Bergere hat

18th Century flat straw hat with low crown

This weekend I am going to a fancy tea party, so I decided to retrim a small straw bergere hat I have. I was originally going to use silk ribbon and make little puffs, but realized I didn't have enough to trim the hat and also have matching ribbon ties. Instead I used the leftover…

1760 r. V & A

This iconic shape Bergere hat is built over a buckram, hand wired frame, mulled and covered in faux silk taffeta in a colour and trim of your choice. If you have a deadline please let me know as I'm often able to prioritise orders. For ideas and advice on matching an outfit, do drop me a message. I apologise for the cost of international shipping on this item, but because of the circumference of the brim I can find no cheaper option. It does mean that it is delivered within 4 days though…

The Studious Beauty

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