Introduction

In Europe, hats represent a symbol of power and status.

Since the birth of European hats, it keeps changing with the development of history and culture.

From the extravagant and exaggerated aristocratic style to the simple and modern international style, constant evolution and change has created a special cultural history for hats.

The Cloche Hat

Cloche hats became popular in the 1920s.

The cloche hat became popular in the United States.

It reached its peak of popularity in the 20th century.

Some women still loved it until the 1930s.

Cloche hats are very picky about hairstyles.

Because when you wear this kind of hat, the brim will press on your eyelids.

If you don’t have short hair, you can’t tuck your hair in.

European Hat Style Trends in the 1930s–1950s

Late 1930s to 1940s
Hats had special purposes:

to cover unwashed hair during the war,and to help women maintain a neat appearance.

The 1950s was the peak era of haute couture.

The most classic and elegant era in clothing history.

The whole world seems to have taken on a new look after the war.

Ultimately unify the style and temperament of the whole body.

Hats from the 1950s could be small, low crown.

They can be made of straw, wool felt, velvet, lace or satin.

Often a feather, a string of beads, a ribbon,

small flowers and nylon mesh as veil decoration.

The Bowler Hat

The porkpie hat has a round, flat, or even concave hat.

The hard felt hat with a flat and slightly upturned brim is said to have originated from the US military period.

The Beret Hat

In the 20th century, French gentlemen and ladies all wore berets.

It is favored by the fashion industry.

At the same time, it also retains the function of silently declaring personal ideology.

The Shell Cap

The shell-shaped hat was the most popular style in the United States in the early 1950s.

They sit upright on top of your head.

Below is the sleek bun type hairstyle.

The Mesh Hat

The mesh hat is a relatively young member of the hat family.

Women of that era hung yarn on the brim of their hats.

To create a hazy and mysterious feeling of “still holding the pipa half-covered”

Later, the net hat quickly became popular in the upper class.

Became one of the symbols of ladies at that time.

The Taban

Strictly speaking, the taban is not a hat.

When most people think of Taban, they think of Muslims or Persian merchants.

But in fact, the fashion industry also loves Taban.

In the silent film era of the 1940s,

Many female stars like to use taban to show their elegant and noble aura.

Hats have always played an important role in the history of fashion.

Don’t think it’s just an accessory, but it plays an important role in the overall style.

I hope this article helps everyone has a better understanding of European hat culture.