The bowler hat (derby) living large in the pop culture imagination

Steven Lewis | September 22, 2009

Despite being out of fashion for decades, the bowler hat is so indelibly association with banking that it is the hat of choice for G20 protesters.

An open crowned blog

An open crown is one that hasn't yet been given a shape by bashing or pinching. The hat may be left open crowned or it might be styled by its owner to his taste.


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Steven Lewis

Steven Lewis is a Sydney-based writer, journalist, consultant and entrepreneur with a lifelong passion for hats that he has finally found ways to indulge. You can follow him on Twitter as @Rule17 or find his professional blog at Rule 17 Media.