Hats as a shorthand for character

Steven Lewis | June 21, 2009

Now that men’s hats are not universally worn, it’s possible for photographers, publicists and stylists to use them as a shorthand for character. This is clear in the publicity material for “Ruben Guthrie”, a play by Brendan Cowell showing at Sydney’s Belvoir Street Theatre.

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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.