Question 1

What is a Borsalino hat?

Accepted Answer

A Borsalino hat is a hat produced by the Italian maker Borsalino. Founded in 1857, the company has a long history of producing luxury headwear. It is particularly well known for its fedoras and Panama hats. Explore a selection of vintage hats from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.

Question 2

What is a wool hat?

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A wool hat is a hat with a wide brim made of coarse wool felt. They are stylish and reasonably priced. When it's terribly cold outside, you put it on to keep your head warm. Shop a range of wool hats from 1stDibs.

Question 3

What is a hat band for?

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A hat band is used as an accessory to decorate/ornament a cowboy or a straw hat. Ribbon, leather strips, and braided corn are the most common forms. Find a collection of antique and vintage hat bands on 1stDibs today.

Question 4

Is a cloche a hat?

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Yes, a cloche is a type of hat, typically worn by women, which is recognizable by its bell-like shape. It was invented in 1908 and rose to popularity in the 1920s. Browse 1stDibs to find an array of authentic vintage cloche hats.

Question 5

How do I clean a Gucci hat?

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The best way to clean a Gucci hat depends on the style and material of the hat. Refer to the care tag inside for optimal cleaning instructions to keep your hat looking its best. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of Gucci hats.

Question 6

What is a fedora-style hat?

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A fedora hat is a type of headwear that features an indented crown and a soft wide brim. The fashion and the term date back to the early 1890s, and the hats remained popular throughout the first half of the 20th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and designer fedora hats.

Question 7

What is a hat with a veil called?

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A hat with a veil attached is called a cocktail hat. The eveningwear favorite is generally adorned with beads, jewels and feathers to accompany the veil or netting. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary cocktail hats from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.

Question 8

What is a pillbox style hat?

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A pillbox style hat is a piece of round brimless headwear with a flat top and straight sides. Typically, the hats are small in size so they fit snugly around the head or rest on top of it. Find a collection of pillbox style hats on 1stDibs.

Question 9

What are wide hats called?

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There are many types of wide hats. Examples include the Australian akubra, the soft-brimmed boonie, the early 20th-century cartwheel and the modern floppy hat often worn at the beach. Shop a selection of vintage hats on 1stDibs.

Question 10

What is a fur hat called?

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A fur hat is called by many names but most commonly, when people think of a fur hat they’re thinking of an ushanka. This is a Russian cap with ear flaps that can be tied or fastened to the chin or the crown of the hat. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and designer fur hats from top fashion brands.

Question 11

What is a wedding hat called?

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A wedding hat is called a fascinator, which is decorative headgear worn on the top or side of the head. Fascinators are a high society fashion statement, where the headpieces worn at weddings try to compete with headgear seen at the royal weddings in the UK. Vintage and modern fascinators with feathers, lace, straw, beads and other decorative embellishments from top brands can be found on 1stDibs.

Question 12

What is a woman's hat called?

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Women's hats are just called hats. There is a wide variety of types of hats that women wear. One of which is a fascinator — tiny, elaborate hats that are clipped to the wearer's head. A fascinator is worn on occasions where hats are customary, sometimes serving as an evening accessory (these are also referred to as cocktail hats). Shop a range of women's hats on 1stDibs.

Question 13

What are flapper hats called?

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Popular in the 1920s and 1930s, flapper hats are called cloche hats. The name is derived from the french word for bell, which describes the fitted shape of the hat. Shop a collection of vintage cloche hats from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.

Question 14

When were hat boxes used?

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Hat boxes rose to prominence in the 1800s, and they continue to be used today for storing and transporting important headwear. Shop a large collection of vintage and contemporary hat boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Question 15

When were cloche hats invented?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 16

What are those Italian hats called?

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What those Italian hats are called depends on their style. Perhaps the type of headwear most frequently associated with Italy is the Coppola. Although this wool flat cap with a rigid brim originated in England, Sicilians and Calabrians became enamored with them in the early 20th century and the hats have remained popular since. Other hats traditionally worn in Italy include the beret and the Panama hat, though, like the Coppola, these hats have international origins, coming from France and Ecuador, respectively. Explore a wide variety of hats on 1stDibs.

Question 17

What is an artist’s hat called?

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While artists can wear any type of headwear, the most famous type of artist's hat is called a beret. Usually crafted out of felt or wool, a beret is a round, flexible hat first worn in the 18th century in Basque, the border area between Spain and France. Its association with artists comes largely from Pablo Picasso, who was frequently photographed wearing one. On 1stDibs, find a selection of berets.

Question 18

What is a floral hat called?

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A floral hat is called a fascinator. Decorated with feathers, flowers, and beads, fascinators are attached to the hair with a clip or headband wire. Shop a collection of vintage and designer flower hats from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.

Question 19

What is a hat pin used for?

Accepted Answer

A hat pin is a pin that can be used to secure your hat to your head. It is usually done so through the hair. They are often 6 to 8 inches long and have a decorative head.

Question 20

What is a Chinese hat box?

Accepted Answer

A Chinese hat box is a storage container traditionally used in China and other areas of East Asia to store hats and other headwear. Normally, the boxes feature lacquer construction and have a conical shape. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese hat boxes.

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