Rose Valois was a prestigious French millinery house that epitomized the elegance and sophistication of mid-20th-century fashion. Founded in 1927 by three talented women: Fernande Léger, Germaine de Valois, and Rose Madame, who had all previously worked for the legendary milliner Caroline Reboux, the brand quickly became a cornerstone of Parisian haute couture.
Known for its impeccable craftsmanship and innovative silhouettes, Rose Valois created hats that were more than mere accessories, they were sculptural works of art. Their designs, ranging from whimsical veiled pieces to structured, avant-garde felt hats, were frequently featured in the pages of Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar.
During the “Golden Age” of couture in the 1940s and ’50s, a Rose Valois hat was a symbol of status and refined taste, favored by socialites and fashion icons worldwide.
Ivy Nicholson wearing small velvet cap embroidered with pearls and sheer voilette by Rose Valois, photo by Guy Arsac, 1951
Bettina Graziani models a hat by Rose Valois, 1951
Capucine in toque adorned with pigeon feathers called “Eole” by Rose Valois, Paris, Autumn 1951
Gigi Terwalgne wearing hat of pale pink feathers and petals by Rose Valois, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1951
Anne Campion in dusty pink flannel two-piece by Grès, hat with voilette by Rose Valois, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1952
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