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Men's Hats

The formal custom of wearing hats has been in rapid decline since the John F. Kennedy era, and casual culture has made mass-produced baseball caps and knitted ski caps a common style choice. But even among this decline in fine hat wearing, fashionable toppers still have a dedicated legion of collectors.

Fine men’s hats are made of a variety of materials including wool, leather, velvet, and straw. Options veer from the subtle fedora to the bold top hat. Other popular styles include the traditional round topped bowler and the hand woven Panama hat.

Modern-day millinery is alive and well with a relatively small but passionate number of hat makers still plying their trade. Vintage hats are particularly popular at auction and serve as both inspiration for contemporary designs and objects of appreciation for auction participants.


Quick Facts

  • A hat worn by Michael Jackson during his 1995 appearance at the MTV Music Awards sold at a 2009 New York Times Square Hard Rock Cafe auction for $73,800. The hat was tossed by the pop star into the audience during the performance
  • A fur fedora worn by Harrison Ford during production of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade sold at a Profiles in History Hollywood memorabilia auction in October 2015 for $90,000
  • Director George Lucas donated one of the fur fedoras worn by Harrison Ford during production of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade for a Hollywood memorabilia auction with Profiles in History

Recommended Items at Auction

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THE ORIGINAL PANAMA HAT CO. wide bream hat, made in Ecuador, size 57
Feb 21, 3:00 PM AEDT
THE ORIGINAL PANAMA HAT CO. wide bream hat, made in Ecuador, size 57
by Lawsons
Est: AUD40- AUD60
AUD806 Bids
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Carol Olson Peacock Hat with More Hats
Feb 23, 10:00 AM EST
Carol Olson Peacock Hat with More Hats
by Karen's Dollhouse Shop
Est: $250- $500
$1503 Bids
NIB Stetson Felt Corral 4X Black Hat Size 7-1/4
Mar 01, 10:00 AM CST
NIB Stetson Felt Corral 4X Black Hat Size 7-1/4
by Kraft Auction Service
Est: $0- $0
$402 Bids
A COLLECTION OF THREE HATS
Mar 04, 6:00 PM AEDT
A COLLECTION OF THREE HATS
by Leonard Joel
Est: AUD300- AUD500
AUD1002 Bids
Kings Western Wear Inc 10x Cowboy Hat
Feb 22, 10:00 AM MST
Kings Western Wear Inc 10x Cowboy Hat
by EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
Est: $0- $0
$202 Bids
Rare Wool Felt Gentleman's Parade Hat with Lamp
Feb 28, 10:00 AM EST
Rare Wool Felt Gentleman's Parade Hat with Lamp
by Devin Moisan Auctioneers, Inc.
Est: $300- $500
$1501 Bid
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Collection of Vintage Derby / Church Hats
Mar 02, 10:00 AM CST
Collection of Vintage Derby / Church Hats
by Rivich Auction
Est: $100- $200
$501 Bid
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Wanderhut mit div. Pins
Mar 01, 11:00 AM CET
Wanderhut mit div. Pins
by Auktionshalle Cuxhaven
Est: €0- €0
€101 Bid
Vintage Albert Sanders Men’s Silk Top Hat
Mar 16, 10:00 AM MST
Vintage Albert Sanders Men’s Silk Top Hat
by R & R Auction INC
Est: $0- $0
$101 Bid
A vintage Pigalle Mexican sombrero in turquoise blue
Feb 20, 2:00 PM AEDT
A vintage Pigalle Mexican sombrero in turquoise blue
by Lawsons
Est: AUD40- AUD60
AUD151 Bid
2 hoedenpennen in cassette gemerkt: J.G. Vickery, …
Feb 27, 7:00 PM CET
2 hoedenpennen in cassette gemerkt: J.G. Vickery, …
by Veilinghuis Van Spengen
Est: €80- €100
€400 Bids
2 vintage hoge hoeden waaronder gemerkt A Cassé…
Feb 27, 7:00 PM CET
2 vintage hoge hoeden waaronder gemerkt A Cassé…
by Veilinghuis Van Spengen
Est: €50- €100
€200 Bids
Loro Piana Cashfelt Fedora
Feb 27, 10:00 AM EST
Loro Piana Cashfelt Fedora
by Everard Auctions and Appraisals
Est: $150- $250
$900 Bids
Vintage fashion / clothing: A boxed vintage brushe…
Feb 24, 9:00 AM GMT
Vintage fashion / clothing: A boxed vintage brushe…
by Claydon Auctioneers
Est: £30- £50
£300 Bids
Zylinder von Christy's London / Top hat from Christy's London
Feb 28, 2:00 PM CET
Zylinder von Christy's London / Top hat from Christy's London
by Kunstauktionhaus Georg Rehm
Est: €0- €0
€800 Bids
2 Planet Z 14" top and bottom high hats cymbals
Feb 23, 12:00 PM EST
2 Planet Z 14" top and bottom high hats cymbals
by South Jersey Auction by Babington Auction Inc.
Est: $100- $300
$250 Bids
5 Embellished Berets including Eric Javits
Feb 27, 10:00 AM EST
5 Embellished Berets including Eric Javits
by Everard Auctions and Appraisals
Est: $100- $200
$600 Bids
Moriarty of Stowe New Old Stock Hats
Feb 21, 9:30 AM EST
Moriarty of Stowe New Old Stock Hats
by Merrill's Auctioneers & Appraisers
Est: $800- $1,200
$4000 Bids
Moriarty of Stowe New Old Stock Hats
Feb 21, 9:30 AM EST
Moriarty of Stowe New Old Stock Hats
by Merrill's Auctioneers & Appraisers
Est: $400- $600
$2000 Bids
Moriarty of Stowe New Old Stock Hats
Feb 21, 9:30 AM EST
Moriarty of Stowe New Old Stock Hats
by Merrill's Auctioneers & Appraisers
Est: $600- $800
$3000 Bids
2 STETSON HATS IN BOXES
Mar 02, 11:00 AM EST
2 STETSON HATS IN BOXES
by Americana Auctions
Est: $100- $200
$500 Bids
2 STETSON HATS IN BOXES
Mar 02, 11:00 AM EST
2 STETSON HATS IN BOXES
by Americana Auctions
Est: $100- $200
$500 Bids
2 STETSON HATS & HATBANDS
Mar 02, 11:00 AM EST
2 STETSON HATS & HATBANDS
by Americana Auctions
Est: $100- $200
$500 Bids

Sellers Who Sell Men's Hats


Americana Auctions

Americana Auctions

Lawsons

Lawsons

Merrill's Auctioneers & Appraisers

Merrill's Auctioneers & Appraisers

Sworders

Sworders