Vintage Adolfo II Black Straw Wide Brim Ladies Hat Size Medium Celine so Liberty would waste a

so Liberty would waste a lot of material in producing well registered prints

These date to the late 40s or early 50s and pre-date the “ball headed” pins that became popular during the 50s

I have noticed one very tiny hole in the lace near the bottom

Very striking 1940s brooch to add to your collection

Vintage Adolfo II Black Straw Wide Brim Ladies Hat Size Medium Celine so Liberty would waste aThis is a wonderful vintage hat designed by Adolfo Sardina under his Adolfo II label. Adolfo began his career as a milliner for Bergdorf Goodman in 1948 and apprenticed both at the House of Balenciaga and at Chanel during the 1950s. He started his own millinery in 1962 and eventually expanded his line to include womens clothing, accessories and perfume. The Adolfo II label was introduced in 1963, but continued to be produced into the 1980s. Adolfo had