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Yves Saint Laurent

Rare 'Mondrian' Hat, 1965

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December 17, 03:17 PM GMT

Estimate

1,200 - 1,800 USD

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Lot Details

Description

Yves Saint Laurent Rare 'Mondrian' Hat, 1965


  • Labelled
  • Made of multicolored felted wool patches
  • Black vinyl edging


Dimensions:

  • Circumference: 56 cm, 22 in


To view the 'Mondrian' Hat on a model, click here.


All measurements are approximate.

Jean Shrimpton is photographed wearing an identical hat on the cover of Harper's Bazaar, November 1965. To view that cover click here Mannequin Malorie is photographed wearing this hat in a different color-way and a 'Mondrian' dress from the Autumn-Winter 1965 collection, in Paris on July 1965. She is photographed by the Secrétariat International de la laine. This image is held by and displayed on the Musee Yves Saint Laurent, Paris. This hat is a variation of the 'helmet' version, which features a chin strap with bow. The Philadelphia Museum has such an example within its collection, accession number 2009-169-1. Similar examples from this collection are also featured American Vogue - 1st September 1965.