It seems Louisville nativeJack Harlowhas been wearing a lot of hats lately — and not the figurative kind.
We’re talking real, tangible, oversized newsboy caps that have somehow managed to hijack the internet’s attention all on their own.
The "Monica" artist stepped onto the2026 Met Galacarpet on May 4 in New York City wearing yet another slouchy hat, the latest in his growing collection.
Harlow doubled down on the look at theKentucky Derbyjust two days earlier, trotting out a similar silhouette while making the hometown rounds with family and friends.
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And if the look feels familiar, that's because it is. The same olive‑leaning slouch shows up on the cover of his new album and in the “Say Hello” music video.
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The hat comes from Australian labelMonphell, a brand that sells Harlow's high‑crown "Conductor" for $560 with the motto "Bigger the hat! Bigger the vision!"
At the Met Gala, theHarlowappeared to double-up, wearing two hats on top of one another and the headwear wasn’t working alone. The "First Class" rapper arrived in a puffy black tuxedo punctuated with a silver brooch. The 2026 Met Gala theme, "Costume Art," focused on the intersection of fashion and fine art, exploring the dressed body as a curated artist subject.
We’re destined to see more of Harlow’sbig hatsas he embarks on his 17-cityMonica Tourin August. He's coming off a new album and a pivot to R&B, which has drawn a lot of attention, and like his hats, not all of it is positive. Comments on social media, includingInstagram,TikTok, andX, memed the looks, comparing them toHarry Potter's Sorting Hatand a double dose ofPinky Binders.
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Harlow'shometown shows on the "Monica" tour take place on Aug. 29 and 31 at Old Forester's Paristown Hall, 724 Brent St. Tickets starting at $232 are now available atkentuckyperformingarts.org.
Reach lifestyle and entertainment reporter Kirby Adams at kadams@courier-journal.com
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