Lilly Daché

Lilly Daché (c. 1892 – 31 December 1989) was a French-born American milliner and fashion merchandiser.

Her contributions to millinery were well-known custom-designed fashion hats for wealthy women, celebrities, socialites, and movie stars.

Daché was born in France[1][2] and immigrated to the United States in 1924, arriving on September 13.

[14][15] Daché worked with Hollywood costume designer Travis Banton to provide hats.

[5][26][27] In 1931, Daché married French-born Jean Despres who was an executive at the large cosmetics and fragrance company, Coty.

Residence on 56th Street, New York