Hat couture of Elites

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(Editor’s note: These hat critiques are to be read in the voice of your favorite fashionista, or least favorite. Think Joan Rivers, or Tim Gunn, maybe a Robin Williams’ caricature.) Mike Iaconelli strikes a playful pose in this stunning raised logo cap by Toyota. It really picks up the highlights in his rain suit. Work it, Ike!
(Editor’s note: These hat critiques are to be read in the voice of your favorite fashionista, or least favorite. Think Joan Rivers, or Tim Gunn, maybe a Robin Williams’ caricature.)
Mike Iaconelli strikes a playful pose in this stunning raised logo cap by Toyota. It really picks up the highlights in his rain suit. Work it, Ike!
Gerald Swindle plays to the camera with a wistful look in this Team Plowboy offering that has us intrigued with its edgy cowboy fish, typeface and rustic colors.
Gerald Swindle plays to the camera with a wistful look in this Team Plowboy offering that has us intrigued with its edgy cowboy fish, typeface and rustic colors.
Nothing comes between Fletcher Shyrock and his flat-bills. Here he dons a fashion forward Under Armour, with geometric pattern and off-center logo.
Nothing comes between Fletcher Shyrock and his flat-bills. Here he dons a fashion forward Under Armour, with geometric pattern and off-center logo.
The paparazzi captured this impromptu shot of veteran Tommy Biffle, who wears Gene Larew or he wears nothing at all.
The paparazzi captured this impromptu shot of veteran Tommy Biffle, who wears Gene Larew or he wears nothing at all.
Clifford Pirch goes topless, showing off a scandalously curvy bill. Wait, is that a wardrobe malfunction?
Clifford Pirch goes topless, showing off a scandalously curvy bill. Wait, is that a wardrobe malfunction?
Jet-setter Carl Jocumsen has plied his trade for designers like Hobie Fishing since being discovered in Australia. That ain’t no shrimp on the barbi!
Jet-setter Carl Jocumsen has plied his trade for designers like Hobie Fishing since being discovered in Australia. That ain’t no shrimp on the barbi!
Long-time pro Shaw Grigsby, posing for Triton’s expedition series, has graced gangways from New York (upstate) to Paris (the one in Tennessee).
Long-time pro Shaw Grigsby, posing for Triton’s expedition series, has graced gangways from New York (upstate) to Paris (the one in Tennessee).
Fashion riddle. What’s black and white and read all over? Todd Faircloth’s hat, of course.
Fashion riddle. What’s black and white and read all over? Todd Faircloth’s hat, of course.
Oh my, what crisp, clean lines! And the hat’s nice, too. (See what I did there?) Brandon Palaniuk and Rigid lead for the prestigious “Cappy Award.”
Oh my, what crisp, clean lines! And the hat’s nice, too. (See what I did there?) Brandon Palaniuk and Rigid lead for the prestigious “Cappy Award.”
BoomBoom goes zoom, zoom. And Fred Roumbanis obviously keeps company with a fast crowd.
BoomBoom goes zoom, zoom. And Fred Roumbanis obviously keeps company with a fast crowd.
Jersey boy Adrian Avena is all about color coordination, and more than just a splash. He and his boat sure do pop -- wait, that orange and red don't quite match the color scheme.
Jersey boy Adrian Avena is all about color coordination, and more than just a splash. He and his boat sure do pop — wait, that orange and red don’t quite match the color scheme.
What a huge statement in black and white for Josh Bertrand!
What a huge statement in black and white for Josh Bertrand!
(Now channel Stefon from SNL) Morizo Shimizu’s hat has everything: cuckoo wings, a royal proclamation; flag fusion, bill text; two slogans; side cards; and a kinder grinner. What’s that, pray tell? You know, it’s that thing where a little guy smiles bigger than the Cheshire cat while nodding a lot and talking smack about how big your mama is.
(Now channel Stefon from SNL) Morizo Shimizu’s hat has everything: cuckoo wings, a royal proclamation; flag fusion, bill text; two slogans; side cards; and a kinder grinner. What’s that, pray tell? You know, it’s that thing where a little guy smiles bigger than the Cheshire cat while nodding a lot and talking smack about how big your mama is.
Gray and white makes newlywed Jonathon VanDam a trendsetter.
Gray and white makes newlywed Jonathon VanDam a trendsetter.
David Walker knows every angler needs that one little black number.
David Walker knows every angler needs that one little black number.
Orange is the new black for Chris Lane. Pa-pow!
Orange is the new black for Chris Lane. Pa-pow!
The fishing world is abuzz about the fab embroidery of Alton Jones’ latest Skeeter.
The fishing world is abuzz about the fab embroidery of Alton Jones’ latest Skeeter.
Casey Scanlon and Team Nitro give a thumbs up, and get back two snaps and a Z.
Casey Scanlon and Team Nitro give a thumbs up, and get back two snaps and a Z.
Brandon Lester puts the X in sexy with this offering from MHX.
Brandon Lester puts the X in sexy with this offering from MHX.
Yum is right, Jason Christie. And my, what dimples you have.
Yum is right, Jason Christie. And my, what dimples you have.
John Murray’s B&W portfolio shot represents old school mixing with new, what with his retro Lucas logo on the latest texture.
John Murray’s B&W portfolio shot represents old school mixing with new, what with his retro Lucas logo on the latest texture.
Sharp is an understatement for the understated but totally put together Kevin VanDam. He looks like a bass fishing assassin … he’s dressed to cull.
Sharp is an understatement for the understated but totally put together Kevin VanDam. He looks like a bass fishing assassin … he’s dressed to cull.
They say whether for fashion or function, camo is never off-trend. Casey Ashley also makes us ask, how many Tritons can you see?
They say whether for fashion or function, camo is never off-trend. Casey Ashley also makes us ask, how many Tritons can you see?
Big and tall Jason Williamson models a vintage Bass Pro Shops cap, mixing it with a modern rain suit for a look that’s on point.
Big and tall Jason Williamson models a vintage Bass Pro Shops cap, mixing it with a modern rain suit for a look that’s on point.
One doesn’t have to make a Quantum leap to see Jordan Lee is on the call sheet.
One doesn’t have to make a Quantum leap to see Jordan Lee is on the call sheet.
Flat-bills are flat-liners -- they’re to die for. New face Jay Brainard shows what’s on the BassCat walk, in an image good enough for his 8 x 10 glossy.
Flat-bills are flat-liners — they’re to die for. New face Jay Brainard shows what’s on the BassCat walk, in an image good enough for his 8 x 10 glossy.
Chad Morgenthaler shows off the curves of his couture head covering.
Chad Morgenthaler shows off the curves of his couture head covering.
Steve Kennedy goes old school. “I’m ready for my close-up, Mr. McKinnis.”
Steve Kennedy goes old school. “I’m ready for my close-up, Mr. McKinnis.”
Jeff Kriet is rockin’ the team colors …
Jeff Kriet is rockin’ the team colors …
… As is Bobby Lane. But we think they don't mind showing up in the same outfit.
… As is Bobby Lane. But we think they don’t mind showing up in the same outfit.
Edwin Evers knows what brought him to the dance and what jumps his motor.
Edwin Evers knows what brought him to the dance and what jumps his motor.
Ott DeFoe is also on that Nitro Z21 team, with the latest must-have -- a throwback acid-washed look.
Ott DeFoe is also on that Nitro Z21 team, with the latest must-have — a throwback acid-washed look.
Only a Classic pro like Rick Clunn can pull off white after Labor Day.
Only a Classic pro like Rick Clunn can pull off white after Labor Day.