Vintage Adolfo II Black Straw Wide Brim Ladies Hat Size Medium Celine also known as a soutane

also known as a soutane

Ten years later

Length: 27”

Very striking 1940s brooch to add to your collection

Vintage Adolfo II Black Straw Wide Brim Ladies Hat Size Medium Celine also known as a soutaneThis 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