Women began wearing hats in the 16th century in Europe inspired by men’s fashion. ... “Cocktail hats and pillboxes are making a comeback as they are much younger but still elegant,” Taylor says.

The formal-attire influence is still easy to spot in Bishop's fancy toppers, all of which echo some bygone era (or perhaps a royal wedding) when women weren't fully dressed without a proper hat.

Toronto: Meet the Hat Maker to Hollywood’s Stars. One of Canada's pre-eminent milliners, Karyn Ruiz has been handcrafting hats for such Hollywood stars as Rachel McAdams and Whoopi Goldberg for ...

And there is the red, heart-shaped cocktail hat with veil, ... "Women in the 1940s wore them when they went out at night." Pernia, who just turned 55, came to millinery by way of the theater.

Beatrice in a midnight-blue and cream Gina Foster cocktail hat at a church service in 2012. Related. Related. 8 of Meghan Markle's Best Beauty Tricks You Probably Never Noticed ...

And, being a cocktail hat designer, it’ll probably be one of hers. You’ll stare at her a bit helplessly, but instead of thinking “what is that girl wearing?” you’ll think, ...