{"product_id":"vintage-1940s-flechet-blue-black-velour-felt-hat-blue-feather-trim-made-in-france-womens-french-millinery","title":"Vintage 1940s Flechet Blue Black Velour Felt Hat Blue Feather Trim Made in France Women's French Millinery","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage 1940s Flechet Blue Black Velour Felt Hat – Blue Curled Feather Trim French Millinery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA striking vintage circa 1940s hat by Flechet, beautifully made in France from luxurious deep inky blue black velour felt and accented with an unusual arrangement of curled blue feathers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hat features a softly sculpted, high rounded crown with a gently flared brim that dips around the face. A narrow black satin ribbon circles the crown and leads to a decorative side treatment of black ribbon loops and beautifully curled feathers in shades of cornflower, slate and pale blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe feather arrangement is particularly distinctive, with the feathers carefully shaped into sculptural curls that create an almost floral or scroll-like effect against the rich black velour. Fine dark feather strands add additional height and movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interior retains the original gold-stamped \"Flechet – Body Made in France\" marking along with an additional original label. The elegant silhouette, luxurious velour finish and restrained but artistic feather ornamentation make this a wonderful example of mid-century French-inspired millinery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Authentic vintage circa 1940s hat\u003cbr\u003e•Flechet millinery\u003cbr\u003e•Body made in France\u003cbr\u003e•Deep black velour felt\u003cbr\u003e•Softly sculpted high crown\u003cbr\u003e•Gently flared brim\u003cbr\u003e•Narrow black satin ribbon band\u003cbr\u003e•Black ribbon loop accent\u003cbr\u003e•Sculptural curled blue feather trim\u003cbr\u003e•Multiple shades of blue feathers\u003cbr\u003e•Fine dark feather accents\u003cbr\u003e•Original interior Flechet marking\u003cbr\u003e•Classic mid-century French millinery styling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1940s fashion, French vintage style, cocktail attire, winter weddings, formal occasions, church fashion, vintage photo shoots, theatrical costuming, sophisticated evening wear or a curated vintage millinery collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood vintage condition with age-related wear consistent with its approximately 80-year age. The black velour remains rich and the hat retains its structured silhouette. The vintage feather trim shows natural irregularity, separation and wear to some of the fine feather strands and tips. Interior labels and markings remain present. Please review all photographs closely for complete condition details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTags\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1940s vintage hat\u003cbr\u003eFlechet hat\u003cbr\u003eFrench vintage hat\u003cbr\u003eblack velour hat\u003cbr\u003eblack felt hat\u003cbr\u003eblue feather hat\u003cbr\u003evintage feather hat\u003cbr\u003eFrench millinery\u003cbr\u003e1940s felt hat\u003cbr\u003ewomens vintage hat\u003cbr\u003ecocktail hat\u003cbr\u003evintage millinery\u003cbr\u003eMade in France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHashtags\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#gingerandtonicvintage #vintagehatshop #vintagehat #1940shat #1940sfashion #flechet #frenchmillinery #madeinfrance #blackvelourhat #blackhat #featherhat #bluefeathers #vintagemillinery #frenchfashion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthentic circa 1940s Flechet women's hat featuring a luxurious deep black velour felt body made in France, softly sculpted crown, gently flared brim and distinctive curled blue feather ornamentation with black ribbon accents. An elegant example of mid-century French millinery with unusual sculptural feather detailing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ginger and Tonic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58446876115247,"sku":"584468761152_AF15","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/0314\/6543\/files\/fleur_image_1788977371976.jpg?v=1788991330","url":"https:\/\/gingerandtonic.com\/products\/vintage-1940s-flechet-blue-black-velour-felt-hat-blue-feather-trim-made-in-france-womens-french-millinery","provider":"Ginger and Tonic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}