Are bowler/derby hats currently worn anywhere?

[Barretts_Salt]

*Un* ironically, of course:)

Good morning, all.

I was looking at a lot of older photographs the other day and noticed many men wearing them.  That doesn't seem to be the case for current US fashion -- although I'm certainly not omniscient.  Or Sauronesque

Do any of you have bowler/derby sightings to report from anywhere in the world?

Thanks in advance!

[readertorider]

I saw a few when I was in college! Haven't seen many recently, but I'm not in a fashion-interested part of the country and with the mild winter few people are wearing hats for warmth.

[kath]

I see them online on women! I don't see them in person very much, but I don't think I'd consider it odd (for either a man or a woman, and depending on the rest of their outfit).

I also see them in person in steampunk outfits, and on people who work for the historical village in town.

I think if you want to wear one, you should!

[reboot]

I have seen a few young women wearing bowlers usually with (what I consider) revived New Wave looks. Sort of like this:

[Barretts_Salt]

Good morning, all!

Thanks for your answers and I apologize for the delay. I had masses and masses of overtime -- which were a good thing when my car's o-ring decided to gradually disintegrate and I went through eight quarts of oil in two weeks.

Fortunately all my driving was on regular streets in The Land of a Thousand Auto Supply Stores:)

But, back to the hats.  Yes, I think the new year needs one of these -- then it can join the rotation with my pith helmet and the little top hat -- also the cowboy hat with the lace veil and black roses:)

Thanks and have a good day.

[Gentleman Johnny]

If those are the other hats in your collection, then YES, add a derby!

[Barretts_Salt]

Oh, yes:)

I'm sure you've run across the fashionistas' diktat that a wardrobe should be 90% basic pieces and 10% statement pieces?

My wardrobe is the reverse.  Much more *moi.*

The bowler can be my h/t to John Steed.  

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