The J. Peterman Urban Sombrero 1996

The J. Peterman Urban Sombrero is a fictional hat that originated from the sitcom Seinfeld, specifically in the 1996 episode titled "The Foundation." In this episode, Elaine Benes, played by Julia Louis-Dreyfus, takes over the J. Peterman catalog while its eccentric owner, J. Peterman (portrayed by John O'Hurley), is away. She introduces the Urban Sombrero, described as a comically oversized hat that "combines the spirit of old Mexico with a little big-city panache."