1960s Dorothy McGuire Owned Rhinestone Studded Black Cloche designer-thea-porter The skirt is long and

The skirt is long and lean with an additional panel cut on the angle over the inner layer

Skirt: 27" from bottom of elastic at the waist to hem

Its heavy enough to retain the shape but easy to wear

Regardless of his recent downfall and appalling behavior he was at one time a pivotal designer in recent fashion history and was lauded with awards and honors based on his ability to cut a dress including the British Designer of the Year in 1987

1960s Dorothy McGuire Owned Rhinestone Studded Black Cloche designer-thea-porter The skirt is long andThis is an amazing little hat from the estate of Dorothy McGuire of the McGuire sisters a singing trio known for their sweet harmonies and identical outfits who recorded the No. 1 hits "Sincerely" and "Sugartime" in the 1950s. It was custom made for her in the late 1960s and was made in France. It has a definite 30s feel to it and had I not known the provenance I would have guessed it to be older based on the fine workmanship and proper techniques