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  2. Jun 28, 2021 · It’s no secret that we at the Gentleman’s Gazette are big on hats, but they are less commonly seen today than at the beginning 19th century, for instance. So, what happened, what changed, and why did men stop wearing hats? We’ve got the answers!

  3. Mar 2, 2024 · National stereotypes are positively riddled with hats: as much as the broad-brimmed cowboy Stetson says ‘American’ and a sombrero indicates a Mexican, the bowler hat remains, to this day, the symbol of the British male. So why did we — and particularly men — stop wearing hats on a regular basis?

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  4. Mar 1, 2022 · Not only was headwear practical and sheltered the wearer from the elements such as the sun, rain or wind, but these garments also participated in a complex social system of etiquette that defined displays of status, power and masculinity. The most common style of hat worn by men during….

  5. Apr 5, 2016 · In Europe during the Middle Ages and Renaissance, a man's occupation, religion, and status could be immediately understood by his hat. In some cases, the law mandated the wearing of certain head coverings. Hat styles changed as society and technology advanced.

  6. May 4, 2012 · Why did guys stop wearing headgear in midcentury America? The turning point, most people say, was John F. Kennedy's inauguration. Before Kennedy, all presidents wore top hats on their first day...

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  7. Jul 2, 2020 · For nearly 50 years and counting, the simple baseball hat has been the dominant form of men's headwear. When compared to 19th century dress, the business suits and fedoras of the 20th century appeared casual. 21st-century dress has only become more casual, so it makes sense that our headwear would follow suit.

  8. Oct 28, 2011 · The top hat was born in the 1790s and became the replacement headwear for men after the tricorne hat of the 18th century started going out of fashion. The top hat is a stiff hat made of felt (usually beaver felt, but rabbit felt is also used).

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