DELIGHTFUL DESIGNER 1960s' IVORY FEATHER PILLBOX HAT WITH MATCHING VEIL

This is one of designer Evelyn Varon's exclusive hats. The small, rounded shape is made of rigid material and covered entirely by ivory colored feathers on top. There is an ivory veil attached he'd, which can be worn over the face, or placed over the hat. At one side there is a beautiful feather "circle". The mesh inside of the hat shows an orange color, which is the glue that has aged. The hat has no size, since it will sit on top of the hair and can be attached with hat pins. Pillbox hats have a long history and have been part of the bride's attire since Mediaeval times. This style of hat became very popular from the 1930s and reached its peak in the 1950s and 1960s as part of the iconic fashion style of Jackie Kennedy, who wore a bone white pillbox hat to her husband's inauguration in 1961. The pillbox hat was also the choice of film stars such as Audrey Hepburn, who showcased the simplicity and elegance of the design, including the pillbox hat with veil combination. Label: EVELYN VARON Exclusive This is an authentic piece of fashion history! This hat is in wonderful vintage condition & has been lovingly preserved among over 1300 vintage hats we have collected for 40+ years. Feathers, straw, furs, flowers & veils are fragile, given their age. Mannequin not for sale.