Named after the French word for bell, cloche hats are close-fitting, bell-shaped caps that were at the peak of popularity in the 1920s and an essential element of flapper fashion. To perfect your vintage look, the cloche should be worn low on the forehead, just above the eyes; classic cloche hats are made of felt to make them easier to shape to the wearer’s head, but cloche style hats be made out of any material. The simple shape of the cloche makes this hat easy to embellish to create one’s own personal style with embroidery, feathers, ribbons, brooches and more.
