Hats for men

Humphrey Bogart wearing a fedora hat

Men's hats can take many different shapes and styles. During his golden age betting on one or another style of hat to complement a suit could completely change the meaning of the look.

The hat was a key piece of men's clothing until the late 1950s. Since then it has been used much less, but it remains the most elegant accessory to cover the head. Let's see the different hats for men, as well as the main characteristics of each of them..

cup

Fred Astaire in 'Top Hat'

Let's start with the most formal of all men's hats: the cup Associated with the upper class of the XNUMXth and late XNUMXth centuries, they could be made of silk, castor or felt and were an essential accessory along with gloves and walking sticks. Also called a top hat, this hat for men could reach different heights, so in addition to providing class, it was also useful for its wearer to increase his height.

They are hardly used anymore, but top hats are still being made. From the XNUMXth century to the present day, this tall, glossy hat has been reserved exclusively for special occasions. It can currently be seen at Ascot races and certain weddings.. Gray or black in colour, this hat should be worn with a tailcoat or morning coat.

Daniel Craig in 'Specter'
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Fedora

Indiana Jones

In the late 1910s, more modern men's city suits appeared, which required a new hat to match. The famous Fedora was born. In its classic form, this style of hat has the widest brim, but if there's one thing that's important about it, it's that it can take many different shapes. This way, A wide variety of hats, usually made of felt and with a central pinch and ribbon, can be called a Fedora.

trilby

Sean Connery in a trilby hat

Also known as a floppy hat, the Trilby (named after George Du Maurier's 1894 novel) was often made of gray or black felt. Very similar to the Fedora, although smaller than it, the Trilby has ambassadors such as Sean Connery. The actor wore this type of hat in his James Bond movies. Of all the classic mens hats, the trilby It is the most widely used today. It is usually combined with casual pieces. However, many believe that it should always be worn with a suit and, above all, avoid patterned models.

homburg

homburg hat

Stiff and upturned brim, the Homburg hat became fashionable thanks to King Edward VII, who discovered it in Germany. Black or navy blue in color, during the first half of the XNUMXth century it was considered the second most worn hat, behind the top hat. Prime ministers and heads of government used it, including Winston Churchill and Anthony Eden, who was so fond of this type of hat that a version of the Homburg with a silk-bordered brim was even given his name.

Panama

panama hat

It's an ecru straw hat. Soft and light, the Panama is an ideal hat for the summer or the beach, as the English and Americans discovered. Originally from the mountains of Ecuador (where it is called a toquilla straw hat or simply jipijapa), it owes its name to the sailors who stopped in Panama during the gold rush. It can be given different shapes, with the Fedora style being the most popular.

It is a stylish hat that also offers you great protection against the sun and heat. When combining it, the Panama hat is characterized by its great versatility. You can add it to both a summer suit (consider linen or seersucker) or a more relaxed lookFor example, a polo shirt or shirt with a mandarin collar on top, shorts on the bottom, and espadrilles or boat shoes as footwear.

boater

boater hat

Round and flat on top, the boater shape became fashionable in the mid-1860s. In the 20s and 30s, this elegant straw hat was used to complement summer clothing. It has also been part of the uniform of many English schools.

Bowler

Bowler hat

It is a rounded English hat, usually black. Also called a bowler hat, it was a piece that English businessmen regularly used to give the final touch to their looks. However, most associate it with Charlot, the silent film character created by Charles Chaplin. Already in the second half of the XNUMXth century, it would form part of other iconic costumes, such as that of the series 'The Avengers' or the Stanley Kubrick film, 'A Clockwork Orange'.

Vaquero

cowboy hat

Originally from the USA, the cowboy style is one of the most popular mens hats thanks to western movies. It has a high crown and a wide brim. It can be made with different materials, from felt to straw, through leather. It is still used today on ranches in the United States and Canada.


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