Leather Top Hats for Men
All around the world, hats have been a common accessory for as long as we can remember. Some hats are to shade our faces from the sun, some are to cover our bad hair day, and other hats are purely for fashion. For most, the mention of a top hat probably brings images of world leaders and gentlemen planning events and building foundations for first world countries. In fact, Abraham Lincoln wore a black one while he was president. Top hats were common of largely upper class citizens in the late 1800's, but the trend soon caught on to lower classes. Top hats disappeared for a while and were only for fun and clever costuming. They now seem to have made a comeback, popular among all types of people including jazz band musicians, but with black leather as a popular choice of material for top hats. Most leather top hats will have a small stainless steel frame to help keep the hat upright and to avoid it falling down.
Why Leather For a Top Hat?
Leather top hats bring a new modern style to what is otherwise an olden day headwear.
- Longer lasting: Leather is a longer-lasting material. With a sweatband inside and care for the outside, you'll be able to get good wear out of this hat for many years.
- Added bells and whistles: Leather top hats can use a little sprucing up to look unique with studs, buttons, hatbands or nickel trims. This certainly adds some spark to an otherwise black hat.
- Modern: Leather is a material that looks modern and can match with a variety of outfits. Whereas wool or felt top hats may seem more old fashioned, leather top hats bring a modern touch and can be worn by men of all ages.
How do I Care for a Leather Top Hat?
To get the best use out of your black leather top hat then you need to make sure that you look after it properly.
- Don't get caught in the rain: Leather does not do well when wet, so make sure to not wear your leather top hat on rainy days. Also avoid submerging your hat in water.
- Use a leather protector: Leather protecting products come in liquid or spray on formulas and should be applied to a leather top hat at least once or twice a year. These products help to prevent stains on your hat and repel water to keep your top hat looking like new.
- Keep away from sprays: Sprays like hairspray, perfume or cologne can dry out or stain leather so make sure your top hat is the last thing you put on when you leave the house. Even if leather is black, it can show stains.