Category Archives: Hat Styles

Have the Election Blues? Seeing Red After Dealing with Your Political Opposition? Buy a New Hat!

Posted on November 8, 2012 | 1 Comment

Now that this year’s election is over, we can get back to what’s really important.  Without distractions such as voting and trying to convince other people they are wrong, everybody is a little more pleasant.  At the hats.com offices, we are concerned with the biggest question of them all… red or blue?  We’re not talking Republican or Democrat here; we’re talking hat color.  Each person in our office selected one hat style in red and one hat style in blue.  Check them out and decide which look better.  It’s your civic duty.

Ben’s Candidates:

Mel’s Candidates:

Jes’s Candidates:

Job’s Candidates:

Of course, in the spirit of American democracy, we have to give green a chance.  Since green usually gets much less exposure, we just had Chris, our eCommerce Director, choose a single green style from hats.com.  We have to let everybody throw their hat in the ring (wink).

Chris’s Candidate:

If you’d rather remain a moderate, go the safe route with red, white, and blue:

It’s much more fun to choose between colors when it involves hats and not politicians.  Best of all, these hats will actually live up to all of your expectations!

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Halloween is right around the corner!

Posted on October 18, 2012 | Leave a comment

Do you get tired of paying for cheaply made Halloween hats, only to watch them get dusty in your attic or even thrown away?  There are a bunch of reasons that you might be better off getting a real hat that’s made with quality materials.

  • You’ll be able to use it after Halloween is over
  • You don’t want the hat falling apart before the night is over, ruining your costume
  • If you get a hat that fits right, it will stay on and be comfortable for a long time
  • Authenticity will make your costume rise above the rest

Still haven’t decided what to do on the big night?  Hats.com has an unbelievable selection of hats that you can wear on Halloween and beyond.  Below is a big list of the ideas we came up with in our office.  Under each hat shape, you’ll find several costume ideas.  If you click on the costume idea, you’ll be taken to a hat that we recommend as the best option for that particular costume.  If the costume has several different options, you’ll be taken to a category that you can look through to find the best option for you.

Fedoras

Westerns

Bowler

Top Hat

Fashion Hats

Other Hat Shapes

With hats.com, not only will you look awesome on Halloween, you might find a favorite new addition to your wardrobe.

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Kangol’s Championship Series: Bringing Team Colors and Style Together

Posted on September 26, 2012 | 1 Comment

Kangol has a new collection of hats that they’re calling their Championship series.  While many people love to wear their favorite team’s logo for all to see, sometimes it just isn’t the right look.  This series provides an attractive alternative to wearing the same old logos by combining Kangol styling with bold team color schemes.  The Championship Baseball Cap, the Links Adjustable Cap, and the Army Cap provide a fashionable look with a dash of team loyalty.   It can also be difficult to find a more refined piece of headwear that allows you to show off signature team colors without a bold logo or text design.  Kangol’s Championship Baseball 504 allows wearers to integrate team colors into  sharper outfits or more formal garb.

Pick one up in each style and be ready to root on your team the whole way to the championship!

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Breaking Bad and Heisenberg’s Pork Pie Hat

Posted on September 12, 2012 | Leave a comment

Ever just get an urge to take on a new identity for awhile?  That notion is certainly taken to the extreme by Walter White in the popular, critically-acclaimed television show “Breaking Bad”.  The AMC drama is considered by many to be one of the best shows on television, known for well-crafted writing, intense acting, and astounding cinematography.  One of the many gems that the show has to offer is the incredible acting talents of Bryan Cranston, in the role of Walter White.

For those who haven’t seen the show, Walter is a suburbanite, high school chemistry teacher who is stricken with cancer in the first season.  He also has the responsibility of taking care of a wife, a newborn child, and a teenage son with cerebral palsy.  Through a series of events involving his brother-in-law in the DEA, Walter is introduced to the New Mexico crystal meth scene.  He decides to use his chemistry skills to cook some high-quality meth to help pay his family’s bills and build up a financial nest-egg for his family in case he passes away from cancer.

The show follows his increased involvement in major meth-amphetamine distribution, to the point that he actually becomes a major player in his region.  Along with that, he undergoes a major personality and lifestyle transformation.  His evolution, starting mildly with the decision to shave his head before cancer makes the decision for him, involves him forming an alter-ego under the alias “Heisenberg”.  White, or Heisenberg depending on how you know him, also wears a black windbreaker, dark sunglasses, and a thick goatee.  But the coolest part of his visual alteration has to be the striking pork pie hat that can often be seen resting on his bald head.

The black pork pie has become a signature part of the show, and a much easier way for fans to emulate Heisenberg than starting a major crystal meth operation.  We have noticed an increase in sales on hats.com for the Bollman Collection 1940’s Pork Pie Hat and attribute some of that to the popularity of the show.  Pick up a pork pie or top off your own alter-ego’s look with one of our many unique hats.

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Keep Calm and Leave Your Hat On

Posted on September 7, 2012 | Leave a comment

By now, most people have heard about Prince Harry’s recent carousing in Las Vegas.  Many have given him flack for his behavior, but style-wise he’s got the right idea.  Even though he’s lacking garments in most of the pictures from his visit, he did make one good choice (which is still one more than most people make while they’re in Las Vegas).  Harry was photographed in a trendy but understated white fedora decorated with a solid black hatband.  For our purposes, we’ll just keep the pictures from the neck up.

Unlike Harry’s bum, hats.com has you covered with the look-alike fedoras below.  Pick one up or get a couple different styles for the end of summer.  Heck, even take one along on your own Vegas experience… just watch out for “friends with sneaky camera phones.  Also, if you’re worried about that silly “don’t wear white after labor day” thing, we have many different colors and styles in our selection of fedoras.

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Barbarians on the Field, Gentlemen at the Press Conference: NFL Hat Fashion

Posted on September 3, 2012 | Leave a comment

The hat-wearing tradition is still alive and well with current players.  The rise of salaries and the player’s elevation to celebrity status has many players concerned with looking good when in the spotlight:

 Arian Foster of the Houston Texans is one of the most fashionable guys in the league.  He’s been known to sport some nice fedoras like this snap-brim hat below:

As usual, Bailey of Hollywood is on top of combining old school, timeless designs with current flavor.  The Bailey of Hollywood Fall and Winter 2012 line has this if you’re looking for a similar look:

Bailey of Hollywood Forman Fedora

Or you can mix it up by choosing from several different colors and designs in new Bailey fedoras from this season.

You really can’t talk fashion in the NFL without mentioning the prettiest of prettyboys, Tom Brady.  This season’s line also has some simple but refined options like the one you see to the right on the New England Patriots quarterback.  Of course, Brady keeps it cool and warm in the frigid New England weather by frequently wearing knit pull-ons and beanies.  No promises on looking exactly like Tom Brady, as we don’t currently have his genetics in stock, but Bailey hats will give you a step in the right direction.  We have tons of options for you to create your own look, and the current offerings from Bailey of Hollywood are top-notch.  Make sure to peruse Hats.com to get everything you need for the upcoming fall and winter.   We also have baseball style caps with all of your favorite teams!  Have an enjoyable football season!

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NFL Coach Hats of Yesteryear

Posted on August 29, 2012 | Leave a comment

It’s almost that time of year that a lot of people look forward to.  Housewives become fantasy wide receiver stat junkies, jersey sales creep upward, and the dog days start turning into the occasional chilly night, teasing you into thinking fall has arrived.  And even though preseason is really just time to experiment, we warm up our arguing muscles with discussions about whether it matters if your starting quarterback beat up on my third string.  Clear your Sunday schedules football fans, it’s almost time for the 2012 NFL season. 

Part of what makes professional athletes, especially NFL players, so interesting to us is their larger-than-life personalities.  Players are not judged by their on-field behavior alone; they are now constantly scrutinized in their everyday life.  And that includes their fashion choices.  What they wear becomes a source of criticism, praise, debate, and means to imitate.

Interestingly, hats have always played a part in the wardrobes of NFL players and coaches.  The popular sports blog Bleacherreport.com compiled a list of the Fifteen Best Dressed Head Coaches in NFL History.  It’s no surprise that several of these striking figures were known for the hats that adorned their X and O filled heads.  Check out some of these great hat-wearing coaches that made the best-dressed list.

Former Packers coach Vince Lombardi, known for his grit and determination to succeed, is almost as well known for his ever-present dark fedora.

 

Tom  Landry had a similar reputation in the league.  Well respected for his coaching talent, he also carried himself like a gentleman at all times.  Part of the way he built that persona was by always dressing in sharp clothes and donning a fedora.

So you want some hats like these great coaches but they just don’t make ‘em like that anymore, right?  Wrong. Baileys of Hollywood has a long history of setting standards in the fashion and hat industry.  Their new fall and winter collection has several quality fedoras that sustain the legacy of these coaches.  And they can be found at hats.com.  See below for some fedoras that look like they came right out of Lombardi and Landry’s collection:

Or some that marry traditional styling with some current-day flavor:

Maybe former coach and commentator Bum Phillips is more your style.  If you don’t know Bum Phillps or need a refresher on this always-entertaining fellow, he is absolutely worthy of a Google search.  These hilarious quotes and this short video are a good place to start.  His signature cowboy hats were an excellent symbol of his spirit, especially when he wore them during games.

Bailey doesn’t just make fedoras, they also have Bailey Western hats.  Browse through these western hats  featured on hats.com to replicate Bum’s style.  For once, if someone says you look like a bum you can take it as a compliment!

The influence of these coaches can still be seen around the league today.  Keep an eye out for a future blog post showcasing what hats players like to wear when they’re off the gridiron.  In the meantime, start picking out your own favorites from Bailey of Hollywood’s fall and winter 2012 lines on hats.com!

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10 Hats to Kick Start Your Summer

Posted on May 7, 2012 | Leave a comment

Warmer weather is finally here! Time for gardening, beach trips, outdoor sports, hiking and poolside lounging. But with harmful UV rays, blinding sun light and the obvious need to look good, you can’t forget the perfect hat! Here are 10 great styles to kick start your summer the right way:

1. Kangol Bubble Bombin

The Kangol Bubble Bombin is a lightweight straw bowler with unique hatband created with a “bubble dying” technique. Available in two colors: Glory Blue (pictured) and Pear.

2. Pantropic New Hope Stroller

The Pantropic New Hope Stroller is a classically style Panama fedora with a sturdy leather hatband. Available in two colors: Mustard (pictured) and Natural.

3. Betmar South Beach Fedora

The perfect eco-friendly summer fedora is here! Made from 100% straw with an open weave and oozing with style, the Betmar South Beach Fedora has a burlap hatband and teardrop crown. Available in four colors: Black, Cocoa, Magenta and Turquoise (pictured).

4. Bailey of Hollywood Flen Hat

Perfect for a rugged afternoon outdoors, the Bailey of Hollywood Flen Hat is a water resistant bucket hat. Available in two colors: Black (pictured) and Tobacco.

5. Kangol Hiro Trilby

Lightweight and comfortable with a wide sweeping brim, the Kangol Hiro Trilby is inspired by David Bowie. Available in two colors: Charcoal and Kale (pictured)

6. Tilley Weatherproof Hat

Developed for the outdoors, the Tilley Weatherproof Hat is waterproof, guaranteed for life, has a secret pocket and even floats! Available in Khaki (pictured)

7. Kangol Bamboo Long Pull On

One of our best sellers, the Kangol Bamboo Long Pull On is a soft, eco friendly slouchy pull on in a comfortable lightweight knit which is wearable year round. Available in eight colors: Black, Cafe, Chambray, Grey, Kelp (picutred), Natural, Shell and Tumeric.

8. Kangol T-Linen Flexfit Ball Cap

Made of lightweight linen and Flexfit® Comfort technology, the Kangol T-Linen Flexfit Ball Cap is a soft and breathable cap to keep you looking great on even the hottest of days. Available in two colors: Charcoal and Natural. Currently not available in Lt. Blue as pictured.

9. hats.com Beachcomber Sun Hat

A wide brimmed sun hat is a must-have for summer fun! The hats.com Beachcomber Sun Hat is a wide brimmed Panama sun hat with a pinched crown and leather hatband. Available in Natural (pictured).

10. Kangol Plaid 504

The Kangol Plaid 504 features the comfort of a Flexfit® baseball cap and the styling of an ivy cap. Made of soft cotton with classic paneling, this is a comfortable and stylish topper for all your summer fun. Available in three colors: Bold Plaid, Fence Check and Linen Plaid. Pictured color option no longer available.

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Hat Styles: Ushanka

Posted on October 5, 2011 | Leave a comment

The Ushanka – also known as a trapper or aviator – features long earflaps that can be worn up or down for versatile winter style. Originally made from animal pelts to battle harsh winter conditions, the now fashionable alternative comes in wools, faux furs, leathers and more! So venture out like Nanook of the North and make a toasty warm fashion statement!

 
Ignite Fur Trapper
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Timberland Leather Canvas Trapper
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Hat Styles: Turban

Posted on September 21, 2011 | Leave a comment

Betmar's Ethel Turban

The turban isn’t just for tarot card readers and magicians! Making a comeback into high fashion in recent years, the turban is an easy to wear head covering for an easy, breezy look. Tuck your curls into it or let your hair flow free and look picture perfect!

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