lilly dache book

REVIEW: Lilly Daché – Author and Famous Hat Maker of a By-Gone Era

[Book Review – Part 1 of a 2-Part series] The value of Lilly Daché’s vintage hats holds up through the ages. But not so much her philosophy of life. Lilly Daché’s Glamour Book, written in 1956, is a reflection of that time—pre-women’s movement. In it, Daché emphasizes the “duty” of women to look beautiful at … Read more

Talking Through My Hats by Lilly Daché – A Rare Book by a A Rare Milliner

Lilly Daché (1898-1989) is one of my favorite vintage hat designers. I like her style: bold design, colorful fabrics, ornate detail, and sometimes flowery.         I had wanted to read her out-of-print autobiography for some time. But I couldn’t find a copy at an affordable price, which is nowhere near the $100+ … Read more