Tom Petty wasn’t just a rock legend — he had a signature style, and hats were a big part of it. Across decades of music videos, album covers, and live shows, Petty proved he could wear just about any hat and make it look effortlessly cool. Here’s a look at some of his most memorable hat looks, and how to get the style yourself.
Tom Petty as the Mad Hatter in the official “Don’t Come Around Here No More” video.
The top hat
Petty’s most iconic hat moment came in the surreal, Alice in Wonderland-inspired video for “Don’t Come Around Here No More” (1985), where he presided over the scene in an oversized top hat as the Mad Hatter. A classic topper like the Bailey Ice Top Hat captures that theatrical flair. Browse all top hats.
The fedora
Off the wilder video sets, Petty often reached for a classic fedora — the timeless rock-and-roll staple that dresses up a leather jacket or a suit alike. A teardrop-crown fedora like the Bailey Curtis channels that easy, cool-guy vibe. See our full fedora collection.
The outback hat
Later in his career, Petty leaned into a rugged, wide-brim outback look — laid-back, weathered, and all his own. A crushable wool-felt outback like the Scala Dakota nails that road-worn style. Explore our outback hats.
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