
Lenci Art Deco Pieced Hat
By Lenci
Located in New York, NY
The Italian doll company Lenci occassionally made small fashion accessories such as this beret from the 1930's. This elaborate patterning is highly evocat...

Lenci Art Deco Pieced Hat
By Lenci
Located in New York, NY
The Italian doll company Lenci occassionally made small fashion accessories such as this beret from the 1930's. This elaborate patterning is highly evocat...

Rare Paul Poiret Braided Yarn and Silk Tulle Toque
By Paul Poiret
Located in New York, NY
Rare and historical fashion artifact from the house of Paul Poiret and the personal wardrobe of Denise Boulet Poiret. Paul Poiret is known as one of the innovators of 20th Century Haute Couture in Paris. Poiret established his own house in 1903, and made his name with the controversial kimono coat.He designed flamboyant window displays and threw legendary parties to draw attention to his work; his instinct for marketing and branding was unmatched by any previous designer. Poiret's house expanded to encompass furniture, decor, and fragrance in addition to clothing. In 1911, he established the company Parfums de Rosine, named for his eldest daughter. Poiret's name was never linked to the company, but it was effectively the first fragrance ever launched by a designer. Denise Poiret was mother, model and muse to the fantastical larger than life figure who revolutionized Parisian fashion in the early parts of the 20th Century. This hat was part of Denise Poirets personal wardrobe and is an example of Poirets chic and restrained day wear. Denise Poiret became known for wearing these simple turban-like hats and head treatments throughout social Paris which brought increased notariety to her husband's work. Madeleine Panizon was initally employed as a designer for Martine (Poiret's decorative Art Branch) and ultimately became the milliner for the house of Poiret...

Fun Straw Hat with Sequins and Angora. Sally Victor
By Miss Sally Victor
Located in New York, NY
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...

Vintage Jaccol Velvet Hat
Located in London, GB
A fund green velvet hat by Jaccoll. The velvet has an interesting texture and is decorated with a black leather ribbon.

Embroidered velvet smoking cap made in Algiers circa 1900
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1890-1910. France Orientalist smoking cap for men, worn with indoor attire and banyan suits in the 19th century, notably by Sainte-Beuve. This cap is branded Léon Schweitzer, 2...