Documented Fall 1996 Chanel Black Felt Half Cap w High Feather Detailing designer-john-kloss This is a rare example

This is a rare example of Halston at his very best and it is easy to see why his work is the subject of so many books and retrospective shows at museums worldwide

59" at the back

This is one of those printed pieces and I love the beautiful flowers that cover the surface of the cotton

with a bow defining the waist

At that point the skirt is attached and it is cut to sit on an angle down one hip for a bit of a swag feel

Documented Fall 1996 Chanel Black Felt Half Cap w High Feather Detailing designer-john-kloss This is a rare exampleThis Chanel hat is from the Fall of 1996 and it is gorgeous. I found a editorial shot of Stella Tenant wearing a version of it that was shot by Karl himself. The hat is so dramatic and easy to wear. It is meant to sit lightly on the top of the head and then you can play with which direction you want the feathers to face. It can be worn with the feathers towards the front, either side, or to the back and sit as high or low as you want. This gives it so