at the amazing shimmering feathers (which I believe to be pheasant) in tints and tones of browns, tans, golds, black with hot red, blaze orange, bright green and touches of blue to jazz up the basic shades. Lovely!

The condition is near excellent vintage. There are a couple of the feathers on the brim that need to be placed back in position. The label reads "Valerie Modes"

Item ID: CB315