On Black men (and later, women and gender-nonconforming people), top hats were seen as a symbol of wealth and respect in a society that constantly attempted to rob them of it. Before I began ...

Al Roker, 70, and wife Deborah Roberts, 64, showed up in style to the star-studded 2025 Met Gala on May 5 wearing matching black top hats. A few days later on May 8 at the New York City Ballet ...

Meanwhile, Patrick wore a full tuxedo with a black top hat — similar to the one his teammate wore on stage during Swift’s show in London. The “Fortnight” songstress wore a black Balmain ...

Goldberg’s outfit was completed with a formal black top hat adorned with veil detailing for extra drama, a black tie and white pocket square, creating a tuxedo-inspired formal element.

Matz hopes the cowboy hat trend extends beyond the current "cowboy core" aesthetic. Beyoncé's tour and album have highlighted Black country artists and the genre's roots. Chicago native and die ...