What a fun thread!
I think the top hat trumps all.
When you see it on him, what do you see? Doesn't it bring memories rushing to your head?
Visions of Clark Gable, Fred Astaire dancing, even JFK wore one to his inaugaration. It's an icon worthy of the game of Monopoly, the Penguin wears one (as do most penguins, I hear). Rock bands: Slash wears it, it's worn by characters in literature ranging from Dr Seuss to Dickens.
Besides, I think it oozes sophistication and class. And it brings out that attention ho
