When a Hat Decided Your Social Status?How fashion laws made class visible from across a room.

From the show

Style and Status

In the 15th century, a noblewoman's headdress wasn't just an accessory; it was a legally regulated symbol of her rank. Sumptuary laws dictated the exact height of these conical hats, making a woman's place in the social hierarchy instantly clear. This created a world where your status was literally measured and displayed for all to see. A glance at a woman's hat was all it took to understand her power and position.