The derby hat, also called a Billycock, Billy cock, rooster hat or derby, is an erect felt hat with a pointed crown, usually made by the English hat-makers Thomas and William Bowler around 1849. It is widely worn by men and women for informal and semi-formal occasions. In particular, the derby hat is worn by those people who love casual wear, by students and by people who live in the countryside and who participate in local sports.
The main reason why it became popular in the UK is that it compliments almost any outfit. And this hat has seen a huge rise in popularity not only in the UK but also in other countries, such as the US, where it has become quite a fashionable item of clothing. There are many different designs of the derby hat – in fact, there are more than 80 different types of it. And what’s more, you don’t have to be a cricket player or a football player to wear it!
The hat has become such a fashion trend that many high street stores sell it, and boutiques and jewellery shops have their own dedicated lines of it. It is also becoming more popular online, with an increasing number of people buying their own derby hats online. In fact, there are now so many websites selling these hats that some have rival businesses selling similar items, such as rosary bracelets. So whether you like to wear it with a pair of jeans and a t-shirt, with your formal outfit or with a casual skirt, you can do it with the derby hat.