Black foam round hat with turned-up brim

A round black hat with a turned-up brim immediately evokes images of silent films, British city gentlemen and gangsters from the 1920s. The foam bowler hat is a foam headpiece with a rounded crown and a short, turned-up brim, finished in matte black. Men and women wear this foam hat to a themed party, a parade or a retro-style night out.

Appearance and material of the foam bowler hat

• The colour is matte black, without shine, print or decorative band.
• The hat is made of foam, a plastic that weighs very little on your head.
• The crown is semi-circular and rounded, with a narrow brim underneath that curls up at the sides.
• Because the design is completely plain, the bowler hat suits both a smart suit and a bold themed look.

The bowler hat in film and street scenes

The bowler hat originated in nineteenth-century England as a sturdy headpiece for the field, and later became the standard headwear for office clerks and bankers in London. In the twentieth century, the design was given a second life on the silver screen: the Charlie Chaplin comedian with a walking stick and oversized shoes made the round hat world-famous. The same silhouette also appears frequently in surrealist painting and gangster films about Prohibition. That combination of smart and mischievous still makes the hat suitable for a wide range of costume themes.

What kind of party should you wear the foam bowler hat to?

For a gangster party, combine the black foam hat with a pinstripe suit, braces and a narrow tie. If you want the silent-film look, wear a black jacket and paint on a small moustache. Steampunk fans wear the same style with a waistcoat, pocket watch and round glasses. Because foam weighs almost nothing, the hat remains comfortable on your head even during a long parade.

Order the black foam bowler hat for your next themed party. Order before 11:59 p.m. for delivery tomorrow, and enjoy a 14-day return period.