# 1950s Schiaparelli Iridescent Straw Hat with Veil & Original Box

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- Published: 2026-01-10T06:53:35-08:00
- Author: Rich Baldonado

**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