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

fine Swarovski crystals and beadwork

Each book came in a Plexiglas box

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

A beautiful piece

Second reference photo credit: Vogue Australia

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"