Saturday, 7 January 2023

Not a cat in a hat

The hat the cat wore in Dr. Seuss children's book


This novelty hat ended up with me when a friend was having a clearout of their fancy dress kit.


Made from foam-like fabric and wire around the brim, it keeps its shape well


Me in hat by Mr Rich




Saturday, 31 December 2022

Saturday, 17 December 2022

Christmas Pudding Hat

 Christmas Pudding Novelty Hat


Unlike the Novelty Christmas hat posted last week, this one is much better


Being better probably has more to do with its simple shape, which makes ok to wear and allows my head to form the pudding shape.


People also recognise it as a Christmas pud, and if not it says Merry Christmas on the front so people still get it.


Ho Ho Ho, merry Christmas 




Saturday, 10 December 2022

Brussel Sprout Hat

This is a Novelty Brussel Sprout Hat 

A gift from Christmas last year


Novelty hats are always cheap and throw-away quality, they are fun for about a minute so don't want much, something people will recognise and something that stays on your head and in shape.


This hat failed, most people needed to be told it was a brussel sprout and it also needs a bit of pulling to stay in shape.


As was a gift no idea if this was cheap, I mean  £2 or £3 pounds, £5 would be way too much.



Sunday, 27 November 2022

A Military Beret

 A friend used this beret as part of a Royal Air Force costume before being passed on to me.


The hat badge says RA which could be Royal Artillery not R.A.F., however, I can't seem to find a clear answer. 


The nearest I can find is WW1 badge

Saturday, 19 November 2022

Naval Officers Cap

This Royal Navy Officer cap was gifted so not sure of its origin 

The crown is made from waterproof cotton and comes with a plastic peak


It also sports an embodied bullion badge on the front





Saturday, 12 November 2022

Sunday, 23 October 2022

Retro Style Helmet

This a motorbikers helmet or perhaps horse riding helmet, maybe both, could not say for sure as it came to me free


The 2 tone leather with white stitching gives a retro styling, particularly if it's intended as a motorbiker helm. 


It would look good with a pair of goggles to finish the look.


I have a similarly finished hat, but that was more military styling and not well made enough to be proper protection.