Derby Hats

The Kentucky Derby also known as derby hats were first introduced in 1875 in America by Lewis Clark Jr. Back in those times, derbies were primarily worn by the refined upper class, well-dressed gentlemen. Derbies are felt hats that are round and hard with a narrow brim famously worn by Charlie Chaplin. In modern times hats have become a classic drag for men. Derby hats are available in numerous styles made from the best of raw materials. You can likewise discover a Panama derby, contrived using Panama straw and an Irish green derby. Derby Hat is a hard felt hat with a rounded crown, originally created by the London hat-makers Thomas and William Bowler in 1849.It has traditionally been worn with semi-formal and informal attire. The bowler, a protective and durable hat style, was popular with the British, Irish, and American working classes during the second half of the 19th century, and later with the middle and upper classes in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and the east coast United States.

How to Style a Derby Hat -

Choosing the Right Look - Rest the brim of the bowler cap evenly on your head for a classic look. The standard and classic way to wear a bowler hat is to place it evenly on top of your head so the sides are about 2 inches (5.1 cm) above your ears. The brim of the hat should form an even line around your entire head.If the bowler hat is resting on your ears, then it’s too big for you.
Cock your hat to 1 side for a nonchalant look - Lean your bowler hat so it’s cocked to 1 side of your head but won’t fall off easily. This will give you an air of uncaring and nonchalance that will make you look more confident. Fasten your bowler hat to your hair by clipping a hairpin to your hair and the inner lining of the hat to keep it on your head at an angle if that’s the look you’re going for.
Push your bowler hat back to appear relaxed and open - Lean the bowler hat so it rests more on the back of your head. Align the brim in the front of the hat so it runs more along the crown of your head rather than your forehead. This will make you appear relaxed, friendly, and inviting. Wearing your bowler hat back on your head can cause it to fall off more easily if a stiff wind catches you.