History of Hats

History of  Hats

Hat’s appeal to our sense of drama and there’s nothing like a vintage hat for turning heads.

History of Hats

No longer an essential accessory, hats are still desirable and are becoming an increasingly popular new form of collecting.

History of Hats , At the beginning of the 20^th century the hat was integral to women’s fashions.

History of Hats

Going out bareheaded was unthinkable and Edwardian ladies donned large hats decorated with finery ranging from ribbon to stuffed birds.

Even in the 1920s the emancipated flapper would not consider leaving home without her cloth hat.

In the early 1930s, wide brimmed hats were in vogue, but by the end of the decade they had become much smaller and were accented with feathers and veils.

History of Hats

During world War II, female factory workers wore scarves tied up in a turban style for safety reasons, which soon became a fashion statement.

Although there were not rationed hats were difficult to obtain during this period, some women contented themselves with eye catching trims, while others felt justified in going  bareheaded like their favourite screen actresses, such as Veronica Lake and Lana Turner.

History of Hats

Except for formal occasions such as weddings or the races, most 1960s women abandoned the hat in favour of exotic hairstyles and even wigs.

But the hat was back a decade later designers of the 1970s emulated retro glamour especially the famed New York Milliner, Adolfo.

Collectors top tips.

Look for 1920s cloth hats, these are now highly collectable.

Store hats in hat boxes, stuffing the  crowns with acid free tissue paper to retain the shape.

Use a handheld steamer to reshape straw and felt hats, if badly crushed, seek professional help.

History of Hats

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