Rowan Davies went on a hat buying rampage, and it was good. The hat is definitely re-entering society in a big way, but there are some very important things to remember when buying a hat, and being a man:

• You don’t want to end up looking like a Penis.
• You don’t want to end up looking like Justin Timberlake.

The Panama.This is a risk, it depends on the wearer, and a union between wearer and hat should not be entered into lightly. The vibe the panama needs put across is: ‘I look good…and casual’ as illustrated by the Rowan Davies on the left, but it could just as easily put across the slightly less desirable ‘your seven your old son looks good’ vibe, as The Roach (on the right) unwittingly shows us.

The panama can also be involved in the ‘hat shades combo’ to create the ‘fear and loathing look’ which is a very good look, but requires a specific type of shade…very important. Looking good Davies, even if I do say so myself.

The ’sox and sandals’ look – AKA: the SAS – is a bit of a risk – probably not a good idea for the novice, but with a bit of care and sneaky manipulation it can attract the ladies like moths to a flame. Rowan Davies manages to cunningly pull it off in the accompanying picture for reasons that are best left for future lessons.
The Trilby hat.

This is a hat that can do wonders for the wearers sex-life. In previous years this hat has been reserved for senior citizens, but that is ageist and can now be enjoyed by all creeds. As with the Pamana, the Trilby could also end up being a very clever and quick way of getting your name on the sex offenders list but not if properly used. The Trilby should be too small rather than too big, and should be slightly tilted to the back of your head, and not to the side as some people might think. It is important to remember that the older and shabbier the Trilby the better. Second hand and charity stores are ideal places for Trilby hunting.

In the above picture Rowan Davies (although at first glance these pictures may look like mug shots, you will notice that they are in fact not. They are shot in a minimalist style for greater hat appreciation) exhibits a lovely Harris Tweed. In the picture along side Justin Timberlake unsuccessfully tries to bring the Trilby back.

The flat cap.

This is a wonderful hat, and as you can see the ladies don’t seem to mind it either. It works very well in conjunction with the waist coat to create the ‘London Gentleman’ look. It gives an artistic, enlightened, civilized and cultured impression, and as we all know the ladies can’t resist the discerning gentleman. This one, however, did manage to.

The flat cap can also be used in conjunction with a pair of shades and an Armani watch (bellow) to inspire the male ‘knob-head’, an undesirable look for self-respecting gentlemen, but which ladies can’t seem to resist – this look revolves around similar principles as, shades in a night club, boy bands and shapes shaved into hair – not cool, but still done.

The Helmet. Not recommended for Urban usage.

Thus concluded my hat buying phase in life.