The most iconic hats in pop culture

Some accessories have the potential to be truly iconic, and hats are no exception. Some hats are so famous in fact, that they have become eternally associated with the celebrities or fictional characters who donned them. For instance, can you imagine Slash without his top hat, or Napoleon without his bicorne? 

In this gallery, we look at the most famous examples of iconic hats in pop culture. These include numerous fictional characters, musicians, politicians, as well as military leaders. Click on and get to know them. 

Michael Jackson's fedora

MJ wore his signature fedora hat on numerous occasions, and it was often used as a prop in his dance routines. 

Napoleon's bicorne

You cannot think of the bicorne without associating it with Napoleon Bonaparte. The bicorne rose to popularity in the 1790s, and it will forever be known as "Napoleon's hat." 

Heisenberg's pork pie hat

Bryan Cranston's character, Walter White, wears his pork pie hat when he appears as his alter ego Heisenberg in 'Breaking Bad' (2008–2013).

Willy Wonka's top hat

Anyone who has watched 'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory' (1971), or 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' (2005) will recognize this top hat.

Jack Sparrow's tricorne

The 'Pirates of the Caribbean' movies wouldn't be the same without Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow wearing his signature leather tricorne.

Dustin Henderson's trucker cap

Of all the accessories worn by the characters of 'Stranger Things,' Dustin's trucker caps have consistently appeared on the show since the first season. 

Fidel Castro's field cap and Che Guevara's beret

Both of these revolutionary Cuban figures wore iconic hats. Castro wore an M1951 field cap (and later a Ridgeway cap), while Che wore his iconic black beret with a brass star.

The Blues Brothers' trilby

John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd's characters made this narrow-brimmed hat a cool accessory. You really can't think of the Blues Brothers without their trilbies.

Doughboy's Detroit Tigers cap

Ice Cube's character Darrin "Doughboy" Baker in 'Boyz n the Hood' (1991) became famous for wearing a Detroit Tigers baseball cap.

Elton John's boater hat

The British music artist has sported a number of different hats over the years, but his stylish straw boater hat is among the most iconic. 

Eliza Doolittle's enormous hat

Audrey Hepburn played Eliza Doolittle in 1964's 'My Fair Lady,' and sported this show-stopping hat designed by Sir Cecil Beaton. 

Annie Hall's bowler hat

Diane Keaton's famous character wears this stylish bowler hat in Woody Allen's 'Annie Hall' (1977).

Paddington's bucket hat

The famous bear's signature red bucket hat is recognizable anywhere. 

Humphrey Bogart's fedora

How stylish was Humphrey Bogart's fedora in 'Casablanca?' It certainly made Bogart's character, Rick Blaine, look more mysterious.  

The mad hatter's top hat

The character that originally appeared in 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' (1865) became known for his hat. He was a hatter, after all!