Asymmetrical Boater Hat

Description

Angie’s asymmetrical boater is made of velvet felt. It comes with a choice of trims. If you prefer sobriety, a simple grosgrain ribbon is available. For a touch of whimsy, the hat can be accompanied by a beautifully affixed bow.

Velvet Felt

Angie is a boater made from velvet felt, an exceptionally soft, waterproof fabric. Velvet felt also has the advantage of being flattering. Its velvety appearance reflects on facial features. Like the company’s other hats, Angie is extremely lightweight, thanks to the designer’s skill and dexterity.

The History of the Boater Hat

The boater hat is an oval-shaped straw hat, with a flat cap bottom and brim.

The word “boater hat” comes the mid-19e century. It was a crucial part the summer uniform of sailors. This hat was used by “canotiers”. They loaded the ships with food, commodities and other products.

The boater hat became popular amongst high society later on. It was custom to dress their children as little sailors.

Maurice Chevalier then gave the boater hat his letters of nobility. He wore the boater hat so often that it became an integral part of his character.

The “Hepbrun” boater hat is a classic of Maison Fabienne Delvigne. It is a combination of two types of hats. It has the boater hat’s flat bottom and the floppy hat’s wide brim. However, instead of being supple, it is stiffened by primers and a wire called brass.

Audrey Hepbrun was Belgian actress lived in Brussels in her youth.

This hat was inspired by Audrey Hepburn. The Belgian actress was a great inspiration to the designer Fabienne Delvigne. She admired her elegance and sobriety.

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How do we wrap our hats ?

First, we carefully wrap the hats in silk paper. They are then placed in a black Fabienne Delvigne hat box. These boxes are specially made for Maison Fabienne Delvigne.

Then, we put a certificate of authenticity next to the hat. We finish by perfuming Eau de Cashmere by Guerlain. It is a reminder of the beautiful collaboration between the two Maisons.

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