Hollywood's Influence on Hat FashionThe hat covers the head. It can be used for warmth and to protection against the elements. The hat is also a fashion statement, ceremonial garb, religious habit, occupational habit, military habit and for safety. In European and American society the hat was a symbol of status. In Milan, Italy 18th century the best quality of hats were made and the term, millinery was coined. Bonnets were worn in the early 19th century. Gradually it became fashionable for the b
Men Top Hats and Top Hat Boxes I am a girlish girl and love vintage women hats. I am also fascinated by vintage men hats. One in particular is the Top Hat. Popular in the mid 1700's to 1920's. Records show the first top hat was worn in London, England. The popularity of the top hat travelled from England to America. The original top hat was made of beaver fur or felt. Felt is a fur fiber taken from the dense undercoat of beavers or rabbits. The beaver fur was
