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 hat band for?

Accepted Answer

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 3

Is a cloche a hat?

Accepted Answer

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 4

What is a wool hat?

Accepted Answer

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 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 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 7

What is a fedora-style hat?

Accepted Answer

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 8

What is a hat with a veil called?

Accepted Answer

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 9

What is a fur hat called?

Accepted Answer

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 10

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 11

What are flapper hats called?

Accepted Answer

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 12

What are wide hats called?

Accepted Answer

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 13

What is a wedding hat called?

Accepted Answer

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 14

What is a woman's hat called?

Accepted Answer

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 15

When were hat boxes used?

Accepted Answer

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 16

What is a hat box called?

Accepted Answer

A hat box is most often called a hat box or hatbox, though depending on the material it is made of, it could be referred to as a hat tin. It could also be called a bandbox, though this is a more generic term for a box used to carry a variety of garments. Shop a variety of hatboxes on 1stDibs.

Question 17

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 18

What is a hat with a feather called?

Accepted Answer

A fascinator is a small decorative hat with feathers and flowers, popular among royals as an ornate headpiece. Feathers can also be added to cowboy hats or fedoras, traditionally symbolizing bravery or status.

Question 19

What are beaver hats called?

Accepted Answer

Beaver hats that were felted from beaver fur exclusively were termed castor. If the hat was partially beaver fur and partially some other type of fur, they earned the term demi-castor. Further confusing the issue, the hat would also be named based on its shape. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic beaver hats from some of the world’s top sellers.

Question 20

What is a floral hat called?

Accepted Answer

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.

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