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Sally Victor and her many hats

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Jul 18, 2025
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images via The Metropolitan Museum of Art

When designing her hats, Sally Victor took inspiration from architecture, history and art. She created collapsible hats inspired by the pleats in ancient Japanese armor, felt fabrications patterned with Matisse-like swirls and intricate straw bonnets stuffed with colorful silk flowers.

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