The London Collections is vastly approaching, I'm excited to see what's in store for the 2015 year. In tribute to the London Collections I will (over the next few days) be posting the ten iconic styles Britain gave the world.
#1 is the Bowler Hat
The bowler was designed in 1849 for Edward Coke, the younger brother of the 2nd Earl of Leicester by Thomas and William Bowler for hatters Lock & Co. of St. James's. The brief was to create a hat for Coke's gamekeepers to protect them while they were riding. Referred to as the 'Coke', it was worn by laborers until its adoption by Edward VII.
Its characteristic domed crown and curled brim remained emblematic of the London City gent and the bowler hat's international appeal meant it was the most popular hat in 19th century America overshadowing both the Stetson and the cowboy hat. One of the most famous British icons to wear the bowler hat was Winston Churchill. The bowler remains legendary today!
Prince Williams & Prince Harry
Winston Churchill
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