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Hats (Hardcover)
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Bowlers, Bergeres, berets and beyond, this is the ultimate guide to
hats through history. From the lavish fashion hats of Marie
Antoinette's court to the experimental millinery of Stephen Jones
and Philip Treacy, Hats takes us on a beautifully illustrated
journey through class conflict, gendered etiquette and national
allegiances to reveal the complex cultures from which each style
emerged. Unlike any other element of dress, hats are able to confer
a certain presence on the wearer, whilst working to a seemingly
arcane system of codes that govern our behaviour. At which occasion
is it appropriate to wear a hat? When is it respectful to take hats
off? Why did hats fall out of favour? Structured thematically with
issues such as power and disguise, Clair Hughes explores both
historical and contemporary styles, as well as their depictions in
art, literature and film, with sharp historical insights and
playful narratives. Including head-turning designs at world-famous
horse races, the hat habits of royal family members, literary mad
hatters and French high-fashion millinery by the likes of Poiret,
Vionnet and Chanel, this is the authoritative guide to one of the
most culturally rich accessories in fashion. Hats is the first
title in the Elements of Dress Series, edited by Susan Vincent.
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