Brève introduction

The world is so big

From the First World to the Third World

Every nation and country has its own unique civilization

These civilizations created unique clothing culture

Among them, the hat style is the most prominent

Want to learn more about European culture?

Just start with their hats

These hats are not only stylish

They also reflects the culture and characteristics of Europe

Showing the diversity and interesting history of human development

Now

Let Aung Crown lead everyone

Embark on the tour of Traditional and Distinctive European Hats

Unique Traditional Headwear In Spain

The Cordobés Hat

It is a traditional hat in Spain

Flat hat top, wide brim

At first, it originated in the southern Spanish city of Cordoba

As a pratical “work hat” that local workers wear when they go to work

In 1965

When the Beatles came to Spain for a concert

To blend in with the local culture and style

John Lennon wore a Cordobés hat

Later it became a habit for him

This kind of hat is very common in daily life

It is also welcomed by big brands

Often seen in various shows

The Matador Hat

Hemingway said

“Bullfighting is the only

Art that puts artists at risk of death”

The charm of bullfighting lies in

The thrill, blood, beauty and sublimity of the process

The struggle between the matador and the bull

It is a gorgeous artistic dance

The key factor that determines whether this dance can be performed successfully is

It turned out to be a hat!

In 1836

A bullfighter named Paquiro

Published the Spanish bullfighting bible “Tauromaquia”

The first formal emphasis:

Bullfighters should tie their hair up and wear hats

You can’t go on stage with your hair disheveled

In honor of Paquiro

Bullfighters named their hats after his last name, “Montes”.

Calling it the Montera

About this hat

There is a very superstitious saying

When the matador sees the bull enter the ring

Take your hat off to the bulls and salute the crowd

Then throw the hat behind you

If the hat is facing down

Bullfighters have good luck

If the cap is facing up

Then the bullfighter will be unlucky.

According to statistics

A bullfighter who had an accident during a bullfight

Most of the time, the hat brim faces upwards during the hat tossing process

Later, many bullfighters stopped throwing their hats

To prevent the cap from pointing upwards

Besides the bullfighters

Fashion brands also seem to have some superstition about this kind of hat

It has a strange shape

Often appears in shows and photo shoots

Unique Traditional Headwear In France

The Beret

The cycle of fashion

It’s so unexpected

In the eyes of many fashion people

Beret is the “most familiar stranger”

The history of berets can be traced back to the 15th century

Shepherds in Béarn, at the foot of the Pyrenees Mountains in southwestern France

Used to like wearing a type of round, brimless, soft hat

Made from the brown wool of Pyrenean goats

It can protect from wind and rain, wipe sweat, and can also be used as a cushion

Very practical

It is called the “Basque beret”

Berets became popular as military caps

During World War I

Some British soldiers have started wearing berets

During World War II

Different armies of different countries have chosen

Berets of different colors as part of the uniform

To distinguish between branches of the armed forces

When did it become part of everyday life

In fact, as early as after World War I,

Berets had entered people’s wardrobes and become a fashion trend

Whether it is the daily street shots of Hollywood stars

Or the press conferences of major brands

Berets are always a constant presence

The Bicorne hat – Napoleon hat

The Louis dynasty fell and the bourgeoisie rose

The status of capitalists and aristocrats was getting closer

People were tired of the ritualistic celebrations

And started seekin worldly happiness and sensual enjoyment

The Rococo period slowly began

In the 1780s

To facilitate the drainage of rainwater

And to keep the hat shape regular and not easy to block the view

Bicorne, a two-cornered hat worn by the upper class

Appeared on the historical stage

It evolved from the tricorne

Because Napoleon often wore it

it was also known as the Napoleon hat

The earliest bicorne was worn straight

People began to wear it sideways to show their uniqueness

Napoleon wore it sideways

This way of wearing it became popular among the French army

The more they wore it, the more crooked it became

Later, the brim of the hat was worn in front and behind

Ship-like shape

People called it the “boat-shaped hat”

and it is still seen in military uniforms today

In recent years

The Napoleon hat has also taken the fashion world by storm.

There are endless hats inspired by it

the Chinon Hat

Au XVe siècle

the Gothic style reaches its peak

Under the influence of Gothic art

the Hennin hat appeared

The most typical feature of Hennin is the sharp triangle tip of the hat

That is, a conical, pointed hat similar to a witch’s hat

Nine inches to three feet tall

And is shaped with wire or starch

The hat is covered with high-end tulle

And the front brim is decorated with luxurious velvet

These hats were shockingly expensive

Affordable only for noblewomen

The poor wore hats mostly for

Complying with the laws and regulations, providing shade in summer and warmth in winter

Their hats were usually made of cheap materials, with simple designs

With little or no decorative embellishment

Because of its strong sense of fashion

it has often become a source of inspiration for designers

The Kepi

After the Napoleonic Wars

Military uniforms began to become simple and plain

During Napoleonic era

Overly decorative military uniforms

Gave way to simple but more durable and more convenient military uniforms

Taking military cap as an example

Common in the French army during the Napoleonic era

Decorated with various braids, hats, and dazzling badges

A military cap as tall and heavy as a bucket

Gradually became shorter

The number of ornaments such as tassels and necklaces had been greatly reduced

At this time, the French army first developed a

A short cylindrical hat called a kepi

Although much simpler than those of the Napoleonic era

The production process still remained complicated

Today this kind of cylindrical hat is still

Worn by the French army, police, and Foreign Legion

Becoming a classic and iconic symbol of French military uniform

And has been imitated by many other countries

In addition to soldiers

Many ladies are also fans of this hat

Wearing a hat inspired by it

Full of aura

Unique Traditional Headwear In the UK

The flat cap

Born in England in the 14th century

In the Victorian era

It was necessities for leisure life regardless of social class

In 1571

The British Parliament

To solve the problem of wool overproduction

Promoted the widespread wearing of woolen hats

They even passed a bill stating that

All men over six years old

Must wear hats made of wool on Sundays and holidays

Then the wool cap became

A symbol of men’s clothing at that time

In the early 20th century

The flat cap was introduced to Europe and North America

and it caused a strong response

Regardless of age, occupation, identity, status

People wore it

To school, to the countryside, for outing and for leisure sports

Today

Many Hollywood stars and supermodels

Still maintain the passion for the flat cap

From the street fashion of the past

To today’s vintage trends

This hat is always at the forefront of fashion

The Police Helmet

As the name suggests

This is the England and Wales Police

Traditional helmet worn during patrol

The Custodian helmet

Made its first appearance in 1863

when the London’s Metropolitan Police replaced their top hats with this

Becoming part of the police’s iconic uniform

This type of was once eliminated

Gradually disappeared from the streets

But later, many territorial police forces

Decided to reintroduce

In 43 territorial areas across Scotland and Wales

It is currently used by 39 police forces

The Fascinator – the hatinator

The Fascinator is

A headdress that can be used as a hat substitute

Commonly seen in formal occasions in Europe

Many ladies wear them to form a beautiful landscape

In some cases, it can also be called a hatinator

Queen Marie Antoinette

Is a powerful promoter of this head fashion

She used ostrich feathers as headdresses in the royal courts of Europe

It quickly became popular

But feathers are very expensive

affordable only to the nobility and upper class

With constant changes and development

This headdress has been widely welcomed

Jockey clubs, royal weddings, important occasions…

Fascinators with various colors and shapes

So beautiful that that dazzles the eyes

They have, of course, become stars in the fashion circle

On runways of top fashion brands

There is always the shadow of Fascinator

The Top hat

The top hat, also known as the stovepipe hat

Was popular during the Victorian era

Its influence continues to this day

The top hat was frequently worn by men of the British upper class

Also used in

Politics and international diplomacy

The people of United States also likes this kind of hat

Ladies of the upper class also wore this hat,

Especially when hunting on horseback

Still keeping a stylish and dashing appearance

On the magic stage

Magicians often use the top hat

To pull out all sorts of things

Such as rabbits and pigeons

Not to mention in fashion shows and street shots

Major brands and fashion enthusiasts

The love for it can be described as crazy

The deerstalker

Usually has 4 brims: front, back, left and right

The two sides of the hat can be tied together with a cloth or satin ribbon

It is commonly worn by deer hunters

In rural areas of England

Later, due to the fictional character Sherlock Holmes

Described as liking to wear this type of hat

It became a typical headgear for detectives

Often appears in comical paintings, plays, or movies

In the fashion circle

Many handsome, retro and serious styles

Would be incomplete without its presence

The Tam O’ Shanter – Scoland

It is a traditional hat often worn by Scottish men

The name comes from eponymous hero in robert burns’ poem

Tam o’shanter in 1790

This hat is cute

There’s a pompom on top

Widely popular among Scottish men and women in the 16th century

After the outbreak of World War I

Scottish and Canadian armies gradually began to wear

Still in use today

People have also added their own ideas

To the basic hat design

Creating unique versions of the tam o’shanter

To express their personal attitude and style

Iconic Traditional Hats In Ireland

The Newsboy Cap

From the late 19th to the early 20th century

Newsboy cap is very popular in Europe and North America

Favored by both men and boys

It is also very common for women to wear

The newsboy cap is somewhat similar to the peaked cap

But the shape is rounder with a button on the top

Like the flat cap

It is also a frequent favorite in the fashion world

Unique Traditional Headwear In Italy

The Boater Hat

A style of hat for men

It was originally a special accessory for the boatman’s work uniform

It was introduced to the United States by early immigrants in the early 20th century

The classic and academic hat style became very popular

Becoming a must-have accessory for socializing among the elite aristocracy

When attending formal events in the summer

Men often wore it

Almost at the same time

This hat style also became popular among ladies and children

Women’s hats have wider brims and darker hatbands

It was often decorated with flowers

The materials used were also diverse

Although the Boater Hat has a tough style

But through the decoration of color and hatband decorations

It can also create a soft effect

Both the Queen and her granddaughter Princess Beatrice

Were fond of this hat style

All along

The popularity of flat caps has never faded

Let’s see how it performs on the show

Unique Traditional Headwear In Austria

The Tyrolean Hat

Originated from the men’s hats of Tyrol

A region in the southwestern part of Austria

It is a lightweight and soft felt hat

Usually adorned with a colorful ribbon

With the back brim turned upward

And decorated with feathers

This hat

Very suitable for mountaineering or casual wear

Very popular in Austria, Germany, Italy and Switzerland

The hat has become the image carrier of “Tyrolean culture”

It is a symbol of local tourism

Musician Billy Mo

In 1962, he wrote a song titled

“I prefer to buy a Tyrolean hat”

In the fashion field

It is also very popular

Unique Traditional Headwear In Greece

The sailor hat

Originated in Greece

Evolved from the work hat of merchant sailors

Has a strong ocean scent

In the 1950s,

the sailor hat was very popular among rock singers

and the Greaser subculture

Marlon Brando also wore this hat in the film The Wild One

later

Some university students from Germany, Sweden and Denmark

Also started wearing this hat

Fashion insiders also adopted it

Paired with military style and tough clothing

Very elegant and graceful

Now it has become a

Very hot fashion item

Unique Traditional Headwear In Poland

The Warrior Hat

The warrior hat comes from Poland

It is a hat that men are required to wear

When performing the traditional Polish warrior dance

The Warrior Dance is very brisk

It is composed of many male and female pairs

A male dancer sings and leads

Dancing with a hat on

The scene is lively, relaxed and natural

Unique Traditional Hat In Serbia

The šajkača Hat

The šajkača is the national hat of Serbia

Named after the Serbian River Army

It is an important part of the Serbian military uniform

Symbol of nationalism

Usually black, gray, or green

Nowadays, it is mainly worn by the elderly in rural areas

Distinctive Traditional Hat In Croatia

The Šibenik cap

A traditional Croatian hat

Flat top, orange in color

And decorated with black embroidered patterns

Because it is famous from the city of Sibenik

It is regarded as a symbol of the city of Šibenik

In 2008,

It was included in the National Intangible Cultural Heritage List

Distinctive Traditional Hat In Romania

The Căciulă Hat

The Căciulă

is a fur hat worn in winter by the people of Romania

And most neighboring Balkan countries.

It is usually black

But in the central and northern regions of Moldavia

And parts of Banat,

White fur is often used

Iconic Belgian folk hat in Belgium

The Bearskin Hat

A tall hat made of bear skin

It first appeared in the 17th century

As a hat worn by grenadiers

Making its mark on history

Nowadays often worn as part of ceremonial military uniform

Despite the high cost

And considered too cruel

The bearskin hat has always been controversial

But in countries like Belgium and the United Kingdom

The Army still maintains this tradition

Maybe it will be replaced by other hats in the future

Iconic Turkish Headwear

The Chichak Helmet

This Turkish representative helmet

Was originally worn by Ottoman cavalry

During the 15th to 16th centuries

It included a round bowl with ear flaps

With sliding nose mask

And a metal mesh extending at the back to protect the neck