"The Century of Hats takes us through the past hundred years, decade by decade, highlighting headturning moments in the millinery world and doffing its cap to acclaimed designers and notable events in hat history. Stunningly illustrated, The Century of Hats explores the function and status of headgear, as it reflected the social and political status quo, and examines the different roles hats have played in the life of the twentieth century." "Featuring prominent movie icons of the decades, The Century of Hats unfolds as a broad and informative style guide, drawing on a century of trendsetting imagery from Vogue magazine."--Jacket.