I Shouldn’t Even Be Writing This.
I just finished my first week of work in the U.K., shock, horror. I volunteered to get drinks for people today (mostly 15’s, 75’s and 99’s), and ate about 6 bananas, then put sushi on top of it. So, I am tired and full. Tomorrow, more Jiu-Jitsu, and there was something else I was supposed to do, but can’t remember. Oh, I am going to open a bank account, as well. But that isn’t what I was thinking of. Crap, I need to sleep.
Oh, there was one cool thing that happened. I was talking on the train to my new friend, a 42 year old Goth woman, who looks scary, but is really nice. Then this older gentleman, wearing a bowler hat(!) (Really!), sat down next to her. The contrast was amazing. Old England v. New England.
Just so you know, this is what a bowler hat, or derby hat, as we call it in America, looks like. Bowler Hat Link I especially like this part "and most young English people in the 21st century have never seen a bowler hat worn as part of normal dress" Well I have, and it was cool!
With my first paycheck I am going to get me a bowler hat and a three piece suit.
I think that I may be onto a new fashion wave. John and I beat the herd with the cardigan, so it could happen.
I say bring back hats.
You see these old photographs of the 40’s and 30’s and everyone has a hat on. Get ready.
Oh last thing, I saw this woman with pink circles painted on her cheeks like a doll. It was a bit over the top, really more of an artistic statement than going out wear. Good night, the rambling must stop.
April 16th, 2007 at 2:35 pm
Yep, the Wiki sounds accurate on that score. I’ve lived here more than two decades, and I can’t remember ever seeing anyone wearing a bowler hat as part of normal dress.
The snippet that “it is also worn by women in Bolivia” was kinda bizarre, particularly presented as a blunt statement with no explanation. I wonder if they came up with the design before Thomas Coke’s hatter, or perhaps some English guy from the 20s started the tradition on a visit?
April 17th, 2007 at 9:56 am
Yeah, that is a bit strange. I have seen women wearing them in South America, but I guess, when put together with their colorful traditional dress, you don’t really notice their rather drab hats.