These two laws are everywhere, in everything — including costumes. Hats are part of costume systems, from A jester, known in England. Court fool or buffoon, he was a professional entertainer in the Middle Ages in the unique "jester's privilege" to tell the truth to authority through humour. Jesters typically wore brightly coloured clothing. Their hats, sometimes called the cap ’n bells or cockscomb, were special; made of cloth, they were floppy with three points (liliripes) each of which had a Jingle bell at the end. Other typical things about the jester were his constant laughter and his mock sceptre, known as a "Bauble" or "Maharoof".

The taking off of your hat when entering a building, or when greeting a lady — the hat is likened to a “cap.” A captain of a boat must “cap” his thoughts to himself in order to make clear decisions — hence, captain. The police in England wear 3 types of Hats the Colour being Black Hat some with white and black band or The British Police Bobby Helmet all black, (black operational) uniform moving into dark navy-blue these days. Where in New Zealand and Australia it was always blue.
This brings in the use of materials and shape. The English highwayman wore a triangular hat, referring to the three parts of the brain connected as one — balance is needed to be quick. From the working man’s cap, to the bowler, to the top hat, and then the chimney hat in England.
​So, what does colour suggest? The red band around the Colour Sergeant in the British Army infantry — a colour symbol also seen in the red band of a bus conductor. The iconic hat worn by the French Foreign Legion is called the Képi Blanc (White Kepi). It is a white, flat-topped cap that serves as a symbol of pride. It is worn by non-commissioned members, while officers wear a black version.

Originally adopted after the Battle of Waterloo to appear more imposing in battle, it is now a symbol of British ceremonial trat. These hats are made from real bearskin, featuring chin straps and distinct designs for different regiments.

Then we have the top hat, worn in London and associated with figures such as the Mad Hatter. A top hat (also called a high hat, or informally, a topper) is a tall, flat-crowned hat The chimney hat, also commonly known as the Top Hat, Beaver Hat, or stovepipe emerged in the late 18th century as a tall, flat-crowned, and broad-brimmed accessory, transitioning from earlier Tricome styles. Often crafted from beaver fur or felt, it became a symbol of professional status and urban respectability, particularly associated with chimney sweeps. These hats were traditionally associated with formal Western dress codes — white tie, morning dress, or frock coats. Traditionally made of black silk, or sometimes grey, the top hat emerged in Western fashion by the end of the 18th century. Although such hats fell out of fashion during the 20th century,
“Birds of a feather flock together,” and so do hats.
From the pointy hat — the dunce’s cap — to Merlin’s pointed hat, then to the round styles of Russian Orthodox church hats. And then comes the question: who wears them, and why?
hey cause — in feeling and sensory awareness.