They are still current, in a wide variety of styles, sizes and colors. What is the history of the hat?
The first hats that are known, have their origin in the oldest empires of mankind. Many different headdresses were already used in Egypt, and the fashion was on the rise.
During the most flourishing period of classical Greece, they used the Pilleus and the Petasus, two of the models of the time. At first, the purpose of this supplement was for people to protect themselves from the sun and rain. The first record of the hat with wings comes from the XNUMXth century BC. C. in Greece and was used by hunters and travelers.
As far as material is concerned, throughout the history of the hat they were made initially of felt and wool. The color of the hats was white, and that is seen in many paintings.
XNUMXth to XNUMXth centuries
During the fourteenth century, el hat was also used in Europe out of a need to reveal social and cultural status during the Renaissance. The members of the monarchy used it as a differentiating element from other social classes. The monarchy and aristocracy wore large and very showy hats. At the same time, the people wore small, austere hats.
XNUMXth and XNUMXth centuries
In these centuries, France became the fashion center of Europe. It was the age of wide-brimmed hats and wigs.
In the XVIII century, Milan was the leading producer of hats for women. The hat makers were gaining fame. Among other things, for adding elegant and original accessories.
XNUMXth and XNUMXth centuries
At the beginning of the XNUMXth century, the female hats were still ostentatious, while the male was still very sober. The fashion was the high top hat or top hat, which gave way to the bowler hat.
With the passage of the XNUMXth century, designers and dressmakers began to create smaller, rounded hats, close to the head and short brim
XXI century
Caps of all kinds and hatsThey have not stopped being sold or go out of style. What is your model?
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