Checkered Divine is a refined black and white sinamay hat with a small, sculpted brim and a crisp 50’s style silhouette. The hat is finished with a striking geometric woven sinamay overlay, creating a subtle checkered effect that adds texture, depth, and quiet drama. Balanced and precise, this is a piece that feels architectural rather than decorative — elegant, intelligent, and effortlessly chic.

This design is inspired by Greta Garbo, whose style defined an era through restraint, mystery, and uncompromising individuality. Garbo’s allure lay in what she withheld as much as what she revealed — favouring clean lines, monochrome palettes, and an air of untouchable composure. Checkered Divine channels that legacy: cool, controlled, and utterly self-possessed.

Key Features

• Style: Small-brim sinamay hat with a classic 1950s silhouette

• Material: White sinamay overlaid with black open weave sinamay

• Colour: Monochrome black and white

• Details: Geometric woven sinamay overlay for a structured, graphic finish

• Fixing: Millinery wire alice band with elastic for secure and comfortable wear

• Handmade in London: Crafted in the Sahar Millinery studio

How to Style It

✔ Pair this black and white fascinator with tailored dresses, sharp coats, or minimalist occasionwear
✔ Complements monochrome looks, strong silhouettes, and clean lines
✔ Wear with softly waved hair, a polished bob, or a sleek up-do
✔ Finish with classic makeup — defined eyes or a bold lip work beautifully

Perfect For

• Weddings and formal daytime occasions

• Race days with a classic or vintage dress code

• Elegant city events and gallery openings

• Women who favour timeless style with quiet authority

Terms & Conditions

Please note, if we don’t have this hat in stock, then it is made to order and therefore would normally take 3–4 weeks to ship. If you need your hat for a particular date please let us know.

By default, the hat will be worn on the right-hand side. If you need any changes to the fitting, colour, or details of the main piece, please email us at [email protected].

Each piece is handmade in London in the Sahar Millinery studio.