Ah, novelty hats- one of the best available ways to give people that the impression that you are a member of a bizarre cult or have just broken out of a maximum security psychiatric hospital. Pams' novelty umbrella hat holds up this tradition admirably, making the wearer feel a bit like a mad scientist or an extra from the film adaptation of Jules Verne's 'Fourty Days Around the World', although despite looking crazy, its actually a pretty practical piece of headwear for scorching summer days, as it provides protection not just of the head and neck but also the shoulders and even upper arms (should the sun be right above you), making it ideal for sitting around in the ...  Read the complete review

Mmm, just imagine impressing all your friends by wearing this to the next dinner party. Or maybe one to wear out at the races, or to the Chelsea Flower Show. Yes, it's the completely ridiculous umbrella hat. Carrying an umbrella is such an inconvenience and really weighs the hand down, so now you can just strap it straight to the head. The hat will cost you just under the five pound mark, making it cheaper than a lot of umbrellas and hats put together; two birds killed with one stone. The design is a delightful striped affair with the colours of the Union Jack, that way everyone will know you're British. The straps sit on the forehead, so it shouldn't ...  Read the complete review