I’m going to change things up a bit and talk about the fascinating past of a male item of headgear.  A turban is a piece of cloth that is wound around the head, sometimes by itself, and sometimes over a cap.  There are dozens of ways to wrap and tie them, often unique to particular areas or tribes.

Turbans are practical for people living in hot countries, because they protect the head from the sun and are not easily knocked off by wind or exertion.  In some places, part of the cloth is used to protect the neck and face as well as the head.  Because they are generally made of long, unfitted pieces of cloth (up to 50 yards long!), turbans are one-size-fits-all. (more…)

With all our talk about hats and hair accessories for women, you might know a guy or two who wants to get it on the fun.  Or you might just be really fashion-conscious, so you know that menswear-inspired hats are really in now – for women.  Either way, you need to know what’s what in the world of men’s hats.  Here’s a rundown of what guys – and girls – are wearing on their heads these days. Actually, men have been wearing most of these styles for a good hundred years.  These are all classics!

• Fedora – Everyone knows fedoras.  They’re defined by the fact that they’re creased down the length of the crown, and pinched in the front on both sides.  Fedoras can be made of straw, but are most commonly felt.  Ironically, they started out as a fashion for women in the late 1800’s; they became a runaway hit for men in the 1920’s. (more…)