1950s/60s Mr. Jules Black Iridescent Feather Hat with Netting

Description

A striking 1950s/60s Mr. Jules Black Iridescent Feather Hat with Netting, made with layered black feathers that shift into deep green iridescence under the light. The shape sits close to the head with a rounded, sculptural silhouette, finished with fine netting over the feathered surface and a structured wool base underneath.

This piece has a darker, more architectural feel than a sweet cocktail hat. It reads elegant, strange, and beautifully dramatic: perfect with a black column dress, tuxedo jacket, sculptural coat, or full editorial look. The feather placement gives it movement and texture from every angle, while the green-black iridescence keeps it visually rich without relying on decoration.

The interior label reads A Mr. Jules Creation.

Details

Brand: A Mr. Jules Creation
Era: 1950s/60s
Size: S/M
Size Basis: S/M; no numeric hat size visible
Color: Black with deep green iridescent sheen
Material: Feathers with net overlay on a wool base, per Melynda’s note
Construction: Structured wool hat base with layered feather exterior
Style: Feather hat, cocktail hat, evening hat, mid-century millinery
Label: A Mr. Jules Creation
Condition: Very good vintage condition

Fit Notes

Size S/M. This is a structured, close-fitting vintage feather hat intended to sit close to the head rather than perch loosely. No numeric circumference is provided, so fit is best understood as a small-to-medium vintage hat.

Condition

Very good vintage condition with light to moderate wear consistent with age. The feather surface presents beautifully overall, with natural variation, slight shifting, and a few areas of feather wear or irregularity visible in the photos. The interior label shows age toning and the wool base has normal linting/wear consistent with vintage millinery.

Styling Notes

Wear it with a black silk dress, tailored coat, tuxedo jacket, sharp evening separates, or a monochrome look where the feather texture can lead. It would also work beautifully for editorial styling, costume design, formal vintage events, or display in a millinery collection.

Curation Note

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