It seems straw hat summer is in full swing, following the 2025 French Open last week. ICYMI, Coco Gauff took home the esteemed trophy while A-list tennis enthusiasts watched from the stands.

THE BALL CAP THROUGH THE YEARS. 1849: The New York Knickerbockers wore the first baseball caps, which were straw hats. A few years later, the team switched to a cap made of merino that featured a ...

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Once upon a time, in the 19th and early 20th centuries, a hat was a basic part of an adult wardrobe — the finishing touch as one went out the door, serving as both protection and social uniform.