The Bell Hat’s History

The cloche hat, also known as a bell hat, is a bonnet with a folded brim that first appeared during the Roaring Twenties. These small hats wrap the head so that they emphasize the gaze of ladies. The cloche hat can be made of any material. In summer, for example, it can be made of parasisal straw, panama or even panabuntal: a very fine, high-quality material. In winter, it can be made of felt. Since they are rain-resistant and of an excellent quality, velvet and melusine felts are often favored by Maison Fabienne Delvigne.