HAT CARE

Bijou Van Ness hats are meticulously formed and finished by hand, which gives them their luxurious feel and beautiful appearance. As a result, Bijou Van Ness hats require special care. Below are some suggestions on how to clean & care for your hat.

STORAGE

We want you and your Bijou Van Ness hat to be together a long time, so every Bijou Van Ness hat purchased on bijouvanness.com is shipped in a special hat box for protection (and a little extra style). We suggest keeping your hat in its Bijou Van Ness box when not being worn. Always lay the box on its back, so as to not put pressure on the brim. For longer periods of storage, we recommend filling the crown with soft tissue paper to protect the shape.

Your Bijou Van Ness hat should both fit you like a dream, and be ready to go with you on your next adventure. If you choose to hang your hat from a hat rack or on the wall, you may want to consider investing in a specially-designed hat holder with a wide surface that will offer support for the crown. This will help prevent stretching the hat’s band out of shape.

Felt hats can be stored in soft plastic bags if you wish, but we don’t recommend it for straw hats. Natural straw needs air to stay fresh, and sealing your straw hat in a bag or airtight container can cause the straw to dry and crack.

CLEANING

FELT HATS

To clean dust and lint from your felt hat, we recommend using a lint roller or soft brush. Wipe gently, never putting too much pressure on the hat. For small spots and stains, you may use a damp no-dye cloth or a felt sponge.

 If your felt hat gets wet, set it aside and let it air dry. Do not steam or blow dry your hat, as this may cause it to lose its shape. Also, never dry-clean your hat. If the unthinkable happens and your Bijou Van Ness hat gets severely stained, we recommend you take your hat to a local repair shop for cleaning.

 STRAW HATS

Straw hats may be cleaned with a lint roller or soft brush. Small stains can often be removed with a lightly dampened sponge or no-dye cloth. Take special care not to get your straw hat wet, as this will cause the fibers to stretch and separate.

FASCINATORS

Most of our fascinators are hand stitched using couture millinery techniques. When storing, do not place any items on top of your fascinator. Always keep your fascinator in its box when not being worn. Keep in dry, cool place.

VEILS

If your veil gets wrinkled or loses its shape, you can lightly steam it to bring back its shape, but take care to keep the steam away from the rest of the hat. We would recommend keeping your veil in its Bijou Van Ness box when not in use. This will make sure it’s safe and ready for its next appearance, maybe on a red carpet!