c. 2009 Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière Dark Brown Corduroy Hat designer-sarmi Fully lined in an ivory

Fully lined in an ivory silky satin

Without the crinoline you still get a sense of fullness

Waist: 14" un-stretched flat across from side seam to side seam

The single shoulder has a knotted flower detail and both the flower and the neckline edging are accented by ribbons of gold lame

The interior corset and the exterior layer each close with a hidden & hand set painted metal zipper

c. 2009 Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière Dark Brown Corduroy Hat designer-sarmi Fully lined in an ivoryThis hat is by Balenciaga and is an impossible find. I believe is actually from the menswear line from when Nicolas Ghesquire was the Creative Director for the brand. A version of it was worn multiple times by Carine Roitfeld during that season and into the next and I have spotted her wearing hers even up to the last couple of years. The hat is made out of a dark brown corduroy that is top stitched around the brim. It is intentionally slouchy and soft