c. 2009 Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière Deep Green Corduroy Hat designer-isabelle-allard I love how the stripes

I love how the stripes are all precisely matched along the front

A heavier beaded edge around the collar add the perfect touch

The cut is simple as were many of his pieces

The end of the bow extends and curves over the shoulder

It zips up the front under a notched collar with allows you to wear it over just about anything

c. 2009 Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière Deep Green Corduroy Hat designer-isabelle-allard I love how the stripesThis hat is by Balenciaga and is an impossible find. I believe is actually from the menswear line from when Nicolas Ghesquire was the Creative Director for the brand. A version of it was worn multiple times by Carine Roitfeld during that season and into the nect and I have spotted her wearing hers even up to the last couple of years. The hat is made out of a deep green corduroy that is top stitched around the brim. It is intentionally slouchy and soft