In the first half of the decade especially, hats became a creative counterpoint to increasingly practical clothing. Bright accessories were often viewed as morale boosters, bringing colour and individuality into daily life during a difficult period. During this time, many milliners embraced the idea that hats should brighten both the face and the spirit.

The Era of Depression, Surrealism and Modesty Meaghan Armstrong- Milliner/Millinery Historian The Depression era in Canada, encompassing the 1930s, was marked by notable changes and innovations in fashion. Despite the widespread economic challenges of the period, fashion continued to progress, showcasing a resilience that mirrors broader societal trends. Historically, fashion has consistently exhibited a dual nature: it remains both a constant and a dynamic force, adapting to

Meaghan Armstrong- Milliner/Millinery Historian The significant social transformation following WWI was mirrored in the fashion of the new woman. 1920s millinery fashion and flapper hat trends demonstrated the modern woman. There were new fabrics, new shapes, new hair, make-up and accessories. There were new and expanding ways to shop, and more and more women in the workforce had more disposable income. Fashion moved away from just the courtiers of Paris and, with the help of

The hats during the pre-war period started as large as they were at the end of the Edwardian period but became smaller in width and height l

Meaghan Armstrong Please Read In this article, I will use the terms woman, man, both sexes, lower, upper, and middle class. These terms are used to define these groups of people for clarity since there is not a current terminology to use to define these groups succinctly. I wish to state that using colonialist, patriarchal, white supremacist, classist, and generally puerile terminology is against my personal opinions, but here we are in societal transition. Vive la différence