Chapeau Haut De Forme Top Hat Collection

Parisian men's fashion in 1820 under the Restoration
1745929 Parisian men's fashion in 1820 under the Restoration; (add.info.: Parisian men's fashion in 1820 under the Restoration); Photo: Tallandier

Elegant society at the grape harvest, c.1860-1870 (engraving)
1827327 Elegant society at the grape harvest, c.1860-1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Elegant society at the grape harvest, angraving, c. 1860 - 1870); Photo © CCI

Pauline Bonaparte, c. 1810 (engraving)
1830807 Pauline Bonaparte, c. 1810 (engraving); (add.info.: Pauline Bonaparte (b. Paulette, 1780-1825), 2nd daughterof Bonaparte family, sister of emperor Napoleon1st

Champagne, c.1900 (postcard)
1953910 Champagne, c.1900 (postcard); (add.info.: Champagne, Congratulations Greetings Card, Hungarian postcard, c. 1900); Photo © CCI

Alfred Capus, writer, and Jules Claretie administrator of Comedie-Francaise
1755886 Alfred Capus, writer, and Jules Claretie administrator of Comedie-Francaise, photo published in newspaper "Illustration" on november 19, 1904; (add.info.: Alfred Capus, writer)

Mr Pipelet, character of book Les mysteres de Paris by Eugene Sue (1842-1843), engraving by Lavoignat after Staal
1756865 Mr Pipelet, character of book Les mysteres de Paris by Eugene Sue (1842-1843), engraving by Lavoignat after Staal; (add.info.: Mr Pipelet)

Emile Loubet (l, 1838-1929) French president in 1899-1906 here at race c. 1900
1756958 Emile Loubet (l, 1838-1929) French president in 1899-1906 here at race c. 1900; (add.info.: Emile Loubet (g, 1838-1929)

Under the reign of French king Louis XVIII, persons of noble birth gamble at night
1761689 Under the reign of French king Louis XVIII, persons of noble birth gamble at night. Drawing by Bellange, lithograph by miss Formentin.; (add.info.: Under the reign of French king Louis XVIII)

George IV (1762-1830) son of GeorgeIII, king of England in 1820-1830, engraving by Scriven after Athinson
1758892 George IV (1762-1830) son of GeorgeIII, king of England in 1820-1830, engraving by Scriven after Athinson; (add.info.: George IV (1762-1830) son of GeorgeIII, king of England in 1820-1830

Edward VII (1841-1910) king of England in 1901-1910, here in Paris in 1903
1756314 Edward VII (1841-1910) king of England in 1901-1910, here in Paris in 1903; (add.info.: Edward VII (1841-1910) king of England in 1901-1910, here in Paris in 1903); Photo: Tallandier

Lord Henry Seymour, 19th century (painting)
1744577 Lord Henry Seymour, 19th century (painting); (add.info.: Lord Henry Seymour (1805-1859) famous parisian dandy); Photo: Tallandier

Archduke John Salvator of Habsburg (1852-1910), pseudonym : Jean Orth, cousin of RodolfofHabsburg
1744353 Archduke John Salvator of Habsburg (1852-1910), pseudonym : Jean Orth, cousin of RodolfofHabsburg, he left Europe after Mayerling (1889) for Patagonia

Cartoon by Orens of Pierre Marie Waldeck-Rousseau (1846-1904) French politician, december 1902, engraving
1743173 Cartoon by Orens of Pierre Marie Waldeck-Rousseau (1846-1904) French politician, december 1902, engraving; (add.info)

Louis-Philippe (1773-1850) King of the French in 1830-1848, engraving
1757133 Louis-Philippe (1773-1850) King of the French in 1830-1848, engraving; (add.info.: Louis-Philippe (1773-1850) King of the French in 1830-1848, engraving); Photo: Tallandier

Exposition Universelle, Paris, 1889 : the Senegalese village, a weaver house, with a mother and her child
1761666 Exposition Universelle, Paris, 1889 : the Senegalese village, a weaver house, with a mother and her child.; (add.info.: Exposition Universelle, Paris, 1889 : the Senegalese village)

Horsemen at Boulogne wood near Paris c. 1900
1755766 Horsemen at Boulogne wood near Paris c. 1900; (add.info.: Horsemen at Boulogne wood near Paris c. 1900); Photo: Tallandier

The novelist Stendhal drawn by writer Alfred de Musset, 19th century
1754387 The novelist Stendhal drawn by writer Alfred de Musset, 19th century; (add.info.: The novelist Stendhal drawn by writer Alfred de Musset, 19th century); Photo: Tallandier

Illustration by Ferdinand Bac for a 1899 edition of novel "Bel-Ami" (1885) by Guy de Maupassant, engraving
1760672 Illustration by Ferdinand Bac for a 1899 edition of novel "Bel-Ami" (1885) by Guy de Maupassant, engraving; (add.info)

Aristide Briand (1862-1932) French statesman, socialist activist, Peace Nobel Prize in 1926
1750310 Aristide Briand (1862-1932) French statesman, socialist activist, Peace Nobel Prize in 1926, he participated to the League of Nations

Boniface aka Boni, count of Castellane (1867-1932) French socialite he was also deputee, c. 1897
1753268 Boniface aka Boni, count of Castellane (1867-1932) French socialite he was also deputee, c. 1897; (add.info.: Boniface aka Boni)

Felix Feneon (1861-1944) French art critic, journalist c. 1890
1759080 Felix Feneon (1861-1944) French art critic, journalist c. 1890; (add.info.: Felix Feneon (1861-1944) French art critic, journalist c. 1890); Photo: Tallandier

Winston Churchill
2073805 Winston Churchill by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: minister of War Winston Churchill with his wife Clementine and daughter Sarah 1919)

French photographer Gaspard Felix Tournachon dit Felix Nadar (1820-1910) here it's a selfportrait in studio in a
1751343 French photographer Gaspard Felix Tournachon dit Felix Nadar (1820-1910) here it's a selfportrait in studio in a gondola of a hot-air balloon by Nadar

The lover The eraser, novel by Felicien Champsaur, late 19th century (poster)
1803170 The lover The eraser, novel by Felicien Champsaur, late 19th century (poster) by Cheret, Jules (1836-1932); (add.info.: Poster by Jules Cheret)

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The iconic chapeau haut de forme, or top hat, has long been a symbol of sophistication and elegance. Originating in the 18th century, this tall-crowned hat was traditionally worn by gentlemen as part of formal attire for special occasions. Its sleek design and structured shape exude a sense of refinement and class. Today, the top hat remains a timeless accessory that adds a touch of old-world charm to any outfit. Whether paired with a tuxedo for a black-tie event or worn casually with modern streetwear, the chapeau haut de forme never fails to make a statement. With its distinguished silhouette and rich history, the top hat continues to be an enduring fashion staple that transcends trends. So next time you want to elevate your look with a touch of vintage flair, consider donning this classic headpiece and channeling your inner dapper gentleman.