In Renaissance France women's hats were quite large and extravagantly detailed. Queen Marie Antoinette had a hat in the shape of a ship complete with sails, rigging and miniature cannons.Most of her hats were designed by the Milliner/Dressmaker Rose Bertin. Mme Bertin had the power to influence Parisian fashion, creating the 'must haves' of each season. It was undoubtedly partly due to this and her high prices that lead to the downfall of the French Monarchy. Mme Bertin is one of the few Milliners/Dressmakers who is remembered by name from that time.
(This information was obtained from various sources, the primary source was Colin McDowell, Hats; Status, style & Glamour 1992, Thames & Hudson ltd, London).
(Illustrated by Lucy)
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