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Written by fuzzylizzie.com
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LILLY DACHE’
(1907-1989) Lilly Dache’ got her start in the millinery business by working in a small shop in New York City. She and a friend bought the shop from their boss in 1924. She later recalled the first hat she made as the proprietress of her own shop; it was made from scraps of velvet that were lying around.
By the 1930s she was also producing handbags and other accessories. Her business had grown to the point that she needed two buildings in which to house her operation. Besides designing for the public, Dache’ worked with Hollywood designer Travis Banton, producing hats to complement his dresses and suits for the movies.
By the 1950s she had introduced a line of costume jewelry. In 1958 Dache’ hired Halston as a hat designer. Lilly Dache’ retired in 1968. Her last customer was actress Loretta Young, who bought 30 hats - the last hats in the shop.
After retiring, Dache’ licensed her name and it can be found on various types of garments.
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from a 1930 hat
Courtesy of morning-glorious
from a 1950 shostess gown
Courtesy of cottageindustry
from a late 1950s/early 1960s Persian lamb jacket
Courtesy of cottageindustry
from a late 1950s/early 1960s hat
Courtesy of shopping-goddess
from 1950s gloves
Courtesy of vintagegent.com
from a 1970s licensed label
Courtesy of fuzzylizzie.com
from a 1970s gypsy style dress
Courtesy of mcgrawandmcqueen
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