1960s Mod Wired Bubble Blue Silk Christian Dior Hat designer-balenciaga fine Swarovski crystals and beadwork

fine Swarovski crystals and beadwork

Second reference photo credit: Vogue Australia

without creating bulk

a recorded book piece and a work of highly collectible art

Each of the lace rows is stitched separately into place and set to just slightly overlap the row above and below it

1960s Mod Wired Bubble Blue Silk Christian Dior Hat designer-balenciaga fine Swarovski crystals and beadworkIf you are a sixties die hard you probably just fainted. These little mod rounded hats were the rage but almost impossible to find now. This one is exceptional. It is covered in a deep blue silk and parts of the design are finely top stitched to create a texture that runs down the side and into each tie. It is a find. Museum quality condition Ties under the chin to wear. Lined in a blue silky rayon. Wired internally around the edges. Size: 19. 5"