Gabriela Ligenza x Marzi Brothers Purple Hat | Italian Craftmanship
$175.00
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Gabriela Ligenza x Marzi Brothers purple hat.
Gabriela Ligenza x Marzi Brothers purple hat is a masterful blend of architectural millinery and sumptuous texture.
✅ Approx. Hat Size (cm): 21.5″ (55.5); Outside Diameter: 14″ (35.5); Height of Crown 3.5″ (9), Width of Brim: 2″ (5).
✅ Condition: Like New.
✅ Era: 1990s.
✅ Mark/Label: Gabriela Ligenza, Producto da Fratelli Marzi, Florence, Handmade in Italy.
1990s Gabriela Ligenza x Marzi Brothers purple hat has such soft variations in tone.
- This handmade hat is a striking collaboration between British designer Gabriela Ligenza and the renowned Marzi Brothers of Florence.
- The sculpted silhouette balances fluid drape and crisp structure, embodying the meticulous craftsmanship that defines Italian millinery.
- This Breton-inspired design features a lifted crown and a gracefully swept brim, both wrapped in a soft, brushed knit overlay.
- A structured synthetic horsehair base (a modern evolution of traditional horsehair millinery) provides lasting form.
- The deep amethyst hue lends an air of dramatic sophistication,
- The interplay of textures evokes the plush elegance of couture winter hats from the mid-20th century.
- Gabriela Ligenza has been crafting sculptural, avant-garde designs for over 25 years, drawing comparisons to Philip Treacy and Stephen Jones. Marzi Brothers, established in 1924 in Florence, Italy, remains one of Europe’s most revered milliners, known for its hand-blocked hats and luxurious materials.
- Styling Notes:
Wear it with a dramatic winter coat, structured suiting, or layered knitwear for a cinematic, old-world effect—think 1960s Italian couture meets 1990s avant-garde fashion.
NOT SHIPPABLE TO ITALY due to Italian customs prohibition.
VINTAGE CONDITION
ABOUT GABRIELA LIGENZA & MARZI BROTHERS
ABOUT GABRIELA LIGENZA & MARZI BROTHERS
Gabriela Ligenza
Gabriela Ligenza is a British milliner known for her sculptural, avant-garde designs that blend traditional craftsmanship with modern artistic expression. With a career spanning over 25 years, she divides her time between London and Florence, where she works with Italy’s finest artisans.
Ligenza’s millinery journey began almost by accident—she was inspired by a hat she saw in a London club and decided to create her own. The result was so well-received that she soon launched an entire collection. Her work has drawn comparisons to Philip Treacy and Stephen Jones, as she shares their bold approach to headwear as wearable art.
Her designs often feature:
- Architectural silhouettes
- Unexpected material combinations
- Handcrafted, couture-level finishes
Ligenza’s pieces have been stocked in prestigious boutiques worldwide, and she has designed bespoke hats for royalty, celebrities, and fashion collectors.
Marzi Brothers (Fratelli Marzi Firenze)
Founded in 1924 in Florence, Italy, Fratelli Marzi (Marzi Brothers) is one of the most revered Italian millinery houses, renowned for its hand-blocked, luxury hats. Marzi’s hats have been crafted for high fashion houses, European aristocracy, and discerning collectors for nearly a century.
The Marzi workshop has long been celebrated for:
- Exquisite craftsmanship using premium materials
- Hand-molded and stitched designs, preserving traditional Italian hat-making techniques
- Collaborations with top designers and luxury fashion brands
During the mid-20th century, Florence was a global hub for fine millinery, and Marzi became one of its premier names, along with Borsalino. Their hats embody the hallmarks of Italian elegance, merging classic forms with impeccable tailoring and craftsmanship.
This Ligenza x Marzi collaboration brings together the best of British creativity and Italian craftsmanship, making each piece a highly collectible work of fashion history.
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.
- Then buy a fabulous vintage hat from Madge
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