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Cloche
- The cloche hat was invented in Paris and gained popularity in both Europe and America in the 1920s.
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Cloche
- The fitted, bell-shaped hat was perfect for enjoying life during the Roaring Twenties.
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Pillbox hat
- This classic hat was very popular between the 1930s and the 1960s. Jackie Kennedy was famously a fan!
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Pillbox hat
- But it looks like its elegance is still appealing to this day. Kate Middleton approves!
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Cartwheel hat
- This flying saucer-type hat became popular in the 1930s.
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Cartwheel hat
- We find it incredibly classy and would love to see women wearing them again. Don't you agree?
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Fascinator
- These originally date back to the 19th century, and gained mass popularity in the 1990s.
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Fascinator
- Inspired by the 1960s cocktail hats, fascinators have become popular among royals.
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Bowler hat
- Dating back to 1849, these hats created in London were a more practical alternative to the top hats of the time.
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Bowler hat
- The bowler hat stood the test of time and actually became quite popular again in the 1950s and 1960s.
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Phrygian cap
- You're probably familiar with this hat as a symbol of liberty worn during the French Revolution.
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Phrygian cap
- But its origins date back to Roman times, where these hats would symbolize a freed slave.
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Phrygian cap
- Even the Smurfs wore them, so why can't we?
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Boater hat
- These straw hats became popular in the late 19th century. They're often associated with summer and outdoor sports.
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Boater hat
- They're light and cool, and they should definitely make a comeback!
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Tricorne
- These tri-corner hats became popular in the 18th century.
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Tricorne
- The tricorne stood the test of time and is still worn in some formal occasions.
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Hennin
- These tall medieval princess hats were popular among European royalty.
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Hennin
- Vogue used a more modern version in a photo shoot back in the 1960s, but it was not enough to bring the hennin back.
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Deerstalker
- The deerstalker cap was popularized by the fictional private detective Sherlock Holmes.
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Deerstalker
- Despite being used by Sherlock, in real life the cap was more popular in rural areas and was often worn by hunters.
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Bicorne
- These were popular in the late 18th century, and were worn mostly by military and naval officers.
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Bicorne
- It's a truly iconic hat. Napoleon Bonaparte (in)famously wore one.
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Coonskin cap
- The coonskin cap became popular among American settlers during the late 18th century, but Native Americans were wearing them way before that.
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Coonskin cap
- These then became quite unsophisticated, though some people are trying to bring the look back. Hopefully these are now made of faux fur...
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Calash bonnet
- These massive bonnets started to become popular in the late 18th century.
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Calash bonnet
- Here's one worn by Queen Victoria, circa 1850-1860.
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Balmoral bonnet
- This traditional Scottish hat is traditionally worn as part of the Highland dress. It was named after Queen Victoria's estate, Balmoral Castle.
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Balmoral bonnet
- The Balmoral bonnet is also used as part of some military uniforms. Here is Prince Edward wearing one.
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Cloche
- The cloche hat was invented in Paris and gained popularity in both Europe and America in the 1920s.
© Getty Images
1 / 30 Fotos
Cloche
- The fitted, bell-shaped hat was perfect for enjoying life during the Roaring Twenties.
© Getty Images
2 / 30 Fotos
Pillbox hat
- This classic hat was very popular between the 1930s and the 1960s. Jackie Kennedy was famously a fan!
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3 / 30 Fotos
Pillbox hat
- But it looks like its elegance is still appealing to this day. Kate Middleton approves!
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4 / 30 Fotos
Cartwheel hat
- This flying saucer-type hat became popular in the 1930s.
© Getty Images
5 / 30 Fotos
Cartwheel hat
- We find it incredibly classy and would love to see women wearing them again. Don't you agree?
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6 / 30 Fotos
Fascinator
- These originally date back to the 19th century, and gained mass popularity in the 1990s.
© Getty Images
7 / 30 Fotos
Fascinator
- Inspired by the 1960s cocktail hats, fascinators have become popular among royals.
© Getty Images
8 / 30 Fotos
Bowler hat
- Dating back to 1849, these hats created in London were a more practical alternative to the top hats of the time.
© Getty Images
9 / 30 Fotos
Bowler hat
- The bowler hat stood the test of time and actually became quite popular again in the 1950s and 1960s.
© Getty Images
10 / 30 Fotos
Phrygian cap
- You're probably familiar with this hat as a symbol of liberty worn during the French Revolution.
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11 / 30 Fotos
Phrygian cap
- But its origins date back to Roman times, where these hats would symbolize a freed slave.
© Getty Images
12 / 30 Fotos
Phrygian cap
- Even the Smurfs wore them, so why can't we?
© Getty Images
13 / 30 Fotos
Boater hat
- These straw hats became popular in the late 19th century. They're often associated with summer and outdoor sports.
© Getty Images
14 / 30 Fotos
Boater hat
- They're light and cool, and they should definitely make a comeback!
© Getty Images
15 / 30 Fotos
Tricorne
- These tri-corner hats became popular in the 18th century.
© Getty Images
16 / 30 Fotos
Tricorne
- The tricorne stood the test of time and is still worn in some formal occasions.
© Getty Images
17 / 30 Fotos
Hennin
- These tall medieval princess hats were popular among European royalty.
© Getty Images
18 / 30 Fotos
Hennin
- Vogue used a more modern version in a photo shoot back in the 1960s, but it was not enough to bring the hennin back.
© Getty Images
19 / 30 Fotos
Deerstalker
- The deerstalker cap was popularized by the fictional private detective Sherlock Holmes.
© Getty Images
20 / 30 Fotos
Deerstalker
- Despite being used by Sherlock, in real life the cap was more popular in rural areas and was often worn by hunters.
© Getty Images
21 / 30 Fotos
Bicorne
- These were popular in the late 18th century, and were worn mostly by military and naval officers.
© Getty Images
22 / 30 Fotos
Bicorne
- It's a truly iconic hat. Napoleon Bonaparte (in)famously wore one.
© Getty Images
23 / 30 Fotos
Coonskin cap
- The coonskin cap became popular among American settlers during the late 18th century, but Native Americans were wearing them way before that.
© Getty Images
24 / 30 Fotos
Coonskin cap
- These then became quite unsophisticated, though some people are trying to bring the look back. Hopefully these are now made of faux fur...
© Getty Images
25 / 30 Fotos
Calash bonnet
- These massive bonnets started to become popular in the late 18th century.
© Getty Images
26 / 30 Fotos
Calash bonnet
- Here's one worn by Queen Victoria, circa 1850-1860.
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27 / 30 Fotos
Balmoral bonnet
- This traditional Scottish hat is traditionally worn as part of the Highland dress. It was named after Queen Victoria's estate, Balmoral Castle.
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Balmoral bonnet
- The Balmoral bonnet is also used as part of some military uniforms. Here is Prince Edward wearing one.
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Old-fashioned hats that should make a comeback
What if these became trendy at the drop of a hat?
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We've been adorning our heads for centuries. From protection to style, hats and other types of headgear are an important part of fashion history. In this gallery, we look back at some iconic hats we think should make a comeback. Browse through and be inspired.
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