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1950s Navy Blue Bubble Beret | Textured Straw & Netting

$45.00

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1950s Navy Blue Bubble Beret in uniquely textured straw with veil.

This vintage 1950s navy blue bubble beret is a striking study in texture and shape.
 Approx. Hat Size (cm): 21.5″ (54.5); Diameter: 8.5″ (21.5); Crown Height: 3.5″ (9).
✅  Minor wear commensurate with age.
 Era:  1950s.
 Mark/Label: Union label. See detail in description.
 Only One!

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A 1950s navy blue straw bubble beret that’s perfect for cocktail parties, weddings, or anyone who loves a bold vintage statement.

Vintage Straw Hat Details

This vintage 1950s bubble beret is a striking study in texture and shape. Crafted in navy blue straw, the sides showcase an intricate weave with two different textures, creating an effect of ruffled refinement. Smooth straw on the top of the crown.  A fine navy netting veil drapes lightly over the crown, adding a touch of drama to the silhouette. Designed to go effortlessly from daytime polish to evening sophistication, it’s a versatile piece with undeniable vintage flair.

  • Era: 1950s.
  • Style: Bubble beret.
  • Material: Navy blue straw with dual-textured weave.
  • Trim: Navy netting veil.
  • Sweatband: Navy ribbon.
  • Hat size: 21.5.
  • Union Label: United Hatters, Cap & Millinery Workers International Union, pre-1955 (no AFL-CIO designation).
  • Details: Classic mid-century construction and finishing.
NOT SHIPPABLE TO ITALY due to Italian customs prohibition
1950s Navy Blue straw bubble beret size
VINTAGE CONDITION

About Bubble Berets

Bubble hats, or bubble toques and berets, are balloon-shaped hats, popular in the 1950s and 1960s, which were often covered with “all-over” feathers. The 1950s examples had crowns of medium diameter — just an inch or so larger than the circumference of the head. In the 1960s, they grew huge for maximum impact. 

From Hatatorium, An Essential Guide for Hat Collectors, 2nd Edition.

women's bubble beret hat advertisement 1964

HOW TO FIND YOUR HAT SIZE

  • Pull a fabric tape measure or length of string around your head just slightly above the ear, across the mid-forehead, completely circling your head.
  • Hold the tape firmly, but not too tightly. You are measuring your head exactly where the hat will sit in either inches or centimeters.
  • If your measurement falls between sizes, choose the next largest size.
  • Then buy a fabulous vintage hat from Madge

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