c. 2009 Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière Dark Brown Corduroy Hat designer-sarmi It has that minimalist tendency

It has that minimalist tendency to it that he is so well known for with a crisp and elegant result

Fully lined in black silk and closes at the back with a painted metal zipper

The ties are very long so really play off the luxury of the suede

Without the crinoline you still get a sense of fullness

c. 2009 Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière Dark Brown Corduroy Hat designer-sarmi It has that minimalist tendencyThis hat is by Balenciaga and is an impossible find. I believe is actually from the menswear line from when Nicolas Ghesquire was the Creative Director for the brand. A version of it was worn multiple times by Carine Roitfeld during that season and into the next and I have spotted her wearing hers even up to the last couple of years. The hat is made out of a dark brown corduroy that is top stitched around the brim. It is intentionally slouchy and soft