Hat Cockerel

A hat is a necessary and stylish accessory that every modern person has today. It will warm you on a cold winter day, protect you from rain and wind. A correctly selected model will also become an ornament, organically complementing the individual style of those who follow fashion trends.

You probably already guessed where the name of this headdress came from.

The very first echoes of the model were even before the sixties. The predecessor of the "Cockerel" was a sports knitted helmet with ears. It was mainly worn by hunters, cyclists or lovers of mountain tourism. Then the shape of the hat began to lengthen. This lengthening turned into a scallop, which is still relevant today.

The modern model appeared in the 80s and was intended for athletes. It was worn mainly by biathletes, skiers, lugers - everyone who was associated with winter sports. Such hats were produced mainly for large-scale sports competitions, such as the Olympics, the annual ski races in the USSR. Hats were issued with appropriate inscriptions.

"Petushki" were also in use in other countries.For the Winter Olympics in Yugoslavia (1984) and in Calgary (1988), such hats were released with the appropriate symbols.

It so happened that skiers became the founders of the "cockerel" fashion. Everyone wanted to have such a hat at home to flaunt in front of friends in the yard. But getting them wasn't easy. Often, only by acquaintance they brought a model from foreign countries.

• effectively protects against adverse weather conditions in winter, spring and autumn;
• designed for active outdoor sports;
• can be purchased in stores, sewn to order or knitted yourself;
• comfort and ease of use

The main varieties of caps "Cockerel" include:

• ski model. It is typical for athletes, who became the founders of fashion trends.
• Finnish cockerel. Those models that began to be worn are already those who followed fashion trends.

Initially, such hats were worn exclusively by men. But rather quickly, "cock" fashion won women's hearts.

The most popular cockerel hats in the Soviet Union were sewn in Estonia at the Marat factory. The huge demand and popularity of these products contributed to the fact that factory products became sorely lacking. And then caring mothers and grandmothers decided to take everything into their own hands. A knitted hat could also be made to order in the atelier. At the same time, it was possible to choose any symbolism: favorite sports club, snowflake, deer, inscriptions, for example, "Sport".

In the 90s, the models began to change a little. Hats increased / decreased in size, the cockscomb bent back / unfolded across the head. There was also a classic that did not go out of fashion.It was possible to notice well-known athletes and their coaches who appeared at competitions in such headgear.

Today, designers offer a wide variety of cockerel hats for review by all fashionistas. This season they are as relevant as ever. Now you can find models with a small abstract crest or, conversely, with a pronounced "rooster".

Whichever option you choose, you can be sure that you will become a trendsetter this season. Those who want to find a unique model can easily and quickly knit it with their own hands. Fortunately, there is the Internet for this, friends and relatives who will prompt the beginner and give good advice.

What color to choose for a fashionable hat?

Hat "Cockerel" will fit perfectly into your wardrobe, will become a fashionable addition to any individual look. This season, the model is gaining its popularity. As in the 90s, many people are already snapping up a fashionable and useful accessory, all the more remarkable that this year's symbol is the Rooster.

The rooster, as you know, is a wayward animal that is not averse to emphasizing its individuality.

You can wear a hat with a down jacket and a cashmere coat. Stylish and fashionable model will look elegant with both boots and over the knee boots. It is the versatility that makes the hat so popular this season.especially for women. Every fashionista should have it in her arsenal.

Pants and a skirt will be ideally combined with a stylish model of this season. You can wear it to work, to a meeting with friends, and on a sports trip. At the same time, the hat is not devoid of femininity. Wear it with a sheepskin coat or a fur coat and see for yourself.

Create your unique look. Take a hat "Cockerel" of your favorite color and pick up any outfit. For example, a black hat and a fashionable blue down jacket and short boots will look organic. Under outerwear, you can wear any dress or a stylish trouser suit.

For those who ski or snowboard, this hat is now at the height of fashion. You can wear a stylish model to a suit of any color and enjoy training. By the way, professional athletes today actively use this type of cap in training.

Do not forget that no matter what model of hat you choose, it is important that it is warm and reliably protects your head. After all, the main thing is health, which, as you know, cannot be bought!