August 2025
Town and Country Magazine
There are certain editorial covers that remind us why fashion is an art form and Kirsten Dunst’s Town & Country feature is one of them. Styled by the brilliant Deborah Afshani, the shoot marries cinematic elegance with refined modern glamour. At the center of it all is a piece from our collection: a black teardrop saucer hat by Sarah Sokol Millinery, pulled by Afshani from The Residency Experience in Los Angeles.
The saucer hat has always been one of the most dramatic shapes in millinery, and this piece embodies that tradition with bold restraint. Sleek and sculptural, the teardrop silhouette adds instant drama to any look, creating a striking frame around the face while maintaining an air of timeless sophistication. For Kirsten’s cover, it serves as both crown and punctuation mark, an accessory that elevates the entire composition into something unforgettable.
Deborah Afshani paired the hat with an ensemble that exudes Town & Country’s DNA: old-world luxury, reinvented for today. Kirsten wears a Marc Jacobs dress, its fun voluminous shape and color creating contrast with the hat, alongside Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello slingback heels. The jewelry, meanwhile, layers heritage houses and timeless craftsmanship: Tiffany & Co. Jean Schlumberger by Tiffany Flame ear clips, a Bulgari Tubogas necklace and cabochon ring, and a Van Cleef & Arpels Ludo bracelet. Each piece glimmers with history and artistry, complementing the hat’s architectural presence.
What makes this look sing is how seamlessly all of these elements interact. The hat’s jet-black simplicity provides a canvas that allows the jewel tones and metallics of the dress and accessories to shine.nAnd Kirsten herself - the ultimate modern leading lady - ties it together with an effortless poise that makes the editorial feel iconic rather than costume.
The black teardrop saucer has always been one of our favorite silhouettes to explore in the studio because it bridges the line between statement and subtlety. Its sculptural form harkens back to the golden age of millinery, when women wore hats as both a daily ritual and a symbol of identity. At the same time, its pared-down execution feels undeniably fresh. That balance between past and present, classic and modern, is exactly what makes it such a powerful editorial choice.
Seeing the hat featured in Town & Country is especially meaningful because the magazine itself has long represented a particular kind of timeless glamour. To watch our millinery featured alongside legendary houses like Tiffany, Bulgari, and Van Cleef is thrilling. It underscores how a hat, when designed with intention, can stand on equal footing with the world’s most treasured jewels.
There are certain editorial covers that remind us why fashion is an art form and Kirsten Dunst’s Town & Country feature is one of them. Styled by the brilliant Deborah Afshani, the shoot marries cinematic elegance with refined modern glamour. At the center of it all is a piece from our collection: a black teardrop saucer hat by Sarah Sokol Millinery, pulled by Afshani from The Residency Experience in Los Angeles.
The saucer hat has always been one of the most dramatic shapes in millinery, and this piece embodies that tradition with bold restraint. Sleek and sculptural, the teardrop silhouette adds instant drama to any look, creating a striking frame around the face while maintaining an air of timeless sophistication. For Kirsten’s cover, it serves as both crown and punctuation mark, an accessory that elevates the entire composition into something unforgettable.
Deborah Afshani paired the hat with an ensemble that exudes Town & Country’s DNA: old-world luxury, reinvented for today. Kirsten wears a Marc Jacobs dress, its fun voluminous shape and color creating contrast with the hat, alongside Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello slingback heels. The jewelry, meanwhile, layers heritage houses and timeless craftsmanship: Tiffany & Co. Jean Schlumberger by Tiffany Flame ear clips, a Bulgari Tubogas necklace and cabochon ring, and a Van Cleef & Arpels Ludo bracelet. Each piece glimmers with history and artistry, complementing the hat’s architectural presence.
What makes this look sing is how seamlessly all of these elements interact. The hat’s jet-black simplicity provides a canvas that allows the jewel tones and metallics of the dress and accessories to shine.nAnd Kirsten herself - the ultimate modern leading lady - ties it together with an effortless poise that makes the editorial feel iconic rather than costume.
The black teardrop saucer has always been one of our favorite silhouettes to explore in the studio because it bridges the line between statement and subtlety. Its sculptural form harkens back to the golden age of millinery, when women wore hats as both a daily ritual and a symbol of identity. At the same time, its pared-down execution feels undeniably fresh. That balance between past and present, classic and modern, is exactly what makes it such a powerful editorial choice.
Seeing the hat featured in Town & Country is especially meaningful because the magazine itself has long represented a particular kind of timeless glamour. To watch our millinery featured alongside legendary houses like Tiffany, Bulgari, and Van Cleef is thrilling. It underscores how a hat, when designed with intention, can stand on equal footing with the world’s most treasured jewels.
