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The Bowler Hat: Britain’s Most Iconic Gentleman’s Hat

The Bowler Hat: Britain’s Most Iconic Gentleman...

The Bowler hat is a classic of fine English headwear. Generally in black, it is a hard, domed hat with small curled or flat brim, it started life as a riding...

The Bowler Hat: Britain’s Most Iconic Gentleman...

The Bowler hat is a classic of fine English headwear. Generally in black, it is a hard, domed hat with small curled or flat brim, it started life as a riding...

The Trilby Hat: From Racecourses to Rock ‘n’ Roll

The Trilby Hat: From Racecourses to Rock ‘n’ Roll

A trilby hat (or simply trilby) is a soft felt man's hat with a deeply indented crown, and a pinch at the front. The brim is narrow and often sharply upturned at the...

The Trilby Hat: From Racecourses to Rock ‘n’ Roll

A trilby hat (or simply trilby) is a soft felt man's hat with a deeply indented crown, and a pinch at the front. The brim is narrow and often sharply upturned at the...

Boater Hats: Classic Summer Straw Hats with British Heritage

Boater Hats: Classic Summer Straw Hats with Bri...

A Boater (also basher, skimmer, katie, or Sennit Hat) is a kind of hat associated with sailing and boating. It is normally made of Sennit straw and has a stiff flat crown...

Boater Hats: Classic Summer Straw Hats with Bri...

A Boater (also basher, skimmer, katie, or Sennit Hat) is a kind of hat associated with sailing and boating. It is normally made of Sennit straw and has a stiff flat crown...

3 Ways to Light and Position Bakerboy and Flat Caps to Reveal Wear

3 Ways to Light and Position Bakerboy and Flat ...

A well-loved bakerboy cap may hint at character, yet subtle stains and concealed tears often escape casual sight. How should...

3 Ways to Light and Position Bakerboy and Flat ...

A well-loved bakerboy cap may hint at character, yet subtle stains and concealed tears often escape casual sight. How should...

Hat Etiquette: Classic Rules Every Gentleman Should Know | Laird Hatters

Hat Etiquette: Classic Rules Every Gentleman Sh...

When a gentleman “dons” his hat to leave or “doffs” his hat to a lady, his actions are being described by two English colloquialisms that come from contractions of the...

Hat Etiquette: Classic Rules Every Gentleman Sh...

When a gentleman “dons” his hat to leave or “doffs” his hat to a lady, his actions are being described by two English colloquialisms that come from contractions of the...

5 Reputable Sources to Verify a Hat's Authenticity and What Records to Expect

5 Reputable Sources to Verify a Hat's Authentic...

A well-made hat is more than an accessory; it can be a piece of social history, a fashion statement, and...

5 Reputable Sources to Verify a Hat's Authentic...

A well-made hat is more than an accessory; it can be a piece of social history, a fashion statement, and...