Derby Hat

A little funny man with sad eyes in a suit and bowler hat is what comes first when it comes to a bowler hat. This is not surprising, because the great Charlie Chaplin was and remains the most famous man who ever wore a Derby hat.

A classic bowler hat has a rounded low crown, sometimes it can be of medium height. The brim of the hat is not too wide and bent up on all sides. Traditionally, such a hat is sewn from thick felt. It is believed that a really good derby hat must withstand a kick and not deform from it.

A mandatory attribute of this headdress is a silk ribbon around the crown. Typically, this tape is chosen to match the hat itself, but now the variant with a contrast tape is also allowed.

It is difficult to imagine that a derby hat appeared in the fashion world thanks to English foresters. Long before the appearance of this hat, the main male headgear was considered a top hat. Despite the fact that in the forest more often the cylinder turned out to be very impractical - it was still part of the uniform of the rangers. Because of its volume, it slowed down its progress through the forest, clung to the branches and often fell. Therefore, in 1849, it was decided to create a new type of hat, especially for foresters.

With the advent of cinema, the bowler ascended to the peak of its glory. The great Charlie Chaplin used it in all his films. It was he who showed the English men that the bowler can be combined not only with a suit, but also with a sweater. Following the UK, the derby hat has swallowed up the United States. In the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, this hat was commonly found in America. The cost of the bowlers was low, so they were worn by people of all segments of the population. At this time, it is popular even among cowboys.

Today Derby hat is rapidly returning to fashion. This popularity is partly due to the fact that this hat is comfortable and practical in everyday life. This headdress is perfect for people of all ages and will not look out of place for both young and old people. Now you can buy a bowler hat of almost any color, the sizes of bowlers also vary: from massive to modest and laconic.

In addition, Chinese designers made a significant contribution to its return to the world of fashion. Fans of everything childishly sweet, the Chinese have added cute cat ears to the design of this headdress. This decision had the effect of a bombshell among Chinese youth and quickly became popular around the world. Almost every teenager today wants to replenish his wardrobe with such a hat.

Connoisseur of Keira Knightley's hats has, in her wardrobe, perhaps, all the classic models. Even in everyday life, she gladly complements her images with headdresses.

The ubiquitous paparazzi found a star in the process of shopping. To go shopping, the actress chose a comfortable black dress, gray jacket and comfortable brown boots on a flat run. A gorgeous scarf-snud and dark chocolate-colored Derby hat are a great finish.

Popular all over the world, “a person with a groundhog face”, Benedict Cumberbatch, is not a big fan of hats, however, he was also seen in the use of a Derby hat. This actor has become widely known due to the role of Sherlock Holmes in the series of Steven Mofart "Sherlock". In an interview for Vogue magazine, he appeared in dark jeans, a gray T-shirt and a leather jacket.A perfect addition to this image of a rebel was exactly Derby hat, shifted to the back of the head.

Who would be the directors did not shoot the film adaptation of the great detective novel "Sherlock Holmes", the image of Dr. Watson is always the same: a strict suit, a classic coat and, of course, a bowler hat. The images of Dr. Watson performed by Martin Freeman, Jude Law and Vitaly Solomin are very difficult to compare and analyze, because each of them was created for the plot of a film or a series in which they play this role. However, they are united by tidiness and thoughtfulness in choosing clothes. The combination of a Derby hat with a classic suit and a strict coat in the image of Vitaly Solomin can be called exemplary. The image of Martin Freeman with a bowler is a more modern version of the classic tandem: a suit and a bowler hat.

Russian singer Eva Polna often completes her stage images with hats. In everyday life, her bowler hat became her constant companion. In her wardrobe there are several colors of this headdress: blue, black, brown and even red. The singer boldly puts on a Derby hat in any situation and complements their images with a dress or a strict suit. Eva Polna is not afraid to play in the contrast of shades: she complements the mustard costume with a red hat, and the violet dress with a black one.

Derby - a great hat that fits any image.