Thursday, March 28, 2013

Hat Frenzy

Dramatic black felt toque hat with grey feathers and jersey drape, labeled Made in Los Angeles, paired with a blue wool suit from The Suit Salon at Marshall Fields, Chicago, Circa 1940's.

It's time to fall in love with hats all over again!  Take a trip across the country to find that perfect new hat.  We begin our journey in New York City for a glimpse at two famous hat spots.


A peek into the backstage workroom of the made-to-order hat department at Saks Fifth Avenue.  Designer Tatiana du Plessix directs the making of them.  Source: Vogue, 1948.



The made-to-order hat salon at Bergdorf Goodman.  Source:  Vogue, 1948.


Designed by Brandt, New York

Unlabeled

Mid-forties cloche

The Dayton Company, Minneapolis


All hats and apparel are from my personal collection.  Mannequin heads are from Deco-eyes.

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