1950s Schiaparelli Iridescent Straw Hat with Veil & Original Box

Description

1950s Schiaparelli Iridescent Straw Hat with Veil & Original Box

Product Description:

A rare relic from mid-century haute couture, this 1950s Schiaparelli woven hat stuns with its oil-slick iridescent surface, finely layered in shimmering coils of metallic straw. Trimmed with a velvet ribbon, a cheeky pom-pom flourish, and a rhinestone-tipped pin, the piece still retains its original netted veil — now delicately aged with timeworn charm.

The veil shows some tearing and would benefit from expert mending, but the hat itself remains in excellent structural and visual condition. Remarkably, it also includes its original branded Schiaparelli box, making this a collectible-worthy gem.

Perfect for museum-style collectors, editorial stylists, or bold dressers looking to resurrect a bit of surrealist flair from fashion’s golden age. Channel a little Elsa energy and let this piece top off a look for high tea, an avant-garde wedding, or simply to be the most interesting person in the room.

🧵 Details

• Era: Late 1950s–early 1960s
  
• Label: Schiaparelli (embroidered in fuchsia script on satin)
  
• Material: Iridescent metallic woven straw, velvet ribbon, millinery netting
  
• Closure: Hatpin-style (comes with original pin)
  
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition with age-related tearing to the original veil (see photos); hat structure is sound. Box shows minor wear.
  
• Comes with: Original Schiaparelli hat box
  
• Model: Kaelin, 5’2” (hat fits a range of head sizes due to perched style)

💡 Styling Tips

Pair with a classic sheath dress for a nod to Audrey Hepburn, or contrast with wide-leg trousers and a crisp blouse for modern contrast. Can be styled with or without the veil depending on occasion. Think high-society garden party meets editorial edge.

💸 Final Price: $248