Hat - types and fashion trends
The hat as a type of headdress appeared quite a long time ago - the first mentions of it appeared in the world back in the last era, and in Europe they first started talking about this headdress during the Thirty Years War, when almost all European countries were involved in hostilities.
Then this headdress served as part of a military uniform. However, women never missed a moment to sneak away any items of men's wardrobe, and the hat was no exception.
Since then, the couturiers of that time began to produce chic pieces, decorated with various decorative elements.
What?
In a nutshell, to answer the question of what a hat is - this is a headdress of men and women, which has a crown (the upper part that directly covers the skull) and brim.
There are various variations of this accessory to suit different people and different styles.
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Fedor
This model can be considered a classic hat, because its style is made according to all the canons of modeling this headdress. It appeared at the end of the 19th century and since then has not been inferior in its popularity to other styles.
Fedora can be both male and female - in this regard, she differs only in materials and color.
As a rule, the hat has a rather stiff crown and soft brim, which can be raised and lowered. The hat is often decorated with a satin ribbon along the bottom edge of the crown.
Films about famous gangsters and mafiosi of the first half of the twentieth century were popularized for Fedor, which appeared on cinema screens and pages of books exclusively in Fedor.
Also earlier, at social events, it was customary to raise a hat above your head by a few centimeters as a sign of respect to respectable citizens and women. This gesture especially strongly influenced the fashion trends in the design of hats, adding to Fedora even more popularity, which continues to this day.
Trilby
This model is one of the subspecies of the classic fedora, differing from it only in the width of the fields - as a rule, they are very narrow and slightly lowered to the edges. Traditionally, the trilby hat is considered a headdress for attending the races.
All equestrian sports enthusiasts are simply required to have such a model in their wardrobe in order to comply with the dress code rules adopted in the stands of hippodromes.
Derby
The hat model, made in a truly English style, entered the women's wardrobe at the beginning of the twentieth century and immediately fell in love with many fashionistas.
Her elegant and restrained cut emphasizes the neat features of the regular face shape. This is achieved due to the laconic style - a tight-fitting crown and narrow fields, slightly upturned along the entire diameter of the cap, do not allow shadows to fall on the face and do not hide the beauty of a woman with their width.
Homburg
At one time, this style took a place in the wardrobe of fashionistas, replacing the bowlers and cylinders that were firmly sitting there.
The strict cut is represented by the classic combination of narrow, upturned brims and the crown, on which the satin ribbon is located, allowed this hat model to become the subject of the business attire of many officials and fans of the classic style.
Cloche
An amazingly feminine model, reminiscent of a bell, became popular thanks to the incomparable Coco Chanel. It was she who became the trendsetter for this headdress, which is called “bell” in French.
A cloche hat will help emphasize femininity in any look, adding elegance and sophistication to it. It can also be considered a plus that the brim of the hat, which is smoothly lowered from the crown, almost completely covers the forehead, thereby making the woman's gaze from under the brow a little impudent and defiant.
Tablet
The pill hat is a flat, cylindrical, borderless hat worn at the back of the head. Initially, this hat was an attribute of cult clergy, but thanks to its extraordinary style, it quickly migrated from temples to fashion catwalks.
At one time, admirers of such a hat were the First Lady Kennedy, the incomparable Audrey Hepburn and the famous actress from Sweden Greta Garbo.
Today, the pill-hat is again at the peak of popularity, successfully complementing the stylish looks of business ladies and girls gathering around the aisle.
Panama
Panama is a favorite headdress of tourists, who do not want their face to fall under the scorching rays of the southern sun. Thanks to the wide fields, the shadow from them completely covers the face, thereby preventing it from sunbathing.
The first panamas appeared in Latin America, in particular in Ecuador, where they are one of the items of national dress. Interestingly, it got its name from the laborers who built the channel of the same name.
Pie
The pie hat is a pretty stylish headpiece. It is a classic model with a slightly tapering brim and crown at the back. It is customary to wear this hat slightly shifted on the forehead so that the eyebrows are barely visible.
Wearing such a hat with a strict business suit, any woman can emphasize her exquisite taste, but at the same time demonstrate her passionate nature, which is hidden under classic laconic details.
Wedding
A hat in a bride's wedding suit is, first of all, a rather stylish accessory that can emphasize a girl's purity and purity and make her even more beautiful.
On the practical side, the hat can replace the veil or become a fastener for it.Also recently, fashion trends have returned to the catwalks the veil, which is in great harmony with an elegant little hat, decorated with flowers to match the bride's bouquet.
In a wedding men's wardrobe, a hat can also be found. As a rule, the model of a top hat or bowler hat is used in themed costumes, when the attire of the bride and groom is designed in the style of a particular era.
Summer
In summer, a hat is an indispensable headgear that protects against heat and sunstroke. It is very difficult for many outdoor enthusiasts to do without this item.
Regardless of where you are - on the sea coast, in a stuffy city or in the country - be sure to get yourself a hat, because it will not only bring a certain zest and elegance to your image, but will also help keep you healthy.
It is especially worth paying attention to beach models, because looking good on vacation and not spending a lot of time and effort on it is the lot of dreams of any woman.
Choose a wide-brimmed model that hides your face, and you will not only make your image bright and memorable, but also save yourself from the need to apply makeup in hot weather.
Winter
Winter hats are also becoming very popular. As a rule, they are made of warm materials - fur, wool, felt, artificial insulation, and also have a visor that can protect the face from rain and snow in bad weather.
Choose hats from the same material from which your outerwear is made - if you prefer a natural mink fur coat, combine it with a stylish cloche hat made of the same fur; if you have chosen a cashmere coat, pay attention to hats with a visor made of the same wool.
Then you will be able to create a harmonious image in which all objects successfully overlap with each other.
Fashion Models 2021
Fashion trends have made the hat one of the most stylish accessories. Various models and the most unimaginable decor allow you to include it in various bows, while making it an exclusive and stylish accessory.
It would seem that hats with feathers are long in the past and remained in the memory of many only by associations with the musketeers.
But eminent couturiers with each new collection prove the opposite: small bright feathers of small birds, which are used to decorate headdresses, make them very extravagant and stylish.
Of course, you can see beautiful models with peacock feathers on the catwalks, but as a rule, from a fashion show, such styles do not end up in mass-market stores and do not become must-haves in the wardrobe of fashionistas.
Hats with a veil are also of interest. Such models will help to create the image of a mysterious lady who can interest any man with her mystery. And in combination with the high crown of the hat, such a headdress looks very unexpected and extravagant.
If you are planning to attend a themed party or event with a special dress code, be sure to try it on.
Material
- The classic material for making a hat is specially processed straw.
Such models appeared in ancient Greece, however, then they were called Petasos.
Since then, the straw hat has undergone many changes in both the style and the method of manufacture, only one thing has remained unchanged - its comfort, which is felt when wearing such a headdress.
The most common types of straws for making hats today are Florentine and Tokuilla - products made from these stems are distinguished by the greatest strength and ease of manufacture.
- Leather hats are also very popular, which, unlike straw hats, are most often designed for the cool season.
They perfectly warm and do not allow the head to get wet from precipitation.
- Tweed hats are a symbol of the English aristocracy.
This material, made from natural wool, has a small pile, usually located horizontally.As a result, this soft and pleasant to the touch material looks great in hats.
- Felt is the most common material for making hats.
He received the title of "hat fabric" primarily for its unique properties - the felt is very soft, warm, thin. In addition, it perfectly holds its shape, which is important for the manufacture of molded products. This quality is achieved due to the way the material is made - it consists of felted wool and the remnants of rabbit fluff.
It would seem that it is waste, but in fact it turns out a material with unique characteristics.
- Recently, velor hats are gaining popularity - such models have a very laconic design and a feminine look.
The texture of the fabric is a soft pile, very reminiscent of suede, but unlike it, velor can have completely different embossing - vertical, horizontal, transverse, diamond-shaped, etc.
Colour
The latest trends in the fashion world dictate only one rule: no rules! Following him, you do not need to worry about the incongruity of objects in the image, but you should choose a thing, relying solely on your taste.
But in order for the image to be balanced in terms of color, you should pay attention to choosing the right shade of the headdress, which sets the whole tone of the ensemble and can significantly affect how your face will look.
So, to freshen up the skin color a little and make the blush more noticeable, pay attention to the caps in green, orange or ocher.
It is recommended to wear yellow and white models only for swarthy girls, burgundy and red will look very impressive on burning brunettes.
Blue-eyed girls are advised to choose hats in the same blue shades - from aqua to blue-black.
Brands
Recently, hats have regained their former popularity, and this is becoming possible to a greater extent thanks to their creators. Let's consider some of them.
Grimoire
The company presents on the Russian market the widest selection of hats designed for a wide range of consumers. All models are produced by Russian specialists using German equipment, which is an excellent tandem for creating exclusive and high-quality headwear.
Each hat produced undergoes careful control more than once during the creation process, which makes it possible to produce the highest quality and most reliable headwear.
The assortment includes models from various materials, but the most popular among buyers of Grimoire are hats made of velor, wool, angora.
The brand can be deservedly considered the best in Russia in its segment.
Canoe
The company, which appeared on the Russian market in 1996, has firmly won the position of one of the leaders in the production of high-quality headwear.
Production is located at several factories in the Moscow region and is constantly expanding. According to the company, in the past year alone, they have dressed about 14 million people in their hats.
The assortment is designed for several categories of consumers who can choose a piece of clothing to their liking. First of all, these are luxury models that will suit buyers with an income above average, a classic assortment designed for a wide range of buyers, the Street Fashion collection, the main contingent of which is young people, and Young - hats for the little ones.
Maison michel
The brand, which was born in 1936, quickly won the love of true Parisian fashionistas. Over time, the management of the company changed, until in 1995 the company began to work under the auspices of Chanel and under the leadership of the incomparable Laetitia Crehea.
It was from this time that a new stage in the development of the company began, which worked according to the precepts of the famous Madame Coco. The design of maison michel hats is dominated by lace and hand-embroidered elements, some of which have a veil, ears and rims.
Many fashion historians and stylists agree that it was this brand that brought back its former glory and popularity to such a headdress as a hat.
Exclusive design, clear lines and romanticism are woven together in the brand's models, never ceasing to amaze fashionistas and constantly delighting connoisseurs of hats.
Cardinal
The firm, founded in Moscow in 1989, positions itself as a manufacturer of head jewelry. And it's hard to argue with that - you just need to look at their assortment to immediately fall in love with these models.
The factory purchased the latest equipment from Italy, which radically changed its production capacity and made it possible to build ambitious plans - to become the best factory in Russia.
We can say that they almost succeeded - most connoisseurs of high-quality headwear prefer the products of this particular brand.
Chanel
The incomparable Coco Chanel, who became a trendsetter for an entire era, could not ignore such an exquisite wardrobe item as a hat.
The model of a pill she created, equipped with a veil, still does not leave the covers of glossy magazines. This hat is preferred by ladies who prefer timeless classics and style.
But time does not stand still, and new models of hats are released in the brand's line, which are distinguished by exquisite simplicity and harmony.If you want everyone around to know about your taste and admire the image you have created, do not forget to include an exclusive hat from the fashion house Chanel.
How to choose?
Since a hat is a rather capricious headdress in terms of fitting to the shape of the face, when choosing it, you should definitely be guided by the following rules:
- For a round face, try to abandon the correct shapes and strict lines - a bowler hat, a cylinder, and a tablet are clearly not your models;
- A too elongated face is not recommended to be worn with high headdresses - they will visually lengthen your oval even more;
- For an oval face with wide cheekbones, pay attention to Fedor's model with wide brims - due to them, she will balance the width of the face, introducing a horizontal border into the image;
- For voluminous cheeks, it is recommended to select models that can be worn by sliding to one side. So you hide one side of your face and distract attention from the other with a non-standard style;
- A high crown and short, slightly curved inward fields will help to add angularity to the face;
- To divert attention from not perfect makeup, you should wear a hat, pulling it slightly over your eyes;
- A square face can be hidden under a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses. Agree, quite a comfortable ensemble for a beach holiday?
Hairstyle under the hat
In order to look great not only in the hat, but also when you take it off, you need to choose the right hairstyle.
As a rule, this question causes many difficulties for girls, but in reality there is nothing complicated here.
For example, it is recommended to wear the same high hairstyle under a hat with a high crown, and the lower curls may well peep out from under the headdress. You can also tuck your hair into a neat bun in the back so that the brim of your hat seems to fall on top of it.
Hairstyles located along the length of the hair, with tight-fitting models of hats and berets, look exquisite. In this case, all the beauty of your hair will be in plain sight of those around you, and even taking off your headdress, you will look irresistible, since the hat will not spoil your image.
You can try combining curls with a cloche hat. But on condition that the hair is quite long. This combination looks very sophisticated and feminine. The hairstyle will not be disturbed by the hat, thus you will keep your beautiful appearance in it and when you take off the hat.
What to wear with?
A hat is a great way to showcase your femininity and impeccable taste, but it's important to know how to pair it correctly with other garments.
First you need to decide which headgear will suit you.To do this, scroll a little higher and read our tips on how to choose a hat for your face type.
When combined with outerwear, such as a coat, pay attention to the harmony of colors. When choosing a cool shade of a hat, your coat should not be warm and vice versa.
In terms of style, there should also be harmony, because the hat does not tolerate negligence and bad taste. Do not pair this headdress with an informal hippie or military style. But in the grunge style, the hat is a very important attribute.
If you have a beautiful fur coat in your wardrobe, then you need to choose an appropriate headdress - a modest cloche hat made of mink or a sheared beaver will be very useful.
Beautiful images
A delightful and feminine look, where a wide-brimmed hat favorably emphasizes the features of the model. A dress in pastel colors in combination with black looks very stylish, and in an ensemble with suede boots, it luxuriously emphasizes the fragility and grace of a female figure.
A practical and stylish bow in an urban style - a denim jacket, a white blouse, black skinny pants - a great combination for a practical and fashionable girl. Short boots with low heels add mobility and the ability to move around the city without any problems on foot, and a stylish fedora hat completes this look.
Delicate airy beach image - a light sundress in the floor of the color of baked milk makes staying outside on a sunny day very comfortable. Silver wedge sandals allow you to walk comfortably on the sand and on the sidewalk, and a wide-brimmed hat, together with sunglasses, reliably protects your face from the scorching rays of the sun.
An eccentric and trendy total black look, in which everything is in its place. Black glasses and a hat, a cropped top and high-waisted trousers - such an ensemble cannot fail to attract the enthusiastic glances of the surrounding men and envious women. The owner of an ideal figure in such an ensemble will demonstrate her beautiful tummy, without risking to seem a gaudy person.