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Christian Dior Coque Feather Hat Paris
I rarely use the word astounding……but this really is! A real Head turner, yet with lots of elegance. Stunning vintage chapeau by Haute
Couture French Designer Christian Dior. This hat can be worn 2 ways and looks equally stunning so I could not decide which way it looks best. A HUGE explosion of long, curvy,
supple, luxurious Coque feathers in glossy black with hues of greens, blue
and purple. The feathers are supple and rich looking, smooth and shiny …. Vintage is 1964-1965.
Couture Ivory satin label reads Christian Dior Chapeau, Paris, New York.
The base of the hat is a deep cloche toque that is completely covered in hand applied coque feathers, and then covered in a very fine French netting to keep the plumage flat. The front (?) or back is a tall and huge explosion of long feathers which create a halo or large sunburst effect that mimics the rooster’s tail in full glory. The hat is fully lined.
The hand work that went into this chapeau is incredible, as every feather is hand applied or hand sewn to lay in perfection.
I can see this worn in the mid 1960’s to a dinner at 21 in New York City, with a ” little black
dress” and black stiletto heels, and maybe add some long black gloves
for evening attire. Or maybe for a scene from Breakfast At
Tiffanys…..a genuine Madmen Era couture hat.
Truly an astounding chapeau from a classic French Couture
design house, and a rare pinpoint of early 1960s style. . A must have for any
serious hat collection.
Excellent condition with no shedding or loose feathers, no
soiling, no missing feathers, inside is clean. No odors or
marks to the hat. There is some pale make up marks on the inside grosgrain ribbon, but it is mild. Feathers are soft and supple and glossy, with no dryness at all.
Price: $388.00
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