Introduction

The United States is a big country, well-known for its diversity of culture as well as regional customs including the fashion industry.

The hats, particularly provide fascinating information about the places people live and what they are doing as well as how they show their personalities.

From the tough cowboy hats in Texas to the casual baseball caps from New York, each region of the US has created distinctive headwear styles which reflects their history as well as its lifestyle and climate.

We’ll now take a look at some of the distinct styles of hats that distinguish various regions in the US.

The Baseball Cap – New York

A baseball cap is a round, soft cap,

with a semicircular brim that extends forward.

In modern fashion,

it is almost the most common single item.

As the name suggests,

it is a hat worn for playing baseball.

In 1860,

the Brooklyn Excelsiors

first wore an early form of the baseball cap

to shield their eyes from the harsh sunlight during games.

It was known as the Brooklyn style.

This type of hat is easy to store and carry,

combining both beauty and practicality.

Its rise in popularity

happened to coincide with the peak of individualism and liberalism.

No wonder those fashionistas and sports enthusiasts who pursue individuality

are all deeply fond of it.

The Cowboy Hat – Texas

The cowboys of the American West

are among the most beloved figures among viewers.

They are handsome, brave, and righteous,

and the cowboy hat they wear,

has therefore captured the attention of people all around the world.

This type of hat evolved from the Mexican sombrero

with its brim curling upward.

It was already popular before the American Civil War,

and was originally known as the slouch hat or the sugarloaf hat.

Socialites, fashion icons, and country singers

are all its biggest fans.

The Tricorn Hat – Massachusetts

Tricorn hats were very popular in the 18th century,

because their brims were folded upward.

They were also called the “cocked hat.”

Its design was inspired by 17th-century Spanish soldiers，

who wore wide-brimmed round hats in Flanders.

After the outbreak of the Franco-Spanish War,

the style gradually spread to the French army.

Because King Louis XIV liked wearing it,

It then evolved into a fashion trend throughout Europe.

In the United States,

from George Washington to James Monroe,

every president wore this 18th-century style of hat,

which also caused quite a sensation.

The Firefighter Helmet – Virginia

Firefighters wear helmets to protect themselves,

to avoid heat and injury from falling objects.

It was in the 1830s

a luggage maker in the United States carefully designed it.

For centuries,

The shape of the helmet has barely changed,

but the materials have continuously been improved and upgraded.

The color of helmets varies from country to country.

The cloche Hat – California

In the early 20th century,

The famous French fashion designer

Caroline Reboux invented a hat

The shape looked like a clock

The crown was hemispherical, covering the head,

with no brim or a slightly turned-up brim.

In the 1920s,

Movie star Velma Benki started wearing it

This caused a great sensation in the European fashion circle,

and won the love of girls everywhere.

This is the Cloche hat.

Cloche hats are usually made of felt

and later also made from burlap or straw,

Decorated with embroidery, lace, pearls, and so on,

they look stylish and elegant.

Legend has it that through the ornaments ona cloche hat,

one could discern the wearer’s emotional status.

A single knot indicated that the person was unmarried but had a boyfriend,

a spiral knot signified a married woman,

and the various blooming flowers represented a single woman looking for a boyfriend.

The cloche hat also contributed to the popularity of the bob hairstyle.

The bob haircut + cloche hat,

was undoubtedly the most iconic look of the 1920s.

Because the brim of the hat covered half of his eyebrows,

there was a saying that “fashion starts with the eyebrows”.

A hundred years later,

it is still the one of the favorite items of ladies.

The Garrison Cap – Ohio

The Garrison Cap

is a type of military cap that folds on the side.

Used by the armies of many countries around the world,

it has different names in different countries.

In the United States

This type of hat first appeared during World War I.

It was called the Overseas Hat,

later replaced by the soft beret.

But it gradually came back into use in 2004.

In the fashion world,

due to its small and exquisite shape,

It has also been favored by many designers.

The Octagonal Cap – Maryland

It is an octagonal hat with a brim at the front.

Most commonly seen in the U.S. Marine Corps.

It first appeared on the historical stage

during World War II.

It is usually in camouflage patterns or olive green,

mainly used in deserts and forests.

Milkmen are also the main group of people who wear them.

The hats are mainly blue and white.

The Boss of the Plains Hat – Wyoming

The Boss of the Plains

was, strictly speaking, a model of hat.

It was designed and introduced in 1865

by Mr. John B. Stetson.

Elegant, waterproof, and durable,

it was perfectly suitable for the climate of the western United States.

It was a flat-crowned hat,

with a broad and level brim.

Over time, it gradually evolved in shape.

and eventually became the cowboy hat.

The Fedora Hat – Illinois

In 1882

Playwright Fédora Victorien Sardou

wrote a play

that officially premiered in 1889.

In the play, actress Sarah Bernhardt portrayed the heroine,

Princess Ferado Romazarov likes to dress up as a man

and always wore a hat with a dent in the middle and soft edges.

That hat became known as the Fedora.

It features a distinctive teardrop-shaped crease on the crown,

as if it had been “pinched” at the top.

The sides of the hat’s brim can be slightly rolled up,

making it a soft felt hat with elegant curves.

This design is not only stylish and unique,

but also makes it easier for gentlemen to tip their hats to ladies —

a gesture that perfectly embodies grace, politeness, and charm.

A typical Fedora is 11-12 cm high.

The brim is about 3-4 centimeters.

A hat style that is naturally handsome.

Its charm has been tested for more than a hundred years,

still enduring.

The Coonskin cap – Tennessee

The Coonskin cap

is a hat made from raccoon fur,

extremely warm and incredibly luxurious.

It originated as a headdress worn by Native Americans.

When Europeans arrived in America,

they adopted it as a hunting cap.

It caused a sensation in the United States and Canada

in the 18th century.

It is a powerful cultural symbol,

appearing frequently in films and television shows throughout the late 20th century.

Wearing it can always add more charm to yourself.

The Derby Hat – Kentucky

The Kentucky Derby

is held every year on the first Saturday of May in Kentucky.

Like other horse races,

Women must wear hats to enter.

To stand out horse at the horse racing event,

a beautiful hat is a must.

With boundless imagination,

one exquisite hat after another makes a dazzling appearance

at the horse racing event.

Unlike the elegance of the British Royal Ascot,

the Kentucky Derby is full of enthusiasm.

Hats are usually bold and brightly colored,

funny yet infused with a touch of fashion.

Kentucky has also held fashion shows for many years,

conveying positive energy through fashion,

to help those in need.

Therefore, it has received high praise.