The collapsible top hat solves the only real practical problem with the top hat silhouette: how to transport it. A rigid top hat requires a hatbox that is larger than most carry-on bags and more awkward than most people are prepared to manage. The collapsible version folds completely flat and springs back to full form instantly, which makes the top hat genuinely portable for the first time.

This black version is a professional-quality collapsible top hat designed for magicians, opera performances, and Victorian costume occasions. The instant pop-up mechanism means it deploys correctly in a single motion, which is the requirement for any hat that might need to appear dramatically during a performance.

Works for magic shows, theatrical performances, fancy dress events, and any occasion where a top hat is required but a rigid version would be impractical to transport. The black colour is the most formally correct for Victorian and theatrical contexts.

Novella Hats has sold over 10,000 hats with a Trustpilot Great rating. At $34.99 with free US shipping on qualifying orders, the collapsible black top hat is the portable performance hat.