Name: 1960s Betmar Cream Straw Breton Hat | Classic Summer Style
Brand: Betmar
SKU: Hat423
Availability: InStock

1960s Betmar cream straw Breton hat nods to the era of Jackie O and summer garden parties—perfect for warm-weather outings or collectors of classic millinery.

Breton Hat Details

Capture the breezy refinement of 1960s summer fashion with this Breton hat.
Crafted from smooth, shiny straw braid, this shallow-crown design features a rolled brim that frames the face in timeless style.
A wide grosgrain hatband encircles the crown and finishes in a soft streamer ribbon at one side—a hallmark of the era’s feminine flair.
Vintage 1960s Betmar label.
Cream straw in a uniform flat braid.
Wide grosgrain band with side streamer.
Rolled Breton brim.
Hat size 20 (petite fit).

VINTAGE CONDITION

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ABOUT BETMAR

About Betmar

Betmar Hats launched in 1933 in New York City, taking its name from Betty Marks, the company’s first head designer. With a sharp eye for style and a talent for creating wearable fashion, Marks helped define the brand’s early success. “Betmar” combines the first syllables of her name—Betty Marks—a lasting tribute to her influence.

Throughout the 1940s and 1950s, Betmar thrived as hats remained an essential part of women’s wardrobes. Betty Marks and her team designed chic, affordable styles that appealed to working women and fashion lovers alike. As trends evolved in the 1960s and beyond, the brand adapted—introducing softer shapes and casual silhouettes while maintaining its signature craftsmanship.

In the 1990s, Dorfman Pacific (now Dorfman Milano) acquired Betmar and expanded it globally. Today, Betmar continues to create contemporary hats with vintage-inspired flair, carrying forward Betty Marks’ original vision: to make stylish, well-made hats accessible to every woman.

WHAT IS A HALF HAT

About Bretons

A Breton hat is a rounded or flat-crowned hat with a brim that turns up around the edges, originally worn by peasants in Brittany, a region in France. It is similar to a bowler, but the brim is wider and rolls up more dramatically. Wide brimmed Bretons were popular in the 1960s, when they were worn on the back of the head. An all-over feather Breton circa 1960-65 is in the collection of the Museum of Fine Art Boston. From Hatatorium, An Essential Guide for Hat Collectors, 2nd Edition.

HOW TO MEASURE YOUR HAT SIZE

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.
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