Speaking of the accessories in Lolita, what was the first thought with everyone?
I think most people first think of is the bonnet! What we are bringing to everyone today is about some history of the bonnets.
Bonnet is a kind of hat. It is characterized by a prominent rim around the face, the lower end is fixed on the chin with the strap. The material has cloth, straw and so on.
It is widely believed that bonnet appeared in the middle ages and reached the peak of popularity in the 19th century. But now there are only a small amount clothes, such as Lolita, and baby clothes are still in use.
In fact, until the middle of Eighteenth Century, Bonnet is a simple casing. It is used to cut off the dust and keep the hair clean, Almost all use indoors. Like this.
Late 18th century, Bonnet has added the brim because of the refinement of hairstyle. In order to protect the hairstyle, in the outdoor will not be blown by the wind.
In that time, there was no roof in the carriage, People think that the hat’s wide brim to guarantee a certain degree of privacy.
In the Nineteenth Century, straw material returned to public view. And with the traditional material bonnet developed “Poke Bonnet” and “Coal Scuttle Bonnet” two forms.
After that, bonnet’s style and variety became more and more daring, and the decorations were varied.
During the Second Empire of France, Because of the emergence of a sunshade, the function of the original sun shading of Bonnet is very fast degenerate. The volume is getting smaller and smaller, become an ornament.
