The Short History of Hats

Berets, top hats, deer stalkers... choose your fighter.  Hats, headwear and helmets are a staple part of so many areas of fashion in history, particularly in the west. But they have, and still do, come in a huge and fascinating array of forms.  In this episode I trace the origins of the hat, the variety of diffierent styles, the importance (both socially and politically) of certain types of headwear, as well the story and origin of some of history's most cultural iconic pieces.Turns out Sherlock Holmes perhaps didn't have a penchant for the famous deerstalker... you'll have listen to find out.Become a subscriber to support the podcast & access bonus episodes: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/silhouettes/subscribeThanks for listening, and stay fab everyone.Follow the show on Instagram @Sillhouettespodcast for more updates. x Become an aCast+ subscriber to support the podcast and gain access to bonus content: https://plus.acast.com/s/silhouettes-a-fashion-history-podcast-1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Welcome to Silhouettes: A Fashion History Podcast all about the importance of the clothes we wear. From Corsets to Suits of Armour, Hawaiian Shirts to Wedding Dresses, fashion has defined culture since the dawn of time. At Silhouettes, we delve deep into the culture of fashion, the ways it has framed our world, and how it has defined the human experience. After all, the story of fashion tells the story of the world. Join the Silhouettes family @silhouettespodcast on Instagram to get even more exclusive content, and share our love of all things Fashion History ✨ Become an aCast+ subscriber to support the podcast and gain access to bonus content: https://plus.acast.com/s/silhouettes-a-fashion-history-podcast-1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.