Object: Hat
Brand:
Christian Dior
(French, founded 1947)
Date: c. 1960
Medium: Silk net, stones, crystals, beads, and bullion cord
Country: France
Credit Line: Gift of Bruce Mosler
Object number: 2016.29.17
DescriptionMetallic gold hat embroidered overall with rows of bullion cord, matte faceted stones, beads and crystal spikes on brown silk net ground fabric; matte gold ball hatpin
Label Text:Couturiers produced accessories in order to present a “total look” for their clients, of which hats were an essential component. During the 1950s, millinery was worn for most occasions, and some designers—such as Christian Dior—went so far as to design hats to pair with ballgowns. The importance of millinery diminished during the following decade, when women’s hair became a greater focal point.
In Collection(s)
Exhibitions:
- Paris Refashioned, 1957-1968