Steampunk Hats

A steampunk hat is a Victorian-era inspired accessory, typically a top hat, bowler, or aviator cap, often decorated with industrial elements like gears, goggles, chains, and brass fittings. Steampunk fashion draws from 19th-century steam-powered machinery aesthetics and Victorian clothing styles. Conner Hats' steampunk collection focuses on authentic Australian wool top hats that provide a high-quality base for adding your own custom steampunk accessories.

Our steampunk hats are made from premium Australian wool felt, which is durable, weather-resistant, and responsibly sourced. The Edward Australian Wool Top Hat features Australian wool construction with a traditional stovepipe crown and shapeable brim. Our Supplier Code of Conduct requires suppliers to pay fair wages.

Yes. Our steampunk hats are designed as customizable bases. The classic black wool construction provides the perfect foundation for adding your own steampunk accessories—goggles, clock gears, chains, watch parts, leather straps, or brass fittings. The wool felt material accepts glue, pins, and stitching for secure attachment of decorative elements.

Measure your head circumference at the widest part (about 1 inch above your eyebrows). Use our hat sizing guide to convert your measurement to hat size. The Edward Australian Wool Top Hat is currently available in Small. For detailed measuring instructions, visit our Hat Sizing page. If you're between sizes, we recommend sizing up.

Both. While many customers wear steampunk hats for cosplay, Renaissance faires, and costume events, the Victorian-inspired silhouette works for everyday alternative fashion. The Edward Australian Wool Top Hat's classic design is subtle enough for daily wear without added decorations, or you can fully customize it for dramatic costume looks.

Brush regularly with a soft hat brush to remove dust. For stains, spot-clean with a damp cloth—avoid soaking wool. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. If the hat gets wet, allow it to air dry naturally at room temperature; never use heat sources. The brim is shapeable, so you can adjust the curl to your preference by gently steaming and reshaping.

Yes. Hats purchased from connerhats.com are covered by our Limited Lifetime Guarantee. For a workmanship failure within the first 12 months, we’ll replace the same style, size and colour and pay shipping. After 12 months, you’ll receive 40% off a replacement, with shipping not included. Material degradation from use qualifies for a 30% off code. If your hat is lost or stolen, you’ll receive 50% off the same hat, with shipping not included.

The Edward Top Hat is made from genuine Australian wool felt, not synthetic foam or cardboard covered in fabric. It's handcrafted using traditional hatmaking techniques, with a structured crown that holds its shape and a brim you can reshape. Costume hats typically collapse, fade, and deteriorate quickly. Our wool construction is durable enough for repeated wear and backed by the Limited Lifetime Guarantee. The guarantee also includes a 50% off code to replace the same hat if yours is ever lost or stolen.

Structurally, they're similar—both feature a tall cylindrical crown and flat or curled brim. Steampunk top hats are typically decorated with Victorian industrial elements (gears, goggles, brass, leather) that reference steam-powered machinery aesthetics. Conner Hats' steampunk collection provides authentic Victorian-style wool top hats as a base, which you can leave classic or customize with steampunk accessories depending on your style.

Yes. Conner Hats runs its original St. Augustine warehouse on 100% solar power (orders now ship from American Fork, Utah) and sources non-mulesed Australian wool from suppliers required by our Supplier Code of Conduct to pay fair wages. We use biodegradable packaging materials instead of single-use plastics, and our woven labels are made from GOTS-certified organic cotton with vegetable dyes. As a family-owned business, we're committed to responsible production that considers long-term environmental impact.