A Modern Miss cream straw turban with a dramatic silhouette to make a glamorous entrance.
Vintage Tall Turban Details
Step aside, subtle. This 1950s Modern Miss showstopper towers tall in all the right ways. Crafted from cream satin ribbon straw, the hat features tiered layers of novelty braid—a fabulous ruffled weave with shine, texture, and plenty of personality. The V-pointed front flatters the face, while pleated satin trim and a dainty bow add a ladylike finish. Think of it as the vintage version of a mic drop.
- 1950s Modern Miss cream straw turban
- Constructed from ruffled novelty braid ribbon straw.
- Tiered crown with sharply defined silhouette.
- Front pleated satin band with matching bow.
- Built-in inner cap for secure fit.
- Fully lined in blush pink net and taffeta.
- Hat size 22.
Style note: Novelty braids like this one were popular in the 1950s for their dimensional textures and creative flair. This ribbon straw mimics the look of hand-ruffled trims, making it both architectural and feminine.
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WHAT IS A TURBAN
About Turbans
A turban is a type of hat made from a long, draped scarf wrapped around the head, or a rigid hat with a beehive-shaped crown and no brim, which is wrapped and draped with fabric to resemble a wrapped scarf. It is interesting to note that turbans date back 5,000 years to Mesopotamia. Moreover, Paul Poiret popularized them for women in the early 1900s. The turban marked the transition from the enormous hats of the decade to the close-fitting cloche of the 1920s. After falling out of favor for a while, turbans reemerged in the late 1950s and 1960s, becoming very popular once again.
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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