Top of form

Filtres
  • Relevance
  • Price, low to high
  • Price, high to low

Traclet magazine

Discover all our current news and advice on our blog

About the top hat

The origin of the top hat comes from country gentlemen who, in order to protect themselves (albeit rudimentary) in case of a fall from a horse, make the edges of their hat narrower and increase the height of the cap. A system of lace was camouflaged inside so that the hat would hold securely on their heads. It was from the 1810s onwards that the top hat went from a simple fashion novelty to a true symbol of the social condition of the 19th century bourgeoisie. It confers a certain elegance on the wearer and makes him or her look taller, due to its unusual height and imposing appearance. The top hat will therefore symbolize an important social rank, wealth and respectability. From 1870, it will become smaller. At the end of the 19th century, it was still considered a symbol of distinction and even became an integral part of the uniforms of policemen, postmen and the railway.

La Chapellerie Traclet has the undeniable advantage of working with many manufacturers in France, but also internationally with Wegener, Guerra or Ponse in Spain Don't forget that top hats are also available in our shops in Roanne and St Etienne, which means considerably reduced delivery times!

The Top Hat - a hat ideal for a big event but not that

This kind of hat is not necessarily easy to wear every day to go to the office or to go shopping, this hat is on the other hand adapted for a ceremony such as a wedding, a social event or even to be used as a magician's hat even if he prefers a slap hat.

Discover also on Chapellerie Traclet our selection of felt hats and the biggest Stetson France shop on the web.

On this page: top hat - buy cheap top hat - rabbit hair top hat - magician hat

Lire la suite

100% secure

payment

Quick delivery

from 24 to 72H

Free shipping

from 90 € of purchase

Call us

04 77 71 40 58