A rare Pierre Cardin futuristic black straw cloche, 1967, labelled Pierre Cardin, Modes Paris, edged in grosgrain with matching bow to the back, 42cm, 16 1/2in wide Cardin used these unusual sculpted hat shapes to complete his cutting edge mini-dress and tailored suit ensembles. However, very few seem to have survived. See L'Officiel March, 1967 for similar hats being worn with a futuristic pinafore, a mini-dress and chic minimalist suit pp161, 240, 286.

Black straw – generally good condition as is grosgrain binding. The grosgrain band at the forehead curves to meet the head. The two curved front sides panels curve slightly outwards. There are ‘bulges’ on both sides of the hat but these are intentional. The hat shape reads well from front to back. In some photographs of the period the front edges frame the face more and the hats appear more angular. This version is more rounded in shape.