Guys, we did it. Summer is officially in full swing, and after we have all passed this year, we vowed to enjoy every minute. This means storing the locked memories of last year to make room for the greatest summer of our lives. You have obtained our permission to have fun from the chores of daily life: continue to answer the Zoom call on the beach on Wednesday. Squeeze another beer in the last five minutes of happy hour. We are all for it. But although we will feel carefree this summer, we will not mess around with two things: style and sun protection. This is where the bucket hat comes in.
Like other retro summer staples, the bucket list is making a comeback. With its return, the bucket hat also reminds us that it is both practical and fashionable. The brim of the bucket hat slopes downwards, which can well withstand the attack of sunlight-not only on your face, but also on your neck. The story began in Ireland at the turn of the 20th century, when the bucket hat was invented as a foldable and convenient accessory worn by agricultural workers and fishermen. The headgear was originally made of cotton wool, which is naturally waterproof and has a soft brim that is wide enough to provide adequate protection for outdoor people working in the rain and sun (though knowing Ireland, there may be more predecessors).
Throughout the 20th century, the cotton fisherman hat became the main style of military uniform in the following decades, and finally gave birth to its brother style-flat brim hat. However, when the eclectic modern fashion movement swept across in the 1960s, buckets entered the lookbook in a variety of fabrics and colors. In the 80s, from Run-DMC to LL Cool J (we couldn’t even imagine him without his red Kangol), every rapper and hip-hop artist had it on their heads. And this year, the resurgence of bucket hats cannot be ignored. With these eight versions we selected, there is no reason not to seek shade under the bucket hat this summer.
Inspired by the prints, patterns and patterns of the African diaspora, Nigerian-American designer Mapate Diop founded his eponymous brand to encourage people to “feel the truest [who] is.” Diop’s Mud Navy fisherman hat is made of breathable 100% cotton, available in small and large sizes.
Neighborhood’s fluffy Dusters bucket hat is made in Japan and is made of a cotton and nylon blend fabric with an adjustable drawstring wrapped around the top of the hat. The extended edge on the back provides solid sun protection for your neck, and the internal mesh panel helps control the temperature.
If you want to splurge on a bucket hat, this classic black item from Prada is it. Fashionable and versatile appearance (with the same color cotton twill lining and the iconic triangle enamel logo plaque), and environmentally friendly recycled nylon gabardine fabric.
The legendary British hat maker Kangol is 83 years old this year and is still one of the authoritative suppliers of bucket hats. Utility Cords Jungle is a new style made of cotton canvas. If a chin rope with a colored tip can’t stop you from losing this bad boy, then gorgeous red and blue shades should help.
Jacquemus killed the hat game with a series of extremely fashionable headgear, but we will choose his short-edged bucket hat: Le Bob Gadjo. Due to the beeswax finish on the canvas, it is strong and waterproof. It has other cool features, such as a self-tethered zip at the back, the edge of the top line and the silver Jacquemus logo on the forehead.
Whether you are fishing on a golf course or in the deep sea, Stetsons’ fisherman hats will keep you comfortable and shaded in the midday sun. This version is made of British Millerrain wax cotton-the original manufacturer of the weatherproof fabric-so it stays dry when splashed with water and gets a cool bronze color over time.
Acne Studios’ navy blue cotton twill fisherman’s hat is embroidered with the Swedish brand’s iconic facial patch on the side and an inner brow band that allows the hat to fit snugly on your head. It is also stonewashed, the appearance is slightly faded, and the inner lining adopts a contrasting brown tone.
Universal Works’ ultra-light bucket cap is designed with mesh lining and perforations, which can enhance ventilation in the hottest weather, and the shape and function are perfectly integrated. This highly sought after British brand purchases cotton from a factory in Osaka, Japan, and makes their fisherman hats in a series of camouflage-style patterns, including this tropical jungle theme.
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Post time: Jul-15-2021