Abstract:In every period of time, the hat decoration culture is influenced by economic, political and cultural factors, and the hat decoration has also changed. The hats have been developed into modern times, and the hats of various styles and materials have been blooming, and they have been innovated in traditional styles and materials. Everyone can find a hat that suits their unique style. Hats have become a modern way to showcase your personality. This paper mainly summarizes and analyzes the development of British hats. The development of hats and the history of clothing development are deeply affected by economic, cultural and environmental factors, and to some extent reflect the changes of the times. The author guided this passage by the modern timeline and unscrambled the hats at different times in the Britain. Knowing it has being influenced by the humanities economy, art trends, industrial revolution, religious beliefs, so that we can better understand the hats and the development of it.

The shape of the hat design gradually evolves, and the hat decoration is no longer just a functional cap that is well-formed but more of a decorative art. Based on love and appreciation to the art of hats the author write this passage through some literary works, films and magazines and social commentary,and hopes it can reflect the elegance and artistic beauty of the hat and inspire people’s love for the hat and the beautiful vision for their future life.

Keywords: hat culture; Great Britain; influence

Contents

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中文摘要

Introduction-1

Ⅰ. The Origin of Hat Culture in England-3

A. The Time of the Introduction of Hats in the Britain-3

B. The Reasons of the Introduction of Hats in the Britain-3

II. The Evolution of Hat Culture-5

A. The Most Original Hat Shape and Style-5

B. Changes in the Hat Culture after the British Industrial Revolution-6

C. Contemporary British Hats Style-7

III. Reasons of Hat Culture Evolution-9

A. Advancement of Economic development-9

B. Innovation of people’s Logical Thought-9

C. Meeting the Needs of Social and Cultural Trends-10

Ⅳ.The Influence of Hat Culture on English People-11

A. Impact on Their Life-11

B. Impact on Their Mind-11

Conclusion-13

Bibliography-14

Acknowledgements-15