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Hats can be works of art and symbols of status/identity as well as practical. In a photo essay arranged by era from the 14th through 21st centuries, the Design Museum (UK) features hats that have shaped fashion trends including hats/crowns worn by royalty and movie stars, the top hat, Stetson, chef's toque, baseball cap, Jackie Kennedy's pill box, and cycling helmets. Annotation ©2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Fifty Hats That Changed the World lists the top 50 hats and headwear that have made a substantial impact in the world of fashion and design today. From Monomakh's Cap, an early fifteenth century Russian crown to Franc Fernandez's modern-day 2010 Helmet Headpiece, the book explores the designs that have turned heads over the years and the impact they've had on the fashion and design world.
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