I love hats, on other people and those really suit you. The gold one is really rather spectacular - the kind of hat worn by Rudolph Valentino's paramour, a woman of confidence, fun and adventure. The black one has a touch of 'Italian Widow' about it, terribly stylish and potentially dangerous sheltering dark secrets. The red one, my favourite, is the hat of a trailblazing female reporter fearlessly investigating the murder of the Italian Widow's husband by - allegedly, the deeply in shock paramour of Valentino, all against a Duke Ellington soundtrack. Phew, you have been a busy, very talented woman!

@mirandarensberger6919

Жыл бұрын

Please let us know when your screenplay is ready, I totally want to watch that movie!

@coalsparks

Жыл бұрын

I agree, the red one is so awesome and makes you look like you’re about to get up to something! :)

@thedreamsicle1

Жыл бұрын

Doesn't she have a name?

@Vee_of_the_Weald

Күн бұрын

Wonderful story telling. 👌🏼

They're all so beautiful, but I particularly favour the elegant green-gold cloche with the amazing vintage trim & side feathers...it will be so much fun to wear!

@naowright9308

Жыл бұрын

With the brass band it made me think, "Snazzy!" I loved it!

That beautiful cloche hat with your scarlet waves is breathtaking. I am loving this deep dive. I wish hat would be more popular again.

@denisegore1884

Жыл бұрын

All fashion trends start with one person. My friends and I wear our hats often.

@kagitsune

Жыл бұрын

I predict that they shall! Especially as people become more aware of skin damage from excess sun exposure, and as historically-inspired lower-maintenance hair washing/styling routines gain some popularity. 😁

@lisaharmon5619

Жыл бұрын

Hats will be fashionable when we start wearing them. Why wait for "fashion" to tell us what to wear.

@gustavmielke777

Жыл бұрын

I always wear hats, everything season. If you like it, wear it.

@michellebyrom6551

Жыл бұрын

Cloche hats are the easiest to keep in place when walking about. Like the beanie, the smaller ones don't get in the way in cars either. Start with something simple in a neutral colour. You can add different trims/brooches/hat pins for variation and experiment. You'll soon be proudly sporting something bright and fancy as your confidence grows. Yes. People look. I've never had any nasty comments, only compliments. The rest just smile in a friendly way. Enjoy yourself. 😉

The green hat is SO gorgeous! I didn't expect that, but when you put it on it just came to life.

I am a hat person, and I just adore Cloche hats. It was the MISS FISHER'S MURDER MYSTERIES that got me interested in 1920s hats and fashion! I enjoyed listening to your history of the Cloche, and seeing you make some hats was pure magic! Thank you for sharing! ~Janet in Canada

I love these deep dives into the where, when, and how fashion trends start. Awesome video as always.

I am just in awe of how talented you are. Is there anything you can’t do? I think I would feel slightly less inadequate in life if I found out that you were completely inept at folding a fitted sheet (for example).

@indiabilly

Жыл бұрын

I second that emotion! Was going to ask if there’s anything she can’t do, I would appreciate it if she could tell me she can’t cook or something- anything to make me feel less inadequate xx

@NicoleRudolph

Жыл бұрын

Haha! I’m terrible at traditional sports. Can’t catch or throw a thing.

@indiabilly

Жыл бұрын

@@NicoleRudolph thank you, I appreciate the effort, that’s a start! But I’m not that great at sports either xx

@KellyBurnett138

Жыл бұрын

@@indiabilly I am good at sports, but I’d rather be a good @sewing/shoe and hat making! 😢

@user-zp8sk2rc4m

Жыл бұрын

@Ally Louise I thought exactly the same! She floors me with every video! I'm sure she merely needs to look at a fitted sheet and it obediently folds itself!

I could watch you make hats and shoes all day long! My favorite? The olive/gold one.

Every project in this series has been more stunning than the last. You've really outdone yourself here, and they're all just gorgeous.

It's amazing how much a good hat completes an outfit!!

These rabbit holes you take us all down are always so interesting. Youre an amazing craftsperson.

@saneben9917

Жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more. What an amazing crafts person xx Such interesting videos. Gives you the history and then you see how things can be crafted, followed by the reveal. I just appreciate and love these types of videos. We'll done Nicole Rudolph. Brilliant video.

You know, I thought the black on black hat would be my favourite because olive is not a favourite colour of mine, but that olive hat and the shape of it really suited you! It was my favourite in the end together with the burgundy one :) So cute!

I bought a cloche style hat at the J. Peterman store before it disappeared in the 1990s. It is still my favorite hat which is beautiful burgundy with feathers and a velvet black flower. All of your hats are stunning and I think you have inspired me to maybe try my hand at doing my own 🥰🥰🥰

The olive hat totally won my heart; it's probably because of the trim. They're all glorious, though- If I could pull off that style, I'd wear all of them!

@susanblanche9684

Жыл бұрын

Ofcourse I love that green hat. So chic and classy!!

"Police Sergeant Good-Taste" - nice! Now I'm wondering when exactly the term "fashion police" started to be used.

I love these hats! Especially the green one. I am interested in the ones your mom is making, too. Could you list patterns somewhere?

@NicoleRudolph

Жыл бұрын

Crochet patterns for tams: www.etsy.com/listing/797528863/bear-brand-bucilla-300-c1925-pdf-ebook Crochet pattern for checkered hat: www.etsy.com/listing/493948233/fleishers-knitting-crocheting-manual-18

What beautiful hats! Watching you make these hats reminded me of my millinery internship right after high school. I loved watching the felt cones take shape on the form after steaming, and then linging and decorating them. too bad this profession is a dying one and opening a hat shop usually means not making any money these days unless you are very lucky. But I do love it deeply!

@johannayaffe2647

Жыл бұрын

I suggest selling hats online...especially to the rich & famous, or to religious groups, many of whom wear hats for modesty reasons...also in the UK it's pretty de rigueur to wear hats/fascinators for the races, regattas, & weddings - and garden parties

Wonderful! My favourite 'fashion' period - the long column clothes; the shoes (sigh) the HATS!!!! I've spent a very happy 25 minutes watching this when I should be outside painting the porch 😆When I've finished painting, I'm gonna watch some more! Thank you ❤

This is so fascinating to watch! I've made a few felted wool cloches before, but I knit mine huge then wet-felt them down to size, molding them here and there as they dry. A lot of the shape comes from my initial knitting pattern, though. Yours turned out so beautifully -- I might have to steal a few of the shaping techniques you used!

When I think of Cloche hats, I immediately think of Stella Gonet in the 1990's BBC TV series "House of Elliot". She looked stunning in all of them! I adore Cloche hats, and I think it's a crying shame hats are no longer part of everyday attire xx

I shared this to my facebook because while I don't wear 1920's styles, I loved the how to make them as well as the history. However I melted as soon as I saw the dog in the olive clouche! So freaking adorable!

I love cloche hats, would wear them every day if I had the option.

Absolutely FANTASTIC!!! I've been living vicariously through your videos. I would have liked to do this cruise but my husband isn't well enough. I hope you are going to vlog about it. I can't wait to see all your outfits in action.

The green and gold one is spectacular! I love it! That trim is amazing! The black one with the simple black band and the red one are tied on position number two of my favourites. The black one with the golden swirls is number three.

It's lovely to see interest in millinery! I prefer to apply stiffener to the inside of the hat bodies before they are shaped - this way you avoid the possibility of discoloration and staining from the stiffener. Using fully wet felts can also cause pins to rust and stain the felt - so I always use just steam - just a lot of it. Depending on the quality of the felt, it can take up to 30 minutes for the seam to fully soften the hat body.

3:25 Wow! 😳 I've never seen this tall-but-short hairstyle reproduced by any historical recreations or historically-set popular media. A really unusual in-between stage on the road from Edwardian hair-haystacks to sleek Marcel-waved bobs...? Thank you so much for this fascinating deep-dive Nicole, it's awesome. As you note, we generally tend to view the generic '20s cloche in isolation, without really thinking about where it actually came from or went to, so learning more was fascinating! Love seeing your final creations too. (And yeah, I've encountered the phrase "shingling & bingling" in ref. to the 1920s women's haircuts, but only in contemporary fiction...? Think maybe it was in a Dorothy Sayers book?)

I wonder how much the ubiquity of the cloche hat was also due to hatmakers being able to use the same blocks for everything. Convenient for the consumer and the manufacturer!

@aliceblanchard8715

Жыл бұрын

Observers of the late Queen Elizabeth's hats will have noticed that the same shape has been used over and over - different blocks over the decades. Hat blocks are still made ( Guy Morse-Brown) but are indeed very expensive.

That shot of the model at the end was fabulous. Between the two of you you made those hats look stunning 😊

Nicole, your hair is stunning, especially the iridescent effect of the colors against the waves.

I love seeing the different kinds of hats you can make with one hat block! Pinching the top of the crown makes a totally different silhouette with that same block, and I never would have thought to try it without seeing it!

That red hat is so smart with the suit! I see what you mean about the hair felt: it's a completely different texture. I was a little apprehensive about the green shade, but having it paired with the trim and the outfit really balanced the colours. I still think it'd be dodgy with some complexions, but it works on you! At 12:55, there is a hat with cross-lacing, which is a nice decoration in itself, but could possibly be used to keep other decorations in place.

Girl you need to be super proud of yourself! Those hats are gorgeous and they look amazing on you❤. I enjoyed watching your process and I learned so many interesting pieces of history. I’ve recently become interested in the 20’s after watching a 1929 silent movie entitled “Why be Good?” The lead actress, Colleen Moore enchanted me so much I got my hair cut just like hers and I love it. Have an amazing time on your cruise, you can rest assured that you’ll be beautifully dressed!

I am loving this series of making clothes for this trip so much. I love all the research and thought that is going into all the layers and accessories. Those hats look so great! Bailey was super cute in the olive one. I can't wait to hear how the trip goes. I would also be interested in how you are going to pack all of these items.

@tmbentley1966

Жыл бұрын

I’m imagining a ton of suitcases, a steamer trunk and who knows what else.

Your hats are absolutely beautiful. I hope you will be taking pictures on your cruise so we can pretend, for just a moment, that we are back in the " roaring twenties" on a cross continental cruise.

Oh! I love how these hats turned out. They really complete the look. It's as if you time traveled right out of the 20s

The green and gold trim looks like it was made for the hat, not the other way round. I love all of them, but that's my favourite. This cruise is going to be a trip of a lifetime. This preparation is half the fun.

I'm so happy to see someone else that has a love for 1920s fashion! I'd love to see these styles make a come back

The film, The Gay Divorcee has an older female character who seems to dress stylishly, but a few years behind actual fashion and, if memory serves, wears a beautiful cloche with 'wings' framing her face, accented by darling wispy feathers. I love it because it mimics the art deco shape and frames the face, rather than obscuring it. It also, with the movement of the feathers, emphasises the flighty nature of the character. Hats are extensions of the person wearing them. Which is why yours are so brilliant

Really love the olive one. I have always been a hat-wearer, mostly to avoid sun. And I tend to like the ones that come down over my eyes, not sticking up from the crown. However, I often find myself feeling a little claustrophobic in them, feeling like my peripheral vision is impaired. First I'm pulling it down, then I'm pushing it back. And because I've also worn glasses most of my life, that tends to interfere with freedom of hat wearing. The first cloche I ever saw was in about 1970 in a magazine showing maxi-coats. It was a heavy crocheted cloche, and I was crazy about the look. When I actually found one in a local store, I was SO happy. I wore that hat all winter for several years. Recently I challenged myself to replicate the shape by crocheting three or four yarn strands together to get the right weight. They turned out great, but living in Georgia, they are probably too hot to get much wear out of.

I always felt that cloche hats looked weird on me, but it looks GREAT on you. Another fantastic job. 🤩

These hats are perfection! So flattering on you.

I have to let you know that as I was watching this video, my number one human walked by and exclaimed, "Wow! I love what she's done with her hair. It looks so good on her!". I told him about the cruise, etc., And I think he might be a little jealous. I'm in awe of your skills and hope you have a wonderful time!

These cloches are beautiful! I love, love, love hats.

The model at the end, in the white fur, is extraordinarily elegant and lovely!

These hats are all so beautiful! I think the olive one is my favorite, but the silk on the red one is just gorgeous.

These are glorious, and the whole capsule wardrobe is turning out soooo beautiful!

Cloche hats are favorites of mine. Im low-key obsessed with these, this content is directed right at me

Those. Hats. Are. So. Stinking. ADORABLE!!!!

I'm so surprised at how popular the snug cloche hats we usually think of, were. Like a beanie hat, there are so few people on whom they look flattering. I guess that still today, people will slavishly wear things that don't suit them, simply because they are currently fashionable. The archetypal fashion victim.

@jonahandthewolf

Жыл бұрын

Like large puffed coats, idk why everyone wears them bc they do not suit everyone. Or berets

I love those meringues of hats the Edwardian ladies wore. Especially with the scarfs wrapped around. So pretty.

The side look you give the camera whilst wearing the fabulous goldenrod hat is reminiscent of a young Norma Shear… so beautiful!

This yellow hat hat the nice brim is SOOOO nice and fit so well !

The white soutache on the first black hat is brilliant, Brava!

It's amazing how much shinier the fur felt is than the velour felt! All of these are so gorgeous!! I have severe hat envy now 😂

I’ve been avidly following your planning and execution of the “capsule wardrobe”. I adore all the documentation and research in your videos!! It makes my day when there is a new post from you!

The only hat I ever regret not buying. A plum cloche hat back in high school. It looked so beautiful on and I felt beautiful in it.

I love that you cite so many primary sources in your videos! ❤❤

I love this! I adore hats- I'm never without one,- and the cloche is by far the style I wear the most. These are all beautiful. It was wonderful to learn this history of this iconic headgear, and I can't wait to see more of your 1920's wardrobe!

@annastevens1526

Жыл бұрын

It's so weird to me how hats, headscarves & generally any kind of non-religious head covering seem to have basically died as a fashion in most contexts I frequent...? I could understand them having been unpopular in the era of huge '60s-80s hair, but given the growing popularity of pixie cuts, and bobs, and even close shaves for women, it's weird they haven't really made any come-back... 🤔

Stunning. You make it look so simple. Love your videos.

Ooh the green one in more of a bell shape is calling me (they're all gorgeous, but the green one in particular I adore). Though afraid I share a similar problem as the doggo at the end, in my case large head plus too much hair equals hats falling off 😅 Edit: ack, actually the thumbnail looks more yellow on my phone, either way, it's beautiful

I am in love with this video and with all of these gorgeous hats! Amazing job!

I just get excited when Sunday comes because of you.

Oh, these hats made my day. I love your videos, and the depth you go into the history of clothing. But I loved all three of these hats. Thanks for sharing!

❤ your vids. So researched, so informative!

Oh how super! So glad I stumbled upon your video. Thank you. 🌷🇿🇦

loved them all... and loved seeing the process.

I really can’t wait for pictures of you in these creations!!

All the hats are gorgeous and the history is so interesting! I especially love the green-gold cloche and clearly your puppy does too

Oh all the hats are lovely! Thank you for the research too. It’s fascinating what I learn from your videos.

Hats suit you so much. The outfits are really coming together now & they look wonderful

These look fantastic on you and you make it look so easy! Guess its time for me to try another craft! Thank you for doing these deep dives and for showing us these neat crafting things we may not otherwise see. You rock!

you are so skilled, these hats are incredible, well done!

The hats came out amazing!

OMG they came out so well! I especially loved the first one, and the red one!

Your hats are so well made & beautiful!! ❤

Your work in incredible! The end results superb.

I wish that making clothing, hats and shoes was really as effortless as you make it look! The hats are all stunning, but my favorite it definitely the red, with the ridge on top, and a perfect match with the suit.

I love your hats and the video. It is so interesting to learn how all these fashion items were made. Thanks for sharing your work with your audience. I'm sure I'm not the only one fascinated.

Thank you for sharing ❤

Such a beautiful job on all the hats! So talented!

Beautiful work

Your projects are so inspirational... now I want to make hats.

I don't know how I missed this video!! Thank you for letting us see how you made the hats. They came out so nicely and look beautiful on you! You will be getting alot of compliments on them for sure. Thanks again!

I need more of these hats in my life again

Lovely hats, all of them 😍 my favorite is that green one 💚

This was really fun to watch, and it was awesome to learn more about the history, and the ambiguities of terminology.

So coool to see someone actually make cloches!!! Bless your heart!

Your hats are amazing! Thank you!!

I have a cloche hat (probably from the 70s or 80s)that sits way too high on my head to work for the 20s and i've been obsessed with 1916-1917 parisian fashion lately

These hats are lovely!! I'm really enjoying your 1920 content, since it's an era I've been spending a lot of time researching over the past few years. I'm hoping to try my hand at creating some 1920s outfits too :) Thanks for sharing!

Oh how much I love the looks and cloche hats!

I have just found your channel--and what elegance! Thank you.

Wow, you're amazing. I can't have enough of watching your amazing work, knowledge and craftsmanship. You're incredible. ♥️

Another Wow!! And so informative.

You're such a talent! I'm always so impressed with everything you make. Beautiful!

Such splendid hats!

These are just too fun!!! Love them!

Fascinating; well done!

Thank you so much for this!!!

Love the green one best - such a pretty hat and very flattering. Can hardly wait for photos of your trip!