Cloche Encounters

The cloche is one of my favorite hat styles.  The crown of the cloche can come in many shapes, but the shape most often associated with the cloche is round.  This bell shaped hat is often worn close to the head with a small or diagonal brim that covers the eyes. The cloche was made popular in the 1920's by flappers because it complimented their short cropped hair styles.  Cloche is the french word for bell.  Here are a few examples of this classic style worn with a modern twist.