1960s Black Breton Hat by Leslie James | Sleek & Sophisticated

1960s black Breton hat by Leslie James.  Stunning in shiny straw. Black Breton Hat Details1960s mod version of a Breton hat.Shiny black straw weave.Black ribbon hatband.Stylish asymmetrical brim with a fun top stem in black, red, and white.NOT SHIPPABLE TO ITALY due to Italian customs prohibition VINTAGE CONDITION SHOP MORE VINTAGE HATS Shop more Spring & Summer Hats ABOUT LESLIE JAMES Who was Leslie James?Leslie James was a California based milliner active from the mid-1930s through the 1970s.  The company was a partnership between James Druce who handled the business end and Leslie Masters who created the designs. Leslie James was adept at all types of hat styles.  Their hats were always of the finest quality.  Their range of hats included the latest trends and also many timeless designs.   Madge has a fascinating blog post on this milliner. WHAT IS A BRETON A Breton hat is a rounded or flat-crowned hat with a brim that turns up around the edges, originally worn by peasants in Brittany, a region in France. Similar to a bowler, the brim is wider and rolls up more dramatically. Wide-brimmed Bretons were popular in the 1960s, when they were worn on the back of the head. An all-over feather Breton circa 1960-65 is in the collection of the Museum of Fine Art Boston. From Hatatorium, An Essential Guide for Hat Collectors, 2nd Edition. HOW TO MEASURE YOUR HAT SIZE HOW TO FIND YOUR HAT SIZEPull a fabric tape measure or length of string around your head just slightly above the ear, across the mid-forehead, completely circling your head.Hold the tape firmly, but not too tightly. You are measuring your head exactly where the hat will sit in either inches or centimeters.If your measurement falls between sizes, choose the next largest size.Then buy a fabulous vintage hat from MadgeSEE OUR HAT SIZING CHART SHIPPING & RETURNS We ship items within five business days. Occasionally, there might be shipping delays. If this occurs, we will promptly notify you.Clothing and accessories ship via USPS Priority Mail, UPS, or FedEx, selecting the best option based on price and insurance. Jewelry ships either First Class or Priority. For overseas orders, we use International First Class. Please refer to our Shipping Information for detailed rates.International buyers are responsible for all customs duties. PLEASE NOTE: Starting July 1, 2021, EU members will incur VAT taxes based on the specific country’s tax rates during importation.We know you may be wary about buying vintage items. If so, we do offer returns. If you receive vintage pieces and are dissatisfied or if the item doesn’t fit, please inform Madge of your return request within 10 days of receiving the merchandise. You must return the items within 30 days after notifying us.You can find our complete Return Policy here. If you have further questions after reading, please call or text (404) 850-1757. SIGN UP FOR SPECIALS & DISCOUNTS Photos copyright © 2026 Madge’s Hatbox Vintage. Join our Facebook group, Mad About Vintage, for weekly specials.