Balenciaga Black Faux Patent Leather Hat Resort 2014

The Resort 2014 collection was an homage to Balenciaga’s roots. Creative director Alexander Wang refreshed the signature Balenciaga shapes and silhouettes and found new places to inject the embellishment of the classic house in modern ways. Highlighted through that collection, this bucket hat is done in hundreds of black faux patent leather loops.

The glossy loops glisten like oil as the loops appear to pour over this form of the hat. An unconventional material, this hat is perfect to pair with a dressy look but the hats fringe like quality also makes it an excellent casual option too. This hat can be seen from that season’s photoshoot in the images above.

Size: 57cm EU

Circumference: 22.5 inches

In excellent condition, the interior of this hat is lined with a cotton fabric and has a grosgrain ribbon sweatband. High-quality vintage pieces like this are yours to live in and love while increasing in value every year. It’s never too soon to start collecting them, as an investment in your wardrobe—and in yourself.