THE TRAPPER HAT originated in the 1600s, as a giant pelt beanie of sorts, and it was first worn by, yes, trappers. In the late 2000s, though, the glitterati inexplicably co-opted the functional winter cap. The headwear hit an all-time low in that regard earlier this year, when Prada released a $570 version (see below).
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But fear not, because for every trapper-hat-clad hipster, there’s still some grizzled ice-fisherman or state trooper rocking one, too. Not that you have to be either to wear one like a champ. Iconic Moments 1643 The painting Der November, by German artist Joachim von Sandrart, is thought to include the first depiction of the trapper hat in art. 1917 The leader of Siberia outfits soldiers with the headgear to stay warm during the Russian Civil War. 1927 Charles Lindbergh becomes the first solo pilot to cross the Atlantic—while wearing an aviator hat, which is basically just a fancy trapper hat.
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1938 Elmer Fudd wears one while hunting—not trapping—wabbits. 1989 Cousin Eddie (Randy Quaid) crashes with the Griswolds in Christmas Vacation and forever associates his hat with the line “Shitter was full.”
Michael Tackett/Working Title/Polygram/Kobal / Shutterstock 1996 Marge Gunderson (Frances McDormand) investigates a roadside murder in Fargo. 2009 Glamour declares: “The Trapper Hat Is Back.” Jennifer Garner is spotted wearing one in NYC. 2015 The actor Jared Leto is seen wearing one and…a tank top?
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Head Exam A quick look at the evolution (or devolution?) of the trapper hat, from its all-fur origins to its new high-end iteration.
2happy / Shutterstock Ushanka The O.G. Russian hats tend to be crown-shaped and made almost entirely of fur.
EM Arts / Shutterstock Northwoods American variants often have a polyester exterior, extra ear flaps, and a faux-fur lining.
Courtesy Image Prada This high-fashion cap is made of synthetic polymer and has zero fur—real or faux.
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THE TRAPPER HAT originated in the 1600s, as a giant pelt beanie of sorts, and it was first worn by, yes, trappers. In the late 2000s, though, the glitterati inexplicably co-opted the functional winter cap. The headwear hit an all-time low in that regard earlier this year, when Prada released a $570 version (see below).
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But fear not, because for every trapper-hat-clad hipster, there’s still some grizzled ice-fisherman or state trooper rocking one, too. Not that you have to be either to wear one like a champ.
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Iconic Moments
1643
The painting Der November, by German artist Joachim von Sandrart, is thought to include the first depiction of the trapper hat in art.
1917
The leader of Siberia outfits soldiers with the headgear to stay warm during the Russian Civil War.
1927
Charles Lindbergh becomes the first solo pilot to cross the Atlantic—while wearing an aviator hat, which is basically just a fancy trapper hat.
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1938
The Most Stylish Vegan and Genuine Leather Jackets for Men
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The Most Stylish Vegan and Genuine Leather Jackets for Men
Elmer Fudd wears one while hunting—not trapping—wabbits.
1989
Cousin Eddie (Randy Quaid) crashes with the Griswolds in Christmas Vacation and forever associates his hat with the line “Shitter was full.”
1996
Marge Gunderson (Frances McDormand) investigates a roadside murder in Fargo.
2009
Glamour declares: “The Trapper Hat Is Back.” Jennifer Garner is spotted wearing one in NYC.
2015
The actor Jared Leto is seen wearing one and…a tank top?
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Head Exam
A quick look at the evolution (or devolution?) of the trapper hat, from its all-fur origins to its new high-end iteration.
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The Best Men’s Gear Essentials to Get You Through the Winter
Ushanka
The O.G. Russian hats tend to be crown-shaped and made almost entirely of fur.
Northwoods
American variants often have a polyester exterior, extra ear flaps, and a faux-fur lining.
Prada
This high-fashion cap is made of synthetic polymer and has zero fur—real or faux.
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