Mourning the demise of hat wearing men.

Once upon a time, the hat was universally worn by men. It served a multitude of functions.

Most obviously it protected the head against the torrents of rain, and the hottest of sun, but also, waved enthusiastically in the air it made a great method of gaining attention or spreading a familiar greeting, and once more, doffed to the fairer sex it showed a lady that she has been noticed by a gentleman, or held across ones heart, a declaration of solemnity or respect. The hat is one of the most versatile elements a man can have in his daily wardrobe.

Sadly these days, most headgear seems to consist of either protective hard hats, the ubiquitous base ball cap, or the comedy snowboarding/music festival hat. Such a shame the most common form of headgear is the choice of the thug element of today's society.

I say it is time to reclaim the hat, be inspired by the likes of the indie kids, they have revitalised the stingey brimmed fedora, and the ska classic pork-pie hat, will Pete Docherty at the vanguard being seen in public with it tilted at a rakish angle. A good hat can even hide a bad hair day in way that no ammount of product can manage.

Why not bring back the top hat, the Fedora, the Trilby, the Bowler and the Panama. Wear a hat with pride and feel good. A hat makes a man. If you are feeling fruity why not try a tricorne to bring out your piratical Captain Jack streak.