This 1960's designer Breton hat is chic, timeless, and an oh-so-perfect cherry on the top to any outfit! It has the iconic round crown and deep brim that turns dramatically upwards all the way around to expose and compliment the wearer's face. It is solid black in color with a velvety fabrication and it's original "Robinson's California" woven tag hand stitched inside. It comes with a Bullock's hat box for safe shipping and safe storage!

History of this hat silhouette:

This hat silhouette hails from the early 19th century but had a revival of popularity in the 1960s, with high-profile wearers helping to make it fashionable. British model Jean Shrimpton caused a scandal at the Melbourne Cup Carnival in Australia in 1965 by attending Derby Day hatless, bare legged and in a short summer frock, she returned three days later to the Melbourne Cup in a tailored suit with a large ice-blue Breton created by local milliner Adele Chapeaux of South Yarra. And in 1968, a neat straw version was worn right on the back of the head by Mia Farrow in the horror film Rosemary's Baby. Such was the hat's popularity that The Times fashion editor Prudence Glynn singled it out in 1966 as part of the British 'uniform' at official summer events

About the maker:

J. W. Robinson Co., Robinson's, was a high end chain of department stores operating in the Southern California and Arizona area.

Measurements:

interior - 21"

total - 10 1/2" wide x 4" height

box - 13 3/4" wide x 6 1/2" height

This item is sold from an excellent, highly rated vintage boutique in Los Angeles, CA.