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When were cloche hats invented?
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The cloche hat was first created in 1908 by Caroline Reboux and was immediately adopted as a favorite for many women. The shape of a bell was the inspiration and why the French word for bell, cloche, was chosen for the hat. This style of chapeau had its heyday in the 1920 to-30s when flappers and film stars everywhere donned a cloche and showed off their style. Shop vintage and contemporary cloche hats from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Vintage 1920's Silver Lamé Cloche hat 1920's flapper hat rhinestone and feather
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This rare and incredibly intricate 1920's silver lamé cloche hat, constructed on a moulded internal felt base, on which the lamé panels are sewn to, is a beauty to behold. Decorated ...
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1920s Cloche Hats
1950s Beresford NWT Deadstock Blue Straw + Silk Ribbon Jewled 50s Vintage Hat
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous, and brand new with original tags, 1950s BERESFORD blue straw hat! Features light blue straw, with a royal blue silk grosgrain ribbon. Blue rhinestone detail at side. Looks ...
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1950s American Hats
1960s Oleg Cassini Navy Blue + White Mod Linen + Silk Nautical Vintage 60s Hat
By Oleg Cassini
Located in San Diego, CA
Beyond chic 1960s OLEG CASSINI navy blue and white linen and silk blend nautical hat! The white section features a linen and silk blend that retains its' shape nicely. Navy blue faux...
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1960s French Hats
1940s Marshall Fields Black Silk Velvet Rhinestone Avant Garde 40s Cloche Hat
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 1940s MARSHALL FIELD'S black silk velvet rhinestone encrusted cloche hat! The perfect piece to complete any outfit. Can be worn by most sizes due to the fit.
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1940s French Cloche Hats
New Luci Puci Garnet Red Velvet Cloche Hat with Starburst Stitching – M, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
If the color doesn’t sell you, the starburst crown stitching will. Meant to be worn low around the ears, this cloche begs viewers close with its artisanal details but maintains priva...
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1950s American Cloche Hats
$340 Sale Price
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Prada Elaborate Beaded and Applique Cloche Hat, Spring 2005
By Prada
Located in New York, NY
Prada Spring 2005. Collectors' Elaborate Beaded, Sequinned, Crochet and Applique Cloche Hat, look 55.
This hat presents an incongruous mashup of materials and textures which render Miuccia Prada designs completely familiar, strange, ugly and stunningly beautiful, all at the same time. Unlabelled. Excellent condition.
Brim 2", Crown 5", Inside Circumference 20.5".
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