Fashion History: The Cloche

The Cloche hat was designed in 1908 by milliner Caroline Reboux. It became the epitome of fashion in the 1920's, a time when not wearing a hat outside your home was considered a faux pas. The shape of the Cloche had a huge influence on woman's hairstyles in the 1920's. Hairstyles like the Bob Cut & the Eaton Crop worn by many women in the Roaring Twenties helped to showcase the Cloches fitted bell shape. Many large Couture houses of the time even designed Cloche hats to perfectly match their clothing lines. Originally Cloches were made from felt which we all know is not very vegan friendly, however fear not I found a milliner on etsy that makes a few of them out of linen (with vintage buckles!). So if like me you've been longing to own a vegan version of this swell hat then just head on over to Bonnies Knitting to see what she has listed. The red linen one featured below is the cat's pajamas!

All Linen Cloches

Image Source & Credit: Bonnies Knitting

I Want: Deco Drop Necklace

To continue with my passion for all things 1920's, Art Deco & Flapper I so want one of these laser cut wood Deco Drop Necklace from Orange Slice.

Walnut • Maple

Image Source & Credit: Orange Slice

Accessorize!: Flapper Style

Since I was a teen I've been fascinated by the 1920's, the Art Deco movement & Flappers. Here are a few jewelry pieces inspired by all three. All the pieces are the bees knees!

Image Source & Credit: Etched Harlequin Pendant Long Copper Necklace by Esma • The Gatsby Necklace by My Sadies Girl • The Grand Dame Necklace by Aliveness • Vintage Art Deco Necklace by Rose of Mire • Flapper Necklace by Courtney Fischer Jewelry • Extra Long Faux Pearl Necklace by Two Artful For You • Vintage Art Deco Rhinestone Chandelier Earrings by Rose of the Mire • Deco Column Earrings by Deconize • Vintage Brass Filigree Earrings by Beva Styles • Wide Art Deco Bracelet by Charm Affection • Brass Earrings by Nomoi Koru

I Bought: Vegan Knit Cloche

I'm a huge fan of 1920's culture. I was drawn to this jazz age as a teenager through it's art, music and fashion. The first time I read about flappers in my high school history book I was in awe of not just their fashion sense but what they stood for in the 1920's. The independent modern women. I fell in love with them right away. In many ways this short cultural movement made huge strides for woman's rights. They challenged societies defined rolls for women by dancing the Charleston, cutting their hair short, playing sports, working outside the home, voting and fighting for women's rights. The best part is they did it all while looking fabulous. Like I said before I love their sense of style and have been looking for a vegan flapper inspired cloche for years. So when I found one last night I didn't hesitate to buy it. If you too are a lover of 1920's fashion and in the market for a spiffy cloche then head on over to Bessette Art and treat yourself to one from the four feature below. I went with the black one!

1920's Fashion Show

(While I admire flapper fashion, I of course dislike the use of fur & wool felt.)

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Bessette Art Cloches

p to the s - if you like other items in Bessette Arts shop make sure to read what the item is made from because it's not a 100% vegan shop.  All the cloches featured above are made from an acrylic yarn.

Image Source & Credit: Bessette Art