28 November 2019

Men's headwear for formal events: The cylinder hat

Recently, Michael Zechbauer from the owner family of the headwear brand 'Mayser' (since 1880) launched the latest styles of the 'Michael Zechbauer by Mayser' collection with illustrious guests from movie, TV and theatre at an event in Munich. The collection ranges from formal pieces like the cylinder or top hat on view on this page presented by the founder of the brand himself to sporty items like the 'Schiebermütze' (could be translated as 'Foreman cap'). It's announced that actor Johannes Zirner (member of the ensemble of the Burgtheater in Vienna) will be the face of the upcoming Spring/Summer 2020 campaign.

fig.: Portrait Michael Zechbauer. The image shows Michael Zechbauer holding a cylinder hat from the 'Michael Zechbauer by Mayser' collection. The image was sent with the tip that inside a room, the cylinder has to be worn under the arm. The hat is made from long-haired felt (melousine) and outfitted with a silk lining.

Related article: Cylinder or top hats are strongly associated with formal events such as balls and the so-called white tie men's wear; Fashion.at introduced into fashion at Viennese balls earlier this year (article).