Calot – Juliet Cap

The calot (French for cap) hat originated in 16th century France as a Juliet cap, named after Shakespeare’s character. Juliet caps were small, openwork styles and were usually lavishly embellished.

The calot, a 20th century revival of the Juliet cap, typically has a round crown and no brim and fits closely to the head, off the wearer’s face. The style became quite popular with European royals as a daytime hat. Juliet caps were and still are popular as evening and bridal wear.

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1944 silk calot hat

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1947 straw calot hat

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1950s feathered calot hat

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1950s rhinestone encrusted sweetheart bridal Juliet cap

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1950s sequin Calot hat

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1950s sequined Juliet cap

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1955 Balenciaga calot hat

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Costume or reproduction Juliet cap

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Costume or reproduction Juliet cap

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