Cloche van rose vilt met drie strikken, grijs ripslint en band van linnen c. 1958 - 1965

Curator: Here we have a captivating Cloche hat, crafted from rose felt, embellished with three delicate bows, gray grosgrain ribbon, and a linen band. Its origins trace back to around 1958 to 1965. What springs to mind when you see it? Editor: A whisper of spring, wouldn't you say? It's gentle, like a cloud blushing at sunset, but underneath… almost aggressively feminine with those tiny, useless bows. Curator: The Cloche hat itself, deeply rooted in 1920s flapper culture, embodies a rebellion turned sophisticated. By the time of this particular piece, that youthful revolt had aged into elegant practicality, don't you think? Editor: Absolutely. The symbolism of covering the head is powerful. This isn't about religious obligation, but of claiming— or perhaps concealing—the crown of thoughts and dreams within. The soft rose and curves create an undeniably feminine presentation, yet the shape of a bell is not accidental. Curator: Good point! The linen and the felt contrast beautifully, too. It seems such an ordinary element, and that grey trim that adds a level of subtle interest. Almost as if… Editor: …as if grounding that romantic impulse in practicality. Linen, felt and ribbon all evoke touch, and the interplay hints at layers of a hidden history. Like finding vintage love letters tucked away. It feels oddly intimate. Curator: And the designer behind this delicate piece of wearable art is Katja Robinski. It captures something precious, something…protected. Editor: Exactly. Maybe what makes this object resonant is precisely its limitations; a silent reminder of how women navigated a world where visible ambition might be… unbecoming. What do you think, a paradox, in essence? A sweet poison? Curator: I love that - sweet poison. Maybe its beauty and demure presentation serves as an armour of sort? It carries such interesting contradictions. Editor: Well, for all of its constraints, this hat seems more resilient to changing ideals of feminity than any of the bolder garments and accessories, from that period. It speaks volumes to an internal emotional experience.