Loretta Young, Lilly Dache' and The Vintage Hat Shop

Recently hats from The Vintage Hat Shop were purchased by the Loretta Young family to be used at the 100th Anniversary Exhibit to be held at the Hollywood Museum! 'Twas a big deal for this Loretta Young fan!

It seems that Loretta Young was such a big fan of Lilly Dache' that it is rumored that she purchased every hat in the shop when Lilly announced her retirement. Since Lilly was a favorite of Loretta's, one of the hats purchased for display was a Dachette.

An article about Lilly Dache', also furnished by The Vintage Hat Shop, will be on display, too.





The other hat chosen for display was a 1960s breton by Bonta. Another classic 1960s style hat.

The display will be on exhibit from December through April at the Hollywood Museum in LA.

 I have been encouraged to attend the exhibit.  Hmmmm, there may be a California trip in the future for The Vintage Hat Shop! 

I'll keep you posted.

Lilly Dache' Dachettes'

Who among hat lovers isn't a Lilly Dache' fan?  This pink fascinator from the 50s is such a classic example.

Women' s Home Companion March 1954

With all the hats that have passed through The Vintage Hat Shop  I have never owned an original Lilly Dache'!

But I do currently have three Dachettes' hats in the shop right now. These hats are a later version using the Lilly Dache' name.

Black velvet 50s tilt slouch

1960s Bandeau

Black velvet ruched turban

Lilly Dache' hat, April 1954

Take a look at the classic Lille Dache' hat. Folds of pink silk jersey form the cap-like hat. And matching gloves? Perfect.

Woman's Home Companion April, 1954