An elaborate 1920s Mantilla
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The Covering of the Head
The history of Easter hats begins with the long-standing tradition of covering one's head in a place of worship. This tradition developed in many religio...
As part of our continuing series - What's in a Label, meet our milliner of the month Claude Saint-Cyr.
Who was Claude Saint-Cyr
Claude Saint-Cyr was one of the most important milliners of the 20th century. Known for her innovative materials and designs, the most fashionable women of the day ...
One of the most imaginative milliners in the business was Archie Eason and his “green sequin” hats, known for their high quality and unique design. Eason’s success is a classic story of a hometown boy who makes good.
Archie Eason Netted Straw ha...
How to evaluate vintage condition of clothing, hats, jewelry, and accessories: A Grading Guide
IntroductionWe had a question from a prospective buyer on how we grade our vintage inventory. That question left Madge a bit embarrassed she hadn’t written a post about grading vintage. When it comes t...
As part of our continuing series What's in a Label? we cover this month's featured designer Christian Dior.In a machine age, dressmaking is one of the last refuges of the human, the personal, the inimitable. ...
This is the first in our series "What's in a Label" and we start with Leslie James hats.The Begining of My Hat ObsessionThe first hat I purchased was at an antique store in my hometown of Wichita, Kansas. I was in middle school and the hat was a faux leopard number, probably from the 1940s, with th...
