54 - ELTON JOHN

ELTON JOHN A straw boater similar to the one worn in the music video for “I’m Still Standing” (1983). This hat is associated with the “I’m Still Standing” era, the iconic track from the album *Too Low for Zero*, released in 1983. During those years, Elton John regularly wore light-colored straw hats adorned with contrasting ribbons, which were a key part of his sartorial identity both on stage and during public appearances. With its shape and ribbon featuring colored stripes, this boater hat matches the model worn by Elton John in the “I’m Still Standing” music video (1983). It is accompanied by a letter dated July 1, 1997, from the German radio station Radio NRW GmbH, based in Oberhausen. This document states that the hat was won by a listener during a contest held on the program “Soundcheck” on April 5, 1997. The station described it at the time as having been worn by Elton John during the “I’m Still Standing” era. As part of the research conducted, Sir Elton John and David Furnish’s office was consulted. They confirmed that this hat matches the styles worn by the artist during that period and preserved in his archives, though they did not have evidence to confirm that this specific hat had belonged to the singer. A cream-colored, woven natural straw boater, adorned with a black ribbon featuring red, yellow, and green stripes. Made in England. The interior is lined with a brown leather band and a light-colored fabric lining. Marked “13 Old Burlington Street, London W1” and “Made in England.” An Aguttes certificate is included. Size: 7 1/8. Signs of wear on the inside.