This caught my eye at the home improvement store.

Reminded me of the patent leather hats worn by the Spanish Guardia Civil.

Which evolved from the classic tricorn.

 

The Guardia Civil were strong supporters of Francisco Franco's military rebellion and fascist dictatorship, and in a large part of Spain were generally considered oppressors and an occupying army. They were seen by much of the world as classic "bad hats" or bad guys.

So ... WTF?