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.
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?
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.