Straw hats

A hat is an unusual accessory of a female wardrobe that deserves special attention. Today, the range of women's hats is so big that every girl can choose a headdress for any outfit, event, and even mood. However, there is a special kind of hats that have been highly popular for centuries. It's about straw hats. If earlier the straw hat was associated with peasants, today it is an interesting and very original attribute of the wardrobe of the modern woman of fashion.

When talking about straw hats, it always blows with romance, love, the sea, quiet summer evenings, some kind of lightness and lightness ...

Its historical roots straw hat goes back to the days of Antiquity. Even the ancient Greeks and Romans wore straw hats that hid them from the scorching summer sun. And the Jews such hats were considered an obligatory element of the national costume. The first mention of straw hats in European countries dates back to the 15th century of our era. At that time, such hats were worn exclusively by peasants who spent a lot of time outdoors in the fields.

Gradually, representatives of the middle and higher social strata began to pay attention to practicality, comfort and attractiveness of straw products. So straw hats became the constant companion of almost every European of that time period. To create hats, they began to specially grow a special kind of wheat, the stems of which had a beautiful golden shimmer in the sun. The most suitable terrain for such wheat was Florence.

In the future, straw hats from high quality materials were exported worldwide. Most of these products found a response in the hearts of millions of Americans, where over time production of straw hats was launched. During the crisis, which fell on the years 1929-1930, some enterprises were forced to close. However, that small part of the factories that survived at that time could keep afloat and further expand the production capacity for the production of men's, women's and children's straw hats.

Over time, companies engaged in the manufacture of straw hats, begin to use in the production of not only wheat straw, but also other materials, among which it is worth noting Panamanian and rice straw, banana leaves, algae, Ecuadorian plant tokilla, artificial straw.

Actually, the name "straw hat" already says that the caps are made from natural or artificial straw. However, we all know that it is not so easy to bend a straw stem and make it keep its shape. How does the process of reincarnation of straw in sophisticated and elegant hats?

First of all, the straws undergo special treatment with steam. Further for several days it is placed in water so that it softens well, but at the same time it retains its flexibility and strength. After such procedures, the straw becomes more pliable, flexible and elastic, the surface becomes silky and light shine. And already from such material hats are created. In the manufacture of headgear to order the product is made individually, taking into account the wishes and preferences of the client.

To date, straw hat manufacturing techniques make it possible to produce models of various styles and styles. It can be either openwork or hats of tightly woven straw.

For centuries, straw hat has remained one of the leading fashion accessories.No annual fashion show takes place without this headdress. And even well-known world-renowned designers very often, when showing their new collections, produce models with straw hats on the catwalk. A straw hat is a constant attribute in the wardrobe of almost every modern woman, from the smallest to the ladies of Balzac age.

However, all the young ladies strive to look unique among the rest of the mass of people. Therefore, today, headwear shops and various accessories offer the attention of their customers a wide range of straw products. In addition to the fact that caps can differ in the length of the fields (almost at the very tail, short, medium, long), they also come in different styles. For example, the most common types of straw hats include the following options for hats with fields:

• smooth;
• wavy;
• curved upwards;
• slightly curved down;
• even, but the front field is slightly bent downward or, conversely, with the lapel upwards
• with a border or, on the contrary, without a border.

In addition, the straw hat does not mean that the accessory will necessarily be the color of straw. Today, contemporaries are offered a rich color palette of colors. The most relevant are white, shades of beige, sand, straw and mustard tones. At the peak of the popularity of black hats. However, no one will be surprised with a head-dress made from straws of bright orange, red, crimson, turquoise, blue, violet or any other color. Straw may discolour, bleach or stain during processing.

There must be diversity in everything. After all, a straw hat of one type, style and style could not keep its popularity for such a long period of time. Therefore, designers and fashion designers of the modern fashion world, taking into account the public interest in this summer headdress, are trying to diversify the range, creating new variations of straw hats.

Models that are in high consumer demand at the present time:

• Florentine hat of classical form, but made exclusively from straw, grown under the affectionate and warm sun of Florence.

• A cowboy hat is a unique headdress that dips the modern world in the time of the Wild West. The crown has the shape of an oval with the bottom concave inwards, while the margins can be either flat or curved upwards.

• Kanote - different tough form. The product is low, has a straight field.

• Hat-panama, made from soft varieties of straw, has a classic shape and short fields. The peculiarity of this headgear is softness. If necessary, such a product can be removed, rolled up and hidden, without fear of spoiling its shape.

The straw hat is so densely included in the life of modern society that this accessory can be found not only on the coast, but also within the boundaries of the multi-million metropolis. The variety of the model range allows you to wear such a hat for both romantic dates and business or official meetings. Before making a purchase, you must decide on the purpose of the accessory.

For example, wide-brimmed models or openwork straw hats are suitable for the summer hot sun on the seashore. There are options for different colors, including a bright colorful palette. Often these hats are supplemented with decorative elements: artificial flowers, wide ribbons, bows, lace edging and more. They will harmoniously look both with swimsuits and with light loose or romantic clothes (airy sundresses, dresses, open tops and short shorts with a high waist, free-cut shirts and cuffed shorts, etc.

For everyday wear in the city, contemporary fashionistas and fashionistas recommend stylists to look at straw hats in a simple concise style. Such models can be complemented by subtle decorations. It goes perfectly with casual outfits: jeans of various styles, straight-cut trousers, shirts, light jackets or vests, skinny jeans, leggings with elongated T-shirts or shirts. The ideal option for the city bustle - a hat with a removable decor. It is very convenient, because if necessary, decorative elements can be easily attached or, conversely, removed.

Fans of traveling and traveling consider it a cowboy-style straw hat to be an essential element of their wardrobe. Such a headdress should certainly be complemented by a stylish plaid shirt, jeans, leather accessories (belt or even a shoulder-belt, gloves, etc.) and cowboy boots with spurs.

A straw hat is such a versatile headdress that it can be worn both for work and walking on the embankment near the sea or ocean. Individuality is precisely the trait of a person’s character that the straw hat is able to emphasize.