We’ve been championing the return of the bucket hat for several seasons now and it looks like the fully brimmed hat is finally here to stay. Originally worn by Irish fishermen and farmers to protect them from the rain, the bucket hat has since been used by the U.S. military, worn by film and TV stars, appeared in music videos, and, of course, included in collections from countless streetwear, menswear and fashion designers.
Nowadays, the hat is perhaps most synonymous with early ’90s hip-hop and given the current climate of ’90s revival in fashion, it’s hardly surprising that it’s once again become a staple of pop culture. From modern patterned iterations and military “boonie” styles to furry Kangol hats, we take a look back at some of the bucket hat’s most iconic uses over the years.
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