Bicorn

The bicorn - the two-horned hat

From the Latin bicornis, the bicorn simply refers to a two-horned hat.

Derived from the tricorn hat, it was originally designed to be an equestrian headwear.

Worn in the military field, the bicorn quickly established itself as the headwear of the 18th century. Made of wool felt, its appearance and the way it was worn evolved over the years and fashion trends.

Currently, the bicorn remains associated with the famous Napoleon hat during the Empire, but it is also found at the French Academy or during major events.

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The bicorn : hat napoleon

The bicorn hat, still called the Napoleon bicorn since he is the person who democratized it during the period of the revolution as well as that of the 1st Empire. This Napoleonic hat was the standard male headgear of the 18th century, replacing the three-horned hat in the 1770s for convenience since at that time wigs were so high that a hat could not fit on them. It is therefore because of its flat shape that it was able to conquer this period.

napoleon's bicorn is still worn today as an academician's hat since all students at the École polytechnique, of all nationalities, receive the napoleon bicorn during their schooling at a ceremony held on the premises of the former École in Paris1 . the napoleon bicorn symbolizes belonging to the polytechnic community. Worn with the large uniform, the Napoleon's bicorn hat is placed opposite the Napoleon's bicorn hat, i.e. the horns in front and behind and not on the sides (in column). It was in 1994 that the tricorn disappeared in favour of the bicorn

All the students of the School without exception now wear the bi horn, which is an antique bicorne hat dating from the Napoleonic era

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