1970s Yves Saint Laurent Black Felt High Bowler Hat designer-yves-saint-laurent 5" (slightly dropped)

5" (slightly dropped)

The skirt has that same deconstructed treatment to its hem and is  made from layers of silk set over each other

They are always fully sequined and beaded and would have been done completely by hand

Each cuff has hidden snaps under the decorative row of tiny fabric covered buttons

The skins used are still supple and soft with minimum aging or wear

1970s Yves Saint Laurent Black Felt High Bowler Hat designer-yves-saint-laurent 5" (slightly dropped)This is a wonderful soft, black felt Yves Saint Laurent hat that still feels fresh and relevant. The base of the hat is top stitched with multiple rows of top stitches that go all the way around. Larger set stitches follow the piped detailing that runs over the top of the hat. Stitches also detail those two fabulous little pieces that come off the hat at the top. The top of the hat is rounded in a bowler style and set high. The edge of the brim is