Hats

Kotelki, Bolivars, Beretes, Shapo-Berrier ... In the second half of the 20th century, the hats ceased to be an indispensable part of the costume, turning more into a means of art of expression. The book of the British researcher Claire Hughes is a real historical reference for hats: from luxurious fashionable hats, which were worn at the court of Maria Antoinette, to experiments of the legendary designers of Philip Tracy and Stephen Jones. Why are we starting to search for a hat if we have to visit jumps or a wedding ceremony? Why do members of the royal family appear in public in hats? To whom to take off your hat? When and where? The author devotes the reader to all the intricacies of the manufacture, practical use and cultural understanding of various hats in the Western world of the New Age. Studying the history of hats allows you to take a fresh look at class conflicts, gender etiquette and features of national traditions, reveals the complexity of the culture in which this or that style arose