There will be some restrictions on wear. In a nod to other dress blue uniform traditions, general officer Stetsons will be black and must have a completely flat brim.

The cowboy hat is probably the most recognizable and unique hat out there. While design aesthetics can vary widely, the brim is the most defining part, and it’s always there, even if the shape ...

Philadelphia’s John B Stetson headed west in the 1860s for health reasons. He fashioned himself a big hat to protect him from rain, sun and wind which he dubbed the ”Boss of the Plains ...

The fall 2010 Albertus Swanepoel for Stetson collection consists of 14 limited-edition luxe lids that range in price from the $115 Verbier -- it’s the one that looks like a plaid pom-pommed fez ...

The RCMP’s official page on the Stetson also notes that the hat is Canadian from its inception as it is “exclusively crafted by the Biltmore Stetson Canada Company in Guelph, Ontario.” ...