The Retro Hat Look: a quirky and nonchalant 50s Trend

Mr. Dior: Inspiration for a Quirky, Nonchalant Style

We're seeing a contemporary revival of chic, understated styles reminiscent of the 1950s—minimalistic and monochrome. The shapes are evolving away from the rounded cloche hats and the fedoras' severe, masculine look. The crowns of hats are straight and slightly tapered. The hat brims are medium to extra wide.

A new Bronté summer hat inspired by the 50s look is Vera. It is a wide-brim sun hat made of natural raffia with a chic scarf that can be tied under one's hair or chin ( like Brigitte Bardot used to do). You can use your fine scarves to play and change the look according to your outfit. The crown is flat, while the brim looks slightly tapered.

One standout is the Mindy hat—a cloche style inspired by the 1950s that integrates all the benefits of a well-designed sun hat for warm summer days. The Mindy hat, made from handwoven natural raffia, is rollable, making it easy to pack and carry. This cooling summer accessory offers versatility in how you wear it. You can turn the pleated brim up for a more focused look or bend it down for full shade and a bit of privacy. The smooth straw material is comfortable and airy, perfect for those hot days on the course. The alternative black and natural straw blocks make Mindy an eye-catcher of French "je-ne-sais-quoi".
The Mindy hat features a one-size-fits-all adjustable system, ensuring a perfect fit for everyone.

Our new summer hat, Pamela, is a deluxe version of a Fifties style.
It is a genuine Panama straw hat with an open-weave design for both the brim and the straight crown. In a very humid climate, you seek fresh air and a breeze. When temperatures drop, you stroll outside knowing the sophisticated Pamela hat gives you nonchalance and French chic.

The new Nina style has a far more casual yet similar retro hat vibe.
Nina is pure and minimalistic in shape yet trimmed with a delicate black ribbon around the edge of the short brim. The backside is straight, like a Bob - haircut. It is rollable and your perfect travel accessory for a hike or stroll along the beach.

The neutral colour pallet of these new 50s hat designs makes it easy to wear and combine with almost any outfit and hue.