Fantastic Floral Hats from 1954

Evidently French milliners had decided 1954 was the year of fanciful floral confections, judging by these marvelous hats from that year.  Some are stunning, some are silly, all are striking.  Which one is your favorite?

Gilbert Orcel

Gilbert Orcel

Svend

Reboux

Paulette

Paulette

Legroux Souers

Weekend Eye Candy - Gilbert Orcel, 1952

Gorgeous gray hat by French milliner Gilbert Orcel for spring 1952.  Insert smile here.

Gilbert Orcel Hat, 1957

A perfect little hat for a summer evening, don't you think?  Gilbert Orcel, 1957.