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Hats Were Everywhere – 1947

We know it’s the past when we see that all the men in the street were wearing hats. No photo from the ’40s or period movie is complete without hats, but why have men generally stopped wearing them today? According to outlets such as Esquire and Gentleman’s Gazette, the rise of automobiles and the highway are to blame.

Covered cars became more popular in the United States, meaning men no longer needed to protect their heads from the wind and rain. The advent of the highway also contributed to the disappearance of the hat, as fewer men were using public transportation to commute.

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