A World of Color

• A World of Color

  So many people are satisfied living in a mundane, black and white world.

  A World of Color

  Life offers so many wonderful vibrant colors, especially during springtime. A black and white world is not a world that we want to live in. This week we introduce you to our new world, a world of color. Whether you are looking for a bright yellow, or a vibrant red, there is a fantastic piece of head wear waiting for you. There is no better way to express your personal fashion sense than with lively colors. The spring is a time of renewal and rebirth. The flowers are in bloom and the birds are singing the sweet songs of the spring. Be sure to check out our wide selection of warm weather dressy hats including wide brim visors, and fashionable cloche and Sinamay hats. Welcome to our world of color. The country has experienced one of the most intense winters in recent history. We are happy to finally start to see the sun’s smiling face.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  

  Classic Yet Modern

  Modern, now that is a word that is thrown around a lot these days. But what exactly does the term “modern” mean. If you ask five people to define the term “modern” you might get five different definitions. We feel like the best modern styles take the past into account offering classic yet modern offerings. There have been several classic, quintessential hat styles of the last century. Hats like the cowboy hat, bucket hat, baseball cap, and visor have all grown and evolved over the years. These new crop of hats take into account the hat’s long and storied history and have been tweaked to fit the modern era. Throughout the years the styles, colors, materials, and uses have changed but the original styling remains. Check out the classic yet modern styles that are available today. We have our finger on the pulse of the hat and cap industry so you can be comfortable knowing that you will find the modern styles that everyone is looking for. Properly equip yourself for spring with an eye catching head turning spring hat. Modern styles do not have to come at a high price. The past and present come together to unique and modern styles that continue to push the style envelope even further.

  
  

  

  Spring Comes Alive

  Bye-bye winter blues, hello springtime sun. Spring is a time of renewal, rebirth and rejuvenation. The flowers, trees, and plants come alive. Gone are the clouds, snow, and rain and in its place we welcome the sun’s much needed warmth. Stay protected from the sun with wonderful spring hat. There are so many great hats out there just waiting for their time in the sun. However, there is one hat that most forget about during spring time and that is a baseball cap. A baseball cap is a great casual way to stay protected from the sun. Check out the hundreds of great ball caps we have available. We have fantastic spring head wear for men, women, as well as children. Springtime is our favorite time of the year to enjoy the best that Mother Nature has to offer. Enjoy the natural beauty of the world around you. Find the perfect sun kissed hat for you and your family.

  This entry was posted in Hat Lovers Anonymous, Seasonal Hats on March 25, 2014 by Michael Ouellet.

Big Hats For Big Heads

Big Hats For Big Heads

Being blessed with an above average sized head can be a curse more than a blessing.

It is a sad day in the world when those who were born with above average heads cannot find a great hat that fits. Many use the term "blessed" when it comes to their head size but for many people it has become more of a curse than a blessing. Finding a hat that fits you just right can be a most difficult endeavor. Even when you find a hat that fits you, your options have been so limited that you have maybe 5 or 10 hats to choose from.

As an individual with an above average size head I have know what you might be going through and have personally been going through for the majority of my life. I was surprised at how many big size hat styles are actually available. I have found that e4Hats.com is one of the biggest suppliers of big size hats, and they have even had many hat styles custom made to include sizes up to 3XL. Turn that frown upside down because you shouldn’t have to make style sacrifices just because you were born with a bigger head than most. It might seem like such a simple thing but finding a hat that I can finally wear is incredible.

You can rejoice, your search for a great hat might just be over. There are so many different hat types available in size up to 3XL. If baseball caps are something that you love you will find hundreds, if you are looking for a winter hat like a beanie or trooper hat you’ll find that too. Outdoor hats like bucket hats and flap caps can also be found in sizes up to 3XL. There truly is a hat for any occasion. You can find newsboy caps, cadet caps, a fedora, ivy cap, or even a top hat. We have been denied great hats for so long, I am happy that a store finally decided to do something about. You know what they say about guys with a big head? They wear big hats.

I never thought I would ever find the perfect hat but now I think that I just might have.
Often times, bigger sizes mean poor quality elastic bands or super-sized floppy hats that look horrible and fit even worse. I have not found that at e4Hats.com, these are the same high quality hats as the “regular” sizes. I am a big fan of baseball caps especially the fitted ones. The adjustable hats are great but nothing feels quite like a fitted cap. The second I put the cap on my head I knew I have finally found a reprieve from my hat conundrum. Never again will I be denied a killer hat due to the massive cranium that I was blessed with. No longer is it a curse but it has finally become a blessing again.

Birth of a Hat: Ivy and Ascot

Birth of a Hat: Ivy and Ascot

The ivy cap has had quite an interesting history. Origins:

The hat style was born all the way back in the 14^th century in North England and some parts of Southern Italy. The ivy cap itself is a rounded men’s hat with a small stiff brim in the front. The caps were soon worn in the 19^th century by immigrants coming from Scotland and other parts of Europe, usually by people of the working class. The hats were worn almost exclusively by men throughout Britain and Ireland. Around the start of the 20^th century the ivy hat began to be worn as part of the upper class school uniform. More ornate and high quality designs began to become available for the upper class English men. These fancier ivy cap styles began to be known as golf caps. Ivy and ascot caps are made primarily of tweed, leather, or cotton and some even have air vents on them. An ascot hat is similar to any ivy cap but is distinguished by its hardness and its round shape. Both the ivy and ascot styles feature a unique elegant style that ivy and ascot enthusiasts love. These hats were versatile because members of the working class loved these hats and the higher-end style caps were loved by the upper class as well.

Styles:

These hats are readily available in many new designs and styles but the classic form remains. Whether you loved the simpler original designs, or are looking for the older brother of the ivy and ascot hat, the “golf cap” the hat offers and fashionable and sharp style that so many people still love today. You can even find poly woven, side adjustable, herringbone, felt, and plaid styles here on e4Hats.com. The ivy and ascot cap is one of the most iconic hat types in all of the hat world. Images of the 1920's and 30's would be nothing without these time tested hats. Nowadays you can find so many patterns, materials, and fits the ivy and ascot hats have surely evolved.

The Future:

These hats remain popular even today especially in select areas of Europe and North America. The ivy and ascot hat styles continue to grow in popularity as the days go on. The hat, at first typically associated more with older men has recently become more popular with more of the youth of America. Hollywood and many musicians have adopted the ivy cap style into their wardrobe. Recent hip hop artists have even started wearing ivy caps. With this recent injection of youth this hat style is sure to continue to grow far into the future. The ivy and ascot hat has grown and evolved over its lifetime and e4Hats.com is committed to offering you the best, and most recently styles of ivy and ascot available today. Click the link below to browse of selection of ivy and ascot caps.

Show Your Hat Some Love:

You should take great care when it comes to washing your ivy, ascot or other flap cap. First you should read the label and see what the material or individual hat washing instructions are. When it comes to these delicate hat types hand washing is almost always preferred over a machine. Use a cotton swab and some liquid dish soap to remove stubborn stains. Use a damp cloth to remove any excess soap particles. If you have a lint roller use that to remove any lint particles or you can even just use a piece of tape. If you hat is leather use a soft cotton cloth for cleaning. When you are cleaning your hat, be sure to rub gently in circular motions. Vigorous rubbing can permanently break down the fabric fibers of the hat. If you must machine wash your hat, be sure to do it in the dishwasher and not your typical washing machine. Air-dry your hat after washing by pulling it over a hat shape holder and setting it on a flat surface out of direct sunlight.

Here are some additional common hat care tips:

• Every hat will develop its own personality and style with time. Small marks on the hat are all part of the hats life cycle and only add to its authenticity.
• All hats can be treated with a waterproof spray if necessary
• Some hats might shrink if they are exposed to high heat, or left out exposed to sunlight
• A stiff brim allows your hat to be shape the way that you would like, but some hats feature a flexible brim that allows the hat to be crushed.
• If you do not have a hat form place the hat on a bowl while it dries to keep its form.
• The dishwasher is another viable option for washing a hat but can sometimes fade the colors of the hat,
• Dry cleaning is also a cheap and effective way to keep your hat clean
• If you are completely lost about hat care check the tag to find washing instructions

Your New Favorite Hat: The Fedora

• Your New Favorite Hat: The Fedora

  The most comfortable hat in the world.

  I don’t always wear hats, but when I do, I wear a fedora. If you have never experienced the joy that a fedora brings, do yourself a favor and give one a try. A fedora is a versatile hat that can be worn casually but can also be added to your dressier wardrobe. The fedora hat is making comeback in a big way in the world of modern fashion. This style is popular now more than ever. Celebrities like Bruno Mars have brought the fedora back into the public eye. Boasting a naturally upturned brim and a hat band around the crown of the hat, it offers you the vintage yet modern look that fedora wearers love.

  There are not too many hats out there that have such a long and storied history than the fedora. The hat early on became synonymous with the image of a 1930’s gangster. While the gangsters did a great deal to influence the public image of the fedora they were not its inventor. That distinction belongs to Sarah Bernhardt. She was the star of an aptly named play entitled “Fedora” in which she wore the hat in 1889. Bernhardt’s popularity helped make the hat and integral part of the female wardrobe during the 19th century all the way up to today. The fedora’s flexible nature the allowed it to be shaped and dented to the wearer’s liking helped symbolized the wearer’s aversion to the conformity of society. A fedora is one of many styles of hats that are enjoyed by both men and women in any season.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  The number one aspect of a hat that dictates how comfortable a hat is going to be is the material. Fedoras are found in a wide variety of materials including acrylic, cotton, nylon, linen, polyester, straw, wool and more. Certain people are adversely affected by certain materials so be sure to check your allergies before choosing a hat type. Each material offers the wearer a different style and comfort level. If you were on the fence about being a hat person, a fedora might just push you over the edge. The materials, the styles, and the form and function truly make the fedora hat, the most comfortable hat in the world.

  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  This entry was posted in Your New Favorite Hat on March 10, 2014 by Michael Ouellet.

Forget the Chips and Soda, Bring Some Smiles to your Next Party

• Forget the Chips and Soda, Bring Some Smiles to your Next Party

  You will be amazed at how much, fun, smiles, and laughter an awesome novelty hat can bring to your next party or special event.

     

  
  

  
  

  People have been wearing fun costume hats for centuries now. From the early Mayan civilizations to the theme parties of today. Novelty costume hats are not just for Halloween anymore. Any of these would be perfect for festivals, holidays, theme parties and so much more. Just like a person, every hat has a unique personality. Accentuate your personality with a fun novelty hat. The best gift you can receive is a gift that you didn’t even know you wanted. Every crazy hat out there holds a special place in so many hearts. When you find out what is really out there, you will be overwhelmed with how many incredible hats exist.  Novelty hats are suitable for crazy costume parties and Halloween as well. You can accessorize your outfit with a silly, goofy look. The amount of fun you will have with these creative novelty hats is only limited by your imagination.

  St. Patrick's Day is right around the corner and it is my personal favorite time of the year to get all decked out in green gear. Sure, these hats might be a little over the top, but it is all part of the St. Patrick's Day tradition. Celebrate with some green beer, corn beef and cabbage and a killer St. Patrick's Day hat.

  There are so many great hats to choose from including, Jester hats, food hats, Animal hats, Birthday hats, Pimp hats, and much more. One of the most popular novelty hats out there this season has been the animal hat. There are so many warm comfy animal hats out there it can be hard to choose. You’ll find bear, rabbit, panda, dog, raccoon, bunny, and so many other animals. If you are looking to help celebrate a holiday or a special event you should shop for a holiday and theme hat including most of the major holidays including, St. Patrick’s Day, Independence Day, Mardi Gras, Christmas, New Year’s, Valentine’s Day, 4th of July and many more. These hats are not just for children, they are available in both youth and adult sizes. Don’t settle for a mundane and boring holiday or special event. Kick it up several notches with a fun novelty hat that will not only make you the life of the party, but will bring smiles to the face of everybody that sees you.

  
  

  

  This entry was posted in Photos, Seasonal Hats on March 7, 2014 by Michael Ouellet.

The Birth of a Hat: Ball Cap

• The Birth of a Hat: Ball Cap

  The Baseball cap is one of America's most iconic hats.

  Origins:

  The baseball cap has had a storied history. The baseball cap has become an American icon over the last century or so. The baseball cap is the only hat style that was born in America. The ball cap was brought into prominence by the famous by early baseball players. Many people quickly took to the idea of a baseball cap because they could show their love of their favorite team with the world. The early baseball cap turned out to be the perfect fit for the country at the time. The hat was simple, the hat was functional and it was a new style unique to Americans. At the time Baseball was just starting to become America’s pastime and the ball cap was a part of the team’s uniform and fans wanted to look like their favorite ball players. The baseball cap was soon adopted in other sports like basketball, football, NASCAR and many other sports. The hats enabled fans to show their fanaticism for their favorite team in a comfortable and fashionable way.

  The baseball cap would quickly evolve from its early inception. It was not long until farmers, truckers, laborers and the average American adopted these hats into their everyday wardrobe. The baseball cap would reach the peak of its popularity in the 80’s and 90’s and the hat became a hot fashion item. This increased popularity was due to early hip hop artists incorporating the baseball cap into their style. Just like many other classic American items like baseball, hot dogs, apple pie, and NASCAR, the baseball cap was engrained in American culture for over half a decade now. It became a symbol of America. You could walk along any street in America and see someone with a baseball cap on their head and tennis shoes on their feet.
  
  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Styles:

  There are so many styles of baseball caps available today. You can find adjustable and fitted caps available in so many different colors and designs. If you like simpler designs, you can find solid color hats perfect for any occasion. You can find baseball caps with every logo and design imaginable, that can help you show support to your favorite team, support a cause that you believe strongly in, or even just to look ridiculously good. The ball cap is one of the most casual caps in existence and can be worn at almost any event. Fitted caps give your hat a glove like feeling on your head. This is the best way to get a hat that fits you exactly the way that you want. If you like adjustable hats that is another great option but lacks the visual appeal that a fitted hat offers. The hat has evolved over the last 50 years. No matter what happens in the future, the baseball cap will always be synonymous with America and our culture.

  
  

    The Future...

  Nowadays you will have a hard time looking in any closet in America and not finding at least one baseball cap in the closet. Embroidery has evolved so much in the last 50 years and caps are embroidered with almost any design or logo that you can imagine. Baseball caps today are used to show the world what team or brand you love and support. The hats in a way turn the wearer into a walking billboard. People could tell the world so much about them just by the hat they were wearing on their head. I don’t know if Babe Ruth knew that the baseball hat would evolve this far. The baseball cap is and will always be a simple functional part of our America’s wardrobe and American culture. A baseball cap is almost as synonymous with American culture as apple pie.  The baseball cap has come a long way and it will always hold a special place in the heart of hat lover everywhere.

  
  

  Show Your Hat Some Love

  Baseball caps are pretty simple to care for. Taking great care of your hat can help your hat last well beyond its years. Almost any hat you might own today is most likely made of these common materials, cotton, twill, polyester, or jersey. Most of these hats have a plastic form but some might still have the cardboard brim. You can purchase wash molds designed to help your hat keep its shape during the wash, but even just throwing your hat in the washer or even the dishwasher can give you the same results. If you would like to test your individual hat put in in the wash either by itself or with like colored items just in case you get color bleed from your hat. When washing your baseball cap you should always use cold water and be sure to never use any kind of bleach or bleach based product. These products can cause discoloration. When it comes to drying, the best method is to simply air-dry your hat. The dryer might cause shrinking or material degradation. Check your hat’s tag for more information about materials and washing instructions.

  
  

  
  

  

  Here are some common hat care tips:

  • Every hat will develop its own personality and style with time. Small marks on the hat are all part of the hats life cycle and only add to its authenticity.
  • All hats can be treated with a waterproof spray if necessary
  • Some hats might shrink if they are exposed to high heat, or left out exposed to sunlight
  • A stiff brim allows your hat to be shape the way that you would like, but some hats feature a flexible brim that allows the hat to be crushed.
  • If you do not have a hat form place the hat on a bowl while it dries to keep its form.
  • The dishwasher is another viable option for washing a hat but can sometimes fade the colors of the hat,
  • Dry cleaning is also a cheap and effective way to keep your hat clean
  • If you are completely lost about hat care check the tag to find washing instructions

  This entry was posted in Seasonal Hats, The Birth of a Hat: Hat History on March 6, 2014 by Michael Ouellet.