Women's Cloche Hats

Cloche hats are an essential adornment to compliment any woman's outfit from the simplest to the sleekest. It doesn't matter where you're headed; a cloche hat is an item that must be in every woman's closet - spring, summer, winter or fall. Dating back as early as the start of the 20th Century, this vintage yet trendy women's hat adds the finishing touches to women's wardrobes today.

Many believe cloche hats originated during the roaring 20's, when in fact, they actually became quite popular years before, as milliners started using their imagination to embrace different aspects of dress from Egypt to China, Russia to Japan. They took the ideas from traditional headdresses like the turban, torque, and tiara and added its style to bell shaped hats, adorning these remarkable hats for women with feathers, ribbons, jewels and feathers to create the masterpiece cloche hat. Today, hat designers like Louise Green take inspirations from the roaring 20's and Art deco eras to create beautifully handmade vintage cloche hats. Green has been named the "Millinery Hat Designer of the Year" three times as her hat designs continue to wow ladies of all ages.

Whether you're planning a European vacation or a winter escape to the mountains, many of the styles in our selection of designer cloche hats will travel with you wherever you go. Crafted using numerous types of materials including wool, velour, fur felt, knitted, and even leather, cloche hats are some of the most versatile of all women's hats. They bend, fold, scrunch and bunch for easy packing, and bounce right back to shape when you're ready to strut your stuff. No matter what the season or style, remember to always show off your feminine charm by pulling your cloche hat over your eyes, then lifting your head to catch the glance of your passersby.

Wikipedia: Cloche Hat   Fashion Era: Fashion History 1920-1930