Langoustine Fantasia hat
Simone Mirman · c. 1965
Accessory design
France / United Kingdom
Simone Mirman
- Royal millinery
- Ceremonial headwear
Simone Mirman made hats for the British royal family, adapting each design to the wearer's preferences and public role. In discussing her work for Elizabeth II, she emphasized secure fit and keeping the face visible.
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Langoustine Fantasia hat
c. 1965
A documented example from the designer’s millinery.
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Beaded clasp cocktail hat
1950s · Victoria and Albert Museum collection; original collection not stated
A shaped, beaded band frames the head with ornament while leaving most of it uncovered.
©Victoria and Albert Museum, London/Simone Mirman
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Black horsehair hat with rosebuds
ca. 1953 · Victoria and Albert Museum collection; original collection not stated
Long horsehair and small flowers produce a soft, spreading silhouette.
©Victoria and Albert Museum, London/Simone Mirman
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Gold leather beret
1969-1972 · Victoria and Albert Museum collection; original collection not stated
Metallic panels and tiny tied strips turn a compact beret into a richly textured object.
©Victoria and Albert Museum, London/Simone Mirman
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Blue-and-black felt hat
ca. 1952 · Victoria and Albert Museum collection; original collection not stated
A bright rounded crown and sharply shaped dark brim make color part of the hat’s architecture.
© Victoria and Albert Museum, LondonCollections & archive pieces
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About Simone Mirman
Her royal millinery included the hat paired with Hardy Amies's outfit for the Queen's Silver Jubilee in 1977, joining practical construction with ceremonial dressing.