c. 2009 Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière Dark Brown Corduroy Hat designer-sarmi Without the crinoline you still

Without the crinoline you still get a sense of fullness

When on it is light and easy to wear but there is weight to it at the same time because of the metal ring detailing that is done around the neck and the waist

its easy to wear and I adore the colors

The single shoulder has a knotted flower detail and both the flower and the neckline edging are accented by ribbons of gold lame

c. 2009 Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière Dark Brown Corduroy Hat designer-sarmi Without the crinoline you stillThis 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