Common Types of Hats

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Common Types of Hats

One of the most common and probably the oldest types of hats are the feathered hats that were first used by the indigenous people of the United States. As stated by the Merriam Webster’s dictionary, the word that means “a covering or hat; crown” This then specifically means “a cap shaped like a crown”. In other words, it is a hat with a crown on top. This article will mainly focus on the crowns that are placed on Trapeze hats. The caps of this hat vary depending on the manufacturer of the hat and the style of the hat.

Another common type of hat is that which is called a Barrett. As mentioned earlier, it is a cap that has a crown on top but this time it also has two points which are typically rounded or rectangular in shape. The point is usually made of some material that closely resembles feathers and this is commonly associated with traditional style of fashion. Some of the most expensive varieties of Trapeze hats are those that feature real feathers on the points of the crown.

A very unique type of hat that was popular for many years is the coco Chanel hat. As the name suggests, it is a hat that is mainly worn by women. Coco Chanel designed this hat for women to protect their hair during the day time as well as for special occasions. For this reason, there are many women who prefer to use this particular hat when they are going to a formal event such as a wedding or a black-tie event. Another reason why many women love using this type of hat is because coco Chanel is considered as one of the most feminine and classy hat brands of all time.

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