Hats off!

When you watch an old movie (I mean old like Cary Grant or Jimmy Stewart), there's something different other than that it's monochrome (I like the word, it's a fancy way of saying black and white). Everyone, wears a hat, suit, and tie! Now days in the movies, the only people stuck in the suit and tie are stuffy businessmen and millionaires. But only the most eccentric men are found wearing a hat with their suit and tie. So what I'm getting around to is, times have changed.

The great part is that I know that when I get stuck with a horrid thing called responsibility and a job, I probably won't even have to wear a suit. Even greater though is, the hat isn't lost. By the 50's nobody liked the hat because it was so serious and lacking in character, they simply wore it because everyone did. Then some people didn't, and by the 80's it was dead (insert funeral music). Good ridance was the general opinion (mine included).

Enter the 2000's and what happens...
The hat returns, but with an irreverent sense of fun and style. Soon Billabong, Quicksilver, Hurley, Fox, French Connection, and more are selling hats. But these hats aren't meant to go with your stuffy and stiff suit, these are meant to go with your favorite pair of jeans. Whether you're going to the beach or hanging at a party, these hats give you some flair.

The most popular and classic is the fedora, which can give you a preppy look...or gangster if you do it right.

Also for a more toned down and slightly euro feel you can try the newsboy cap.

Last, and definitely least, on my list is the top hat. If you're a rapper, or just want everyone to look at you funny you can try it, just know I won't talk to you again.

If this post has inspired you to go and buy a brand new trendy or not so trendy hat, I suggest you check out Kangol's collection at www.KangolStore.com they sell top notch hats.

That's all for now folks.