DESIGNER 1960s' MR.JOHN VINTAGE BLACK STRAW FEDORA - AQUA BAND & STRAW "LEAVES"

This beautiful black straw design by the renowned milliner MR. JOHN dates from the 1960s'. It consists of a tall, conical shaped crown is indented at the top, and is surrounded by a wide silky aqua band with interesting edging. This band ends in a bow at the back, which secures black and matching aqua "leaves". The short brim is upturned at one side, and turned down at the other side. There is an elastic band inside, to hold the hat in a tilted position. Simply a stunning look. The hat wearing requirement from previous decades was drastically subsiding in the 1960s. Most dressy hats in the 1960s were worn by women who embraced the traditional etiquette rules of wearing hats to match the occasion. Hat styles in the 1960s mimicked hairstyles: large, bouffant, round shaped, oversized cloche hats that stood up tall on the head. LABEL: MR. JOHN SOPHISTICATE - NEW YORK PARIS John P. John was an American milliner. The name Mr. John was as famous in the world of hats as Christian Dior was in the realm of haute couture. 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, flowers & veils are fragile, given their age. Mannequin not for sale.