🇨🇮Vintage Butter Yellow Boater Hat – Authentic Rare Florence Find from 1984

A vintage treasure in 2025’s hottest color — butter yellow. Exquisite timeless style boater hat, a genuine piece of luxury from Florence, Italy. This is a rare, non-mass-produced item from the 1980s, a period when the "Made in Italy" label was synonymous with global prestige. Owning this hat is an investment in authentic craftsmanship & a wearable work of art. This classic structured boater-style hat (flat crown with medium brim) combines vintage elegance with modern versatility. Made of 100% straw -which is from a specific kind of wheat especially developed (near Florence) for making hats! The ribbed butter yellow ribbon can be removed, replaced, or covered with scarves, flowers, or other decorative accents, to shift the look from casual daytime charm to chic formal wear. Fits S to SM (head mannequin has approx. 55 cm circumference) Condition: excellent vintage; faint creases on crown/brim from long-term storage (see photos); priced accordingly. Knackmixing Ideas: Complements whites, creams, denim, navy, coral, & earthy tones For more ideas, see the section of my closet starting with the listing “Celebrating Yellow” Ideal for weddings, garden parties, summer outings, or as a statement piece for special events Pair with a silk scarf (like the one pictured) Purchased in a posh boutique, Florence, Italy in 1984. Label confirms authenticity. Carefully stored in Ottawa; never worn. Hue vary with light. Closer to the truth are outdoor pictures. Listing is for hat only.