Yet long before the Peaky Blinders gang began building their family empire in crime, these Peaky Blinders hats and flat caps were worn by men who just seemed to exude swagger. Indeed, Thomas Shelby's ubiquitous hat rules! Real replicas of them are available today. A familiar silhouette typified by its round, flat shape, and stiff, small brim, it's worn as an accent to practically any daytime attire. Influenced by the wildly popular television series 'Peaky Blinders', all flat caps have become the hat of choice for men from London to New York. The Thomas Shelby hat, the one he wears in the show is named for obvious reasons! But maybe you have noticed this type of hat is now experiencing a revival. If you want to enjoy this tough-but-stylish look, you can buy a Peaky Blinders hat just like the one in the show. Peaky Blinders ( CC BY-SA 2.0) by Abaraphobia Note to self, don't mess with anyone wearing a Peaky Blinders cap! That was just how they defended their turf back then, they really didn't expect to start a fashion craze. Why were they called Peaky Blinders hats? They earned that name because the gang members would put razors into their cap brims and use them as weapons, swinging them at an adversary whenever necessary. Why Were they Called a Peaky Blinders Hat The Peaky Blinders hat is called a flat cap, specifically, it is a Newsboy hat or a Shelby hat (since it was the hat Thomas Shelby wore) and yes they were popular in England and around the world for quite some time during that era. Want to know more about the hats are worn in the Peaky Blinders mini series? Like what are the Peaky Blinders hats called and was it really popular back then? Password * Toon Hide Forgot your password?įlat Caps of Peaky Blinders - Hats with True Style & Appeal

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