1950s William New York Navy Blue Woven Hat – Sculptural Raffia Pillbox with Grosgrain Bow

1950s William New York Navy Blue Raffia Hat Woven Pillbox Hat Vintage Cocktail Hat Sculptural Bow Hat

Description

A beautifully sculptural vintage 1950s hat by William New York, showcasing expert millinery craftsmanship and bold mid-century design. This striking piece features a richly textured woven raffia construction in deep black, arranged in an intricate crisscross pattern that creates dimension and movement across the entire silhouette.

The hat is shaped in a structured pillbox style, softly rounded and low-profile, with a standout woven knot detail at the crown. A dramatic black grosgrain ribbon bow trails elegantly from the back, adding a refined yet feminine finish.

The interior reveals a vibrant aqua inner band—a signature touch that adds an unexpected pop of color and speaks to the quality and design sensibility of the era.

Perfect for cocktail wear, evening styling, or adding a sophisticated vintage edge to modern looks, this piece is both timeless and collectible.

Details

• Era: 1950s
• Designer: William New York
• Material: Woven raffia / straw
• Color: Dark Navy Blue grosgrain ribbon, aqua interior band
• Style: Pillbox / cocktail hat
• Features: Intricate woven construction, sculptural crown knot, trailing grosgrain bow
• Condition: Very good vintage condition with light wear consistent with age
• Interior: Labeled “William New York” with colored inner band

Tags

1950s pillbox hat
william new york hat
navy raffia hat
vintage cocktail hat
woven straw hat
mid century hat
designer vintage hat
navy vintage hat
retro pillbox hat
vintage millinery
classic 50s hat
evening vintage hat
collectible hat

Hashtags

#VintageHat #1950sFashion #PillboxHat #VintageStyle #WilliamNewYork #RaffiaHat #VintageAccessories #MidCenturyStyle #CocktailHat #VintageFind #GingerAndTonic