Two of My Favorite Hat Designs

I especially love delving into the designs of the more exotic French bonnets as well as the more elaborate and lavish styles worn by actresses, such as Lillie (Lily) Langtry (1853-1929) and Lillian Russell (1861-1922). These more elaborate styles worn by the actresses of the nineteenth century were brought to life by actress Mae West in her movies … such as Belle of the Nineties, Klondike Annie and Every Day’s a Holiday. Lovely illustrations of the more lavish styled hat can also be seen in early twentieth century European postcards.

Mae West (1893-1980)