Open Crown Hats

Open Crown Hats

Shop classic Open Crown Hats for a vintage Western look! Largely considered the "original Western hat", the famous Stetson Boss of the Plains, initially featured a versatile and crushable open crown. This seminal design was inspired by hat styles then popular in the American Southwest: the Bowler/Derby Hats and Mexican charro (cowboy) hats. The round crown borrowed from Bowler/Derby Hats (originally designed for horseback riding) helped the hat stay put despite wind or trees. The wide and flat brim, borrowed from charro hats, helped keep the sun and rain out of the wearer's eyes and face. Together, these two features gave the Boss of the Plains (and Open Crown Hats in general) unparalleled function and style.

Open Crown Hats are still extremely popular today, especially amongst musicians. Artists like Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Linda Perry, Pharrell Williams, and Erykah Badu have all opted for Open Crown Hats. In a crowded and often overly stylized Western/Cowboy Hat landscape, Open Crown Hats offer a minimalist and functional design with a distinctive vintage flair. Find your next Open Crown Hat at Village Hat Shop today!

See Also: Western & Cowboy Hats, Fedora Hats, Bolero & Gaucho Hats, Bowler & Derby Hats