- You cannot add "1960s Flower Pillbox Hat by Juli Kay" to the cart because the product is out of stock.
Vintage Black Velvet Beret, Cocktail Hat, Red Rhinestones by Janet
$48.00
Vintage black velvet beret by Janet.
Sophisticated cocktail hat. The red-faceted rhinestones make a dramatic statement.
✅ Approx. Hat Size (cm): 20″ (56); Diameter: 7″ (20); Crown Height: 2.5″ (6).
✅ Era: 1950s.
✅ Condition: Good.
✅ Mark/Label: Janet.
✅ Truly a one-of-a-kind vintage item. Get it before it’s gone.
1 in stock
This vintage black velvet beret is a cocktail hat with some real sparkle.
Vintage Velvet Beret Details
- 1950s cocktail hat
- Velvet beret
- Gold bow.
- Two round, faceted rhinestones are set off by a circle of smaller clear stones.
- Fabric lining with two small combs to keep the hat in place.
NOT SHIPPABLE TO ITALY due to Italian customs prohibition.
What is a Beret
A beret is a brimless cap, usually made of felt. It fits tightly around the forehead and poufs out into a flattened bubble above the hatband. Some berets have the hatband showing. The Madeline style has no band. Beret styles in the 1940s included hood berets (which resembled a beret morphing into a snood), upstanding berets (which stood up on one side or the front only), and pancake berets.
Berets popular in the 1950s included pancake berets; large flat draped berets; berets combined with jersey hoods; sectional berets with top loops similar to tams; turban berets; close-fitting berets of fur or faux fur; close-fitting berets with small visors of the same felt; and berets decorated with feathers, beads, or cutouts.
The iconic 1960 photograph of Che Guevara popularized the beret as the emblem of revolution. In the late 1960s and 1970s berets were usually made of wool knit or fabric, including denim, as well as fur, faux fur, and felt. Berets got bigger and puffier.
Styles included banded berets, bubble berets, huge floppy berets, and berets with visors. Militaries around the world have adopted the beret as a uniform. From Hatatorium, An Essential Guide for Hat Collectors, 2nd Edition.
Shipping & Returns
We ship items within five business days. Occasionally, there might be shipping delays. If this occurs, we will promptly notify you.
Clothing and accessories ship via USPS Priority Mail, UPS, or FedEx, selecting the best option based on price and insurance. Jewelry ships either First Class or Priority. For overseas orders, we use International First Class. Please refer to our Shipping Information for detailed rates.
International buyers are responsible for all customs duties. PLEASE NOTE: Starting July 1, 2021, EU members will incur VAT taxes based on the specific country’s tax rates during importation.
We know you may be wary about buying vintage items. If so, we do offer returns. If you receive vintage pieces and are dissatisfied or if the item doesn’t fit, please inform Madge of your return request within 10 days of receiving the merchandise. You must return the items within 30 days after notifying us.
You can find our complete Return Policy here. If you have further questions after reading, please call or text (404) 850-1757.
Photos copyright © 2024 MadgesHatbox Vintage. We proudly belong to Got Vintage. Explore their website.
