Confident, artistic, and quietly unconventional, ‘Gilded Teal’ is a sculptural felt hat that blends vintage influence with modern design. Made in a deep, vibrant teal felt, this piece features a distressed gold leaf petersham band that wraps the crown like a painterly gesture — imperfect, expressive, and full of character.

Shaped to hug the head like a teal cloche hat, the crown has a subtle indent at the top, lending a contemporary edge beyond a traditional 20’s silhouette. The asymmetrical brim — downturned at the front and gently upturned at the back — references a trilby hat, softened into a feminine, wearable form. This is a women’s winter hat designed for women who value design, depth, and individuality.

About the Inspiration

Inspired by Agnès Varda, the pioneering filmmaker and artist known for her poetic approach to cinema, her love of texture, and her refusal to follow convention. Varda’s work celebrated curiosity, humanity, and personal expression — qualities reflected in this hat’s hybrid form, rich colour, and hand-finished gold detail. Like Agnès herself, this design is thoughtful, playful, and quietly radical.

Key Features

• Style: Cloche trilby hybrid

• Material: Rabbit felt in deep teal

• Crown: Head-hugging cloche shape with a modern indented top

• Brim: Asymmetrical — downturned at the front, upturned at the back

• Trim: Distressed gold leaf petersham band, hand-done.

• Fit: Medium fit (can be adjusted with hat tape if required)

• Handmade: Crafted and finished by hand in London at the Sahar Millinery studio

How to Style It

✔ Pair with tailored coats, knit dresses, or structured winter layers
✔ Complements navy, camel, black, cream, and tonal teal outfits
✔ Ideal with loose waves, tucked hair, or a low ponytail
✔ A distinctive alternative to a classic teal ladies trilby or traditional trilby hat for ladies

Perfect For

• Autumn and winter city dressing

• Women looking for a refined teal trilby hat for ladies

• Fans of modern interpretations of a 20’s hat

• Those who love cloche-inspired shapes but want something more contemporary

• Anyone drawn to artistic, design-led headwear — including those searching for a trilby hat for ladies in a rich colour

Terms & Conditions

Please note, if we don’t have this hat in stock, then it is made to order and would normally take 3–4 weeks to ship. If you need your hat for a particular date, please let us know.If you would like any changes to the fit, colour balance, or trim details, please email [email protected].

All pieces are handmade in London at the Sahar Millinery studio.