Intro

When the weather gets cold,

Keeping warm is of utmost importance.

Besides clothing, we shouldn’t neglect accessories.

When it comes to a gentleman’s high standards and pursuit of style,

Hats are suitable for all seasons, whether it’s spring, summer, autumn and winter.

They all have a super high level of decorative effect.

When talking about top hats, we cannot help but mention Britain.

British men are renowned worldwide for their “gentlemanly manners”.

The standard appearance of an English gentleman should be “wearing a suit and tie”.

Wearing a top hat and holding a walking stick,

“well-dressed in appearance, eloquent in speech, and refined in manners.”

Hats seem to have become one of the carriers and symbols of “gentlemanly spirit”.

In the last century in Europe and America,

Hats were an essential part of dress etiquette.

They held a place among the must-have items for gentlemen.

Like shirts, suits and ties—

Hats are an essential part of dressing up when going out.

With the continuous innovation of men’s fashion trends,

Hats used in the past to indicate social class,

Have gradually developed into an indispensable accessory in modern menswear.

In this article, we share the hats that pair perfectly with suits,

Hoping it can help you.

Homburg felt hat

In the 17th century,

Social classes were initially distinguished by different hat colors.

besides that,

People also give different meanings to hats based on the height of hats.

They even pursue extremely exaggerated and flamboyant hats.

This is the beginning of top hat culture.

By the mid-19th century,

The “gentleman’s hat” began to adopt a more modest approach.

Honburg originated from 19th-century German national costumes.

It is a type of hard felt hat.

The top of the hat is concave,

With a groove running from front to back.

The entire brim is slightly curled upward along the edge.

Traditional styles are often finished with a grosgrain ribbon around the brim,

With a few small feathers tucked into one side.

It was introduced to Britain by King Edward VII in the early 20th century,

Instantly winning over the British upper class,

Becoming a standard accessory for bankers, politicians, and other men at the time.

By the 1930s and 1940s,

These high-class felt hats became standard attire for gangsters.

The feather was removed,

The edges were not wrapped with ribbon,

And the upturned brim was pressed selectively for a sharper look.

Just like the styles favored by the Mafia in “The Godfather”.

Thanks to the deeply iconic image of Al Pacino as the second-generation Godfather,

The Homburg felt hat was also known as “lord’s hat”.

Boater straw hat

The Boater was worn by British naval ensign candidates in the late 19th century.

The design and quality at that time were not yet robust.

But it was enough to provide protection,

Shielding midshipmen from direct sunlight.

Hard straw hats are typically woven from tough, dry grass and palm fiber rope.

It has been a standard accessory for summer parties since the 18th century.

The movie “The Great Gatsby” features a character wearing a boater.

Straw hats seem to be not suitable for formal occasions.

However, the straw hat is indeed a formal men’s hat for summer.

In recent years, it has gradually gained popularity among the public.

Hawaiian shirt, shorts, sunglasses, and a boater,

A complete vacation look can be achieved effortlessly.

Bowler Hat

Top hats gradually became popular in London in the mid-19th century.

Edward Coke, a nobleman at the time,

Hoped there was a top hat would be sturdy and durable,

For his outdoor activities or hunting,

Providing some protection for the head.

As a result, a hat was created with an oval-shaped crown made of hard material.

The brim of the hat curls upwarded at all four edges,

And finished with a ribbon at the junction.

Later, more and more people discovered

Bowler Hat not only had good practicality,

But also featured a highly appealing style.

It gradually became more widespread and diversified.

Fedora Hat

Because the material used to make the hat was called “Fedora,”

The hat itself came to be known as the Fedora.

A typical Fedora hat is 11-12 cm tall.

The brim is about 3-4 centimeters long.

The top also features a signature teardrop-shaped indentation that has been “pinched”.

The Fedora comes in many variations in style,

Mainly defined by three elements: the taper, the brim, and the band.

By choosing different degrees of taper

And brim widths,

We can select a gentleman’s hat that best complements our face shape.

Long faces suit wider brims,

while round and square faces are better matched with narrower brims.

Long faces should choose wide-brimmed hats; round and square faces are better suited to narrow-brimmed hats.

By the 1940s,

It became a symbol of the “retro tough guy”.

From Chicago gangsters to private investigators

Journalists use it to cover their deep-set eyes.

By the 1970s,

It had turned into an outdated item worn only by old men.

It wasn’t until Michael Jackson wore it

That it returned to the spotlight,

Becoming a stylish accessory for creating a fashionable look.

The Fedora can be paired not only with suits,

But also with trench coats or overcoats,

Instantly elevating your presence and aura.

Trilby Hat

The Trilby Hat is also known as the ” jazz hat”.

It was popular in the 1960s.

The Trilby Hat is a British variant of the Fedora hat.

Featuring a narrower brim,

With the back edge often worn turned up.

The fedora exudes a strong British style.

It also has a touch of dandyish charm.

Suits or vests are excellent items to pair with fedoras.

A vintage pinstripe suit highlights the Trilby’s rakish, jazz-inspired charm even more.

Finished with a pair of retro sunglasses, the look becomes even better.

Newsboy Hat

Newsboy caps were popular in Europe and North America in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

At the time, it was loved by both children and adult men.

Due to the original social attributes of newsboy hats,

Those who chose to wear it at that time were mostly from the lower and middle classes.

Many people can’t tell the difference between newsboy caps and baseball caps.

This is mainly because both have the same overall shape and pointed brim.

However, relatively speaking,

The newsboy cap is more rounded.

Constructed from eight triangular panels sewn together.

The crown offers generous volume,

With a slightly puffed look reminiscent of a shower cap.

The visor is short, and a bead is added to the top of the hat.

In addition, it usually comes with a snap that connects the front to the edge.

It is relatively friendly to different face shapes.

Suitable for most face shapes.

Take a look at how newsboy caps are used in the British TV series “Peaky Blinders”.

With the retro style currently all the rage, we can definitely take inspiration from the outfits in the show.

Combining tradition and modernity,

We can create a fresh and contemporary style.

Top hats are undoubtedly a significant part of a gentleman’s accessories.

From its initial symbolism of elegance to its later status as street fashion,

The styles of top hats have also changed over time.

Even though history has already given the top hat a classical definition,

It has become a part of street fashion culture with astonishing speed.

Of course, it is inevitable that it has already broken free from the original framework,

Becoming more diverse.