Quite simply, one of the best ever Art Deco era French hats. From on the the best French milliners, Agnes of Paris. This is an original Agnes chapeau and is not a copy, reproduction or adaption. Dates to the early 1930’s. Quite surreal, sculptural and supple, buttery soft black felt slouch tilt style, conforms to the head and is worn very forward and over one eyebrow for the perfect Marlene Dietrich or Claudette Colbert look. On the sides and top are carefully sewn plump and thick cascading layers of glossy black silk fringes, in which nests a delightful genuine Bird Of Paradise head! He peeks out and looks very comfy in his silk nest, with his glass eyes sparkling and his glowing absinthe green iridescent throat feathers shining brightly in the black silk. His throat feathers are much more colorful in person. An exotic and attention getting French chapeau. Label is purple-blue silk and reads AGNES, 83 Faubourg St. Honore 83 Angle, Avenue Matignon, Paris. This is an original, one of a kind, Agnes chapeau from the early 1930s. Agnes was one of the top modistes in all of France, on par with Caroline Reboux, Suzanne Talbot, Lanvin, Mme. She was also a sculptor, which is evident in her experimetal and surrealistic creations. Often abstract and exotic (as this hat is), her hats were often shown with Haute Couture attire such as Balenciaga, Vionnet, Lelong, and others. Serious millinery collectors know of her work, and these hats seldom come to market. Her early work is quite rare, and this is a very unusual and particularly beautiful example of her talent. Please scroll down to read full details and see all the over 15 photos. I show the hat placed on a full sized adult millinery head. This hat fits a range of head sizes, as it expands and conforms to the shape of your skull and fits comfy. Will fit a large head and a small head. Very supple, not stiff, the felt is buttery soft and pliable. PLEASE SEE OUR AUCTIONS FOR MORE ANTIQUE and VINTAGE HATS, Clothing, AND MORE…. PLEASE SEE THE PHOTOS as they serve as part of the condition description. Please ask if you have questions, as hats are not returnable unless I have made some gross error in my description. Thank you for understanding. I charge actual costs or less. Thank you so much. I feel I have priced this hat well below market value. However, I will entertain reasonable offers and will respond to all offers presented. Any offers accepted, must be paid for within 24 hours or the hat will be put back up for sale. This is to be fair to all interested buyers. The item “FRENCH 1930s AGNES, PARIS, BIRD OF PARADISE in Silk Fringe Nest, Black DECO Hat VG” is in sale since Friday, April 27, 2018. This item is in the category “Clothing, Shoes & Accessories\Vintage\Vintage Accessories\Women’s Hats”. The seller is “isadorafedora” and is located in Long Beach, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Brand: Agnes, Paris
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Decade: 1930s
• Style: Art Deco 1930s
• Color: Black
• Look: Art Deco French
• Size: One Size
• Material: French Felt Silk Fringes, Bird Head Feathers
• Country/Region of Manufacture: France

Tags: 1930s, agnes, bird, black, deco, french, fringe, nest, paradise, paris, silk