Hunting for Maison Michel Virginie …

Hats are definitely a big topic this upcoming fall. I somehow feel that the whole thing started with Emmanuelle Alt fighting the NYC cold with a black Maison Michel Virginie fedora back in February 2013 (… or thats at least where the whole hat theme started for me!).

Emmanuelle Alt Maison Michel Virginie

Emmanuelle Alt, editor in chief of Vogue Paris wearing Maison Michel Virginie fedora in black, photos@http://aloveisblind.com, http://coffeestainedcashmere.tumblr.com

But after exactly knowing and understanding that every woman simply needs a black fedora hat the hard thing starts! Its getting your hands on the right style. When it comes to hats for me there are mainly two styles – its Maison Michel Virginie and Maison Michel Henrietta (for me personally Henrietta is the perfect :-))! Yes they are pricy the plain black felt hat costs EURO 355.00 both styles. But its a splurge with a value. The craftsmanship is outstanding and the design super timeless!

Emmanuelle Alt Maison Michel Virginie

One of these two Maison Michel beauties should be an integral part of every stylish woman’s wardrobe! photos@montaignemarket.com

Now that you are convinced that you either need Maison Michel Virginie or Maison Michel Henrietta in black this fall the hard job starts – Find your dream hat in your size and buy it! Usually they sell out super fast! So where to turn to when searching for your dream hat?

1. Maison Michel Pop up store, 19 rue Cambon

Emmanuelle Alt Maison Michel Virginie

Maison Michel Pop up store, rue Cambon – Even if you don’t find your dream hat here its great to visit just for the experience! photo@http://evelinakhromtchenko.com

Of course, place number 1 to start hat shopping when in Paris. The selection is unique and the ambiance perfect. Another plus if you find your dream hat you can have wrapped it in milliners paper and packed it into one of the iconic hat boxes for free! However, coveted styles, colors and sizes sell out soon!

2. Colette, online or 213 Rue Saint Honoré, Paris

The Parisian temple of style usually has some Maison Michel hats. But usually more elaborate designs, which are a fabulous pieces to increase a hat collection but not to start with!

3. Merci concept store, 111 Boulevard Beaumarchais

They have a small selection of basic styles in a very Parisian retail environment!

What do you think? Do you like Maison Michel hats? Do you have some recommendations on where to get the best styles in Paris or other cities?