The Fedora Hat Guide

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Undoubtedly the quintessential gentleman’s hat, a fedora is a must-have for anyone with an interest in classic style. But just how much do you know about fedora hats? In this article, you’ll learn where the fedora originated, the history of the fedora, and how to buy and wear a fedora hat today.

What is a Fedora Hat?

A fedora, which can also be known as a snap-brim hat, is a soft felt hat with an indented crown that is approximately 4-6″ in height and a soft brim 2-4″ wide. You’ve probably also heard the term “Trilby hat” which refers to a hat in the fedora style which has a narrow or “stingy” brim.

Wearing a hat adds confidence as it makes you look taller.
Wearing a hat adds confidence as it makes you look taller.

Learn all about the Trilby here

The crown is typically “pinched” into a point at the front, showcasing one of the fedora’s hallmarks as a hat style, as it can be shaped, creased, sized, or bent in an infinite number of combinations based on the wearer’s preference.

This basic definition has held through most of the 20th century. The fedora shape has also been applied to different hats, such as a woven straw Panama hat, because it is such a classic and desirable style.

Fedora Hat Terminology

There are many technical terms within the world of menswear, with many garments having very specific terms. Luckily, hat terminology is largely the same across the board, so once you know the terms you’ll be able to use them for other hat styles, too. Here are the various parts that come together to make a fedora hat unique.

Light colored Beaver Felt hat with tone-in-tone brim edge ribbon and contrasting dark hat band

Crown

The crown, or the very top surface of the hat, can be shaped in many ways. Typically, the front part of the crown is taller than the back part.

The top of the fedora’s crown can take on many different shapes. Most fedora hats are made on a solid hat form and have the style of a rounded crown which is then shaped by hand into the desired crown shape.

Here, you can see some examples of popular fedora hat crown styles; a diamond crown fedora, a center dent fedora, and perhaps the most popular, the teardrop fedora.

Preston shows off a soft black fedora hat with an adjustable snap brim

Brim

Fedoras have soft brims that can be worn angled down, up, or most commonly up in the back and down in the front; adjusting the brim to the wearer’s taste earned it the nickname of “snap brim”

The brim of a fedora can also be finished with a range of different edges, as you can see below:

Preston holding a grey fedora with a black band.

Pinch

The location and the sharpness or softness of the pinch can vary. Some low-end or cheap fedora hats have a permanent pinch that is fused and can look less authentic than a pinch that has been made by the wearer.

Fedora Hat Decoration

Fedoras typically come with a fabric or ribbon band that sits just above the brim, which is typically finished in a decorative bow. The style of this ribbon hatband can change the overall look of a fedora hat quite dramatically. For example, a fedora hat with a wide ribbon and bow has a very vintage look and a fedora hat with a narrow band looks more contemporary.

If you want an inexpensive way to give your fedora hat a new look, changing the ribbon is a great way to do this.

You can also add colored feathers as a decoration to your fedora hat, which is usually positioned over the bow of the ribbon. Keep in mind that this decoration is usually associated with country pursuits, which will make your fedora hat more casual.

DOBBS Hats Brushwood Mixtures Ad
Here, in this DOBBS Hats advertisement, you can see the gentleman on the right wearing a feather in his fedora hat band

Fedora Hat Materials

Although fedora hats can be made out of many materials, the most traditional choice is felt. A natural material constructed of compressed, matted fibers, felt can be derived from a number of sources, such as rabbit, cashmere, or wool.

Keep in mind that just like suiting fabrics, not all felt is going to be the same quality. But typically speaking, rabbit or beaver felt are considered to be the best type of felt for fedora hats. This is due to their soft yet durable properties, along with a natural water resistance which will make your fedora very practical.

Why is it Called a Fedora Hat?

The modern-day use of the term “fedora” is far different than its historical use. Today, many people use the term fedora to describe any men’s felt hat, which reflects on the general decline of hat-wearing among men that we see nowadays.

Have men stopped wearing hats?

Things weren’t always like this, as at the turn of the 20th century, hat-wearing was required of every gentleman, and strict dress codes dictated the appropriate headwear for each social situation. A gentleman of stature would have a rotating collection of hats that likely included varieties like a top hat, a bowler hat, a Homburg, a Lord’s hat, and flat caps in addition to a soft felt hat.

A vintage lobby card depicting actress Sarah Bernhardt in the titular role of the play "Fedora"

The origins of the Term

Fedora

The term “fedora” first emerged in the early 1890s, when it was connected with a play titled Fédora in which actress Sarah Bernhardt wore a creased, soft felted hat. So it seems that one of the most popular hat styles for men was first worn by a woman! 

Until this point in history, soft felt hats were mostly worn by lower and middle-class men who likely owned only one hat that needed to be multi-purpose. An early 1900s snippet of Success Magazine declared the fedora to be a country hat, which signified that it was more casual in nature.

Due to the fedora hat’s malleability, and therefore nearly endless possible variations on the hat, vintage fedora ads rarely call the hat by this name but rather a model name created by the hat maker. For example, by 1940, more than 2 million men had bought a Stetson “Playboy” hat, a line which was made up mostly of variations on the fedora.

Stetson Playboy hat ad
This Stetson Playboy hat advertisement showcases the popularity of the fedora

However, the fedora hat wasn’t immediately the popular choice for men. The Homburg still dominated as the formal felt hat of choice for the upper classes thanks to prominent Homburg wearers such as Winston Churchill, but in 1924, the then Prince of Wales, Edward VIII, was spotted wearing a fedora.

Who Wears a Fedora?

The fedora hat enjoyed most of its common use and popularity in the middle of the 20th century. Beginning in the 1920s, when men’s classic style was approaching its heyday, the fedora was becoming an irrevocable fashion icon for gangsters like Al Capone and Hollywood characters film stars like Humphrey Bogart.

Only upper class and aristocratic men maintained loyalty to the old system of a different hat for each occasion; for the average man, the fedora was an all-occasion workhorse that men wore for formal and informal occasions alike.

The popularity of the fedora soared in the 1920s, peaked in the ’40s, and began declining in the 1950s and ’60s. After JFK famously forwent wearing a hat while giving his inaugural address (though he did wear one at other points during that day), hat sales were rumored to have declined slightly.

Sean Connery as James Bond Wearing a Trilby in From Russia With Love

Trim Trilbys

Narrow-brimmed fedoras and trilbies dominated the 60s, as we see Sean Connery’s James Bond sporting a signature trilby for his first few Bond films in this decade.

In the 1980s, the fedora hat surged in popularity single-handedly to one fictional character: the adventurer-archeologist Indiana Jones.

The trilogy of Jones movies was set in the 1930s, and Indy’s character was written as an homage to the action heroes of that bygone era, and you can see the similarity between Harrison Ford’s fedora hat and Humphrey Bogart’s fedora hat in the 1948 film, The Treasure of the Sierra Madre.

Harrison Ford’s iconic performance as Indiana Jones is so connected with the fedora hat that it has become one of the hat’s most defining fashion history moments.

During the same decade, the fedora was reinterpreted as a thoroughly modern accessory by pop star Michael Jackson, who typically wore a fedora hat in all black, but is also known for a white fedora hat with a black ribbon in the famous Smooth Criminal music video that pays homage to the gangster era.

Are Fedora Hats Still Stylish Today?

As it’s more common to see people wearing a beanie or baseball cap nowadays, the question remains: how can you wear a fedora hat today? In our opinion, the fedora looks best when it is paired with well-cut, classic menswear that has a certain degree of formality. Take a look at some old pictures from the heyday of hat-wearing: most men pair them with a suit and a tie, which holds the fedora firmly in the category of more formal attire.

It’s quite strange, how a hat that was considered casual in the 1920s is now considered formal in the 2020s! But, as we’ve discussed before, clothing, in general, is becoming more casual. This means that when you wear clothing that’s higher on the formality scale, like a suit and a fedora hat, you’re more likely to stand out from the crowd.

Here are a couple of tips for wearing a fedora so you look great:

Fedora Tips

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Preston wearing a light and summery outfit thats topped off by a hat.

Pair Your Fedora with Jackets

Fedoras look best with jackets. So you want to look for something that’s tailored, with some structure to it, and defining features such as a collar and lapel. Think of something like a sports coat, suit jacket, blazer or overcoat.

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A gray overcoat works with any kind of suit

Keep your overall look classic

Since the look of the fedora has a vintage quality, it makes sense to pair it with similarly classic clothes. Avoid jeans, and instead focus on double-breasted suits, vests, collar bars, and leather gloves in contrasting colors.

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Raphael in a 1930s gangster-inspired look

Avoid the gangster look

Because of Hollywood’s portrayal of the classic gangster from the ’20s to ’40s, you definitely want to avoid channelling this look when wearing your fedora. So unless you’re assembling your Boardwalk Empire costume for Halloween, steer clear of pairing a fedora hat with aggressive chalk or pinstripe suits.

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Panama hats are perfect for summer months.

Wear your fedora in the right season

Although in past decades fedoras were worn year-round, the hat can wear a little too hot in the summer months. This is due to its ability to trap air and keep you feeling warm. Instead, go for a Panama hat in the fedora style when you encounter hot weather and a felt fedora hat for the rest of the year.

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Raphael holding his Panama fedora indoors

Take off your hat indoors

It’s only part of your “outside” outfit. That’s right, even if Hollywood stars do it, a hat shouldn’t be worn indoors. For a man serious about classic clothes, hats are accessories that are only worn outside, or in transit between destinations.

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A pair of Panto sunglasses as worn by Nathan

Choose to wear either a fedora or sunglasses

You may have limited use for sunglasses in the cooler months, but again, since the hat is such a strong statement, it’s better to limit your accessories to a hat OR sunglasses, but not both. Leave that look to the Blues Brothers.

How to Buy a Fedora Hat

Many of the companies that make and sell fedora hats nowadays do so in a mass manufactured way. It can be challenging to find a traditional hat maker that is going to focus on producing a top-quality fedora, so we’ve done the research for you! Here are our tips and tricks to help you find a fedora that’s worth wearing for years to come:

Avoid buying from fashion brands, department stores, or other non-specialized retailers. Even though fast fashion is just that – quick and easy – it’s also never going to give you the best results, as it’s produced quickly and cheaply for maximum profits. If your budget doesn’t stretch to a brand new hat from our list, you’ll be much better off looking for a pre-owned vintage fedora hat from the same list of makers either from eBay or through a vintage store.

Choose a natural felt fedora. Choose a natural material, such as wool or fur, for the material; it will hold its shape longer, age better, and be warmer than synthetic materials. Fur felt is undoubtedly the gold standard for your fedora hat to be made from.

Choose a classic menswear color. Avoid bright colors, black and white, and instead choose gray, navy, or shades of brown. These hat colors are far more versatile, and you’ll be able to wear your fedora more often as a result. If you’d like a pop of color, change the ribbon to a striped pattern or racing green, or add a small feather over the bow. These details are far easier and a lot less expensive to change than replacing an entire hat you’re not happy with.

Consider vintage hats for better quality. Vintage is a great way to score a deal on a fedora hat featuring higher-end materials or unusual details, such as a high crown. Buying vintage will also help you get a truly classic look at a price point that allows you to build a collection. Older hats are often of much better quality too, and the sweatband can easily be replaced or cleaned, meaning you can add a fantastic fedora hat to your wardrobe for less money than buying the equivalent from new.

Buy a hat from a genuine hatmaker. There are many hours of training that go into becoming a hatter, and you can see the difference in a quality fedora made by a skilled craftsman. See the list below for sources of fedoras from companies that specialize in the production of hats.

Buy a sized hat, not an S-M-L hat. Genuine sizing is a hallmark of a serious hatmaker, and the hat will simply fit better. Not sure what hat size you are? Take a look at our conversion chart below!

Fedora Hat Sizes

Another benefit of the fedora being a soft hat is that it’s easy to measure yourself for one. Simply take a measuring tape and place it around your head above the top of your ears to get the circumference measurement needed. Regardless of your overall head shape, after a short wear-in period, your fedora will start shaping to your head to give you the perfect fit.

If you are in-between sizes, we suggest you go with the next size up, otherwise, the hat can put pressure on your head and you might end up with headaches.

Preston showcases a hat stretcher

Keep the fit

Over time, a fedora hat may shrink, which is because a good fedora is made from natural fibers. This is completely normal, and if this is the case you can either bring it to a hat blocker to have it stretched, or you invest in a wooden hat stretcher so you can keep your fedora in the right size at home.

Brands for Fedoras

If you want to buy a new hat, things are a little different. A great hat brand should offer 100% fur felt, country-specific production, and a sterling reputation for hat making. Most remaining hatmakers distribute their products to hat stores around the world, so you may need to find a local hat store since they don’t always have direct-sale websites. For a great list of custom hatmakers around the USA, check out the Fedora Lounge’s complete list here. Here are a few brands worth considering:

Brand NameLocationWhat’s Available?
BorsalinoItalyReady to Wear
SignesSpainReady to Wear
AkubraAustraliaReady to Wear
MayserGermanyReady to Wear
StetsonUSAReady to Wear
Lock & CoUKReady to Wear, Bespoke
Herbert JohnsonUKReady to Wear, Bespoke
Optimo HatsUSAMade to Order, Bespoke
Leon DrexlerCanadaBespoke

Fedora Hat FAQs

What is the difference between a fedora and a trilby?

The trilby is like the fedora hat’s “little brother.” The main difference is that a trilby has a shorter crown and brim but has many of the same features of a fedora, such as being a soft hat with a pinch at the front of the crown.

Is the fedora out of style?

We certainly don’t think so! While there has been a decline in hat wearing over recent years, a fedora or any other type of classic hat can still be worn well if you follow the principles of classic style.

What is a fedora guy?

The “fedora guy” is an unfortunate internet meme that surfaced in the mid-2000s. Effectively, it showcases a stereotypically “uncool” guy attempting to replicate the golden age style by wearing a cheap, mass-manufactured fedora hat. The message given is that cutting corners or quick solutions will not yield the same results of working towards or fully investing in the desired outcome. 

What’s the difference between a Stetson and a fedora?

Simply put, Stetson is a well-known brand that manufactures hats and was famous for their models of fedoras that they made during the golden age of menswear.

When can I wear a fedora hat?

Nowadays, a classic fedora can be worn almost anywhere. As it’s no longer considered a casual hat, a fedora will always be considered more formal, until you are at an event that requires the most formal hats, such as a bowler, Homburg, or top hat, in which case you shouldn’t wear a fedora. Apart from that, you can wear your fedora wherever you wish!

How to pack a fedora hat for travel?

The easiest way to pack a fedora for travel is to wear it! Some fedoras are “crushable” or rollable, which means they can be packed for travel in a suitcase, or in a hat tube. Whilst it’s useful to know these hats exist, a fedora will always look best atop your head, where you won’t have to worry about leaving space for it in your luggage!

Reader Comments

  1. Sven, that first photo of you (the full length one) establishes your image as a sartorial bad ass. (That is a good thing, don’t you know.)

    I went the vintage route in establishing my hat collection as I cannot afford the top brands. This was not a simple undertaking as people were smaller in the 1940’s. (My hat size is 7 7/8″)

      1. Very good video! I purchased a vintage short brim charcoal grey with a black ribbon from a company in Canada made out of beaver kitten felt. What do you think of that material? Thanks

  2. Thank you for this well-written article on fedoras. Hats are making a comeback from what I see and particularly in Manhattan. I’ve always liked hats; my grandfather, father and uncles all wore them. I have a couple of fedoras, a homburg—-yes, believe it or not and it never fails to get a compliment—and a couple of Panamas although they are made in Ecuador.

    Keep up the good work. You are beacon of sensibility as far a men’s fashion is concerned and let’s hope younger readers sign up.

  3. Fedoras are great and add finishing touch to getting dressed. My favorite is the Stetson ‘Stratoliner’. It’s dressy enough for a suit but it looks great with a turtleneck and tweed jacket.

  4. As you mentioned, hats are not really worn much these days, so I opted to start my hat collection with a Panama for the summer months. I purchased one and wear on weekends when I am out in town for a walk, lunch etc. I have always liked hats, but thought it may make me appear “hipster” or “pretentious”. But, since I am now older I decided that it is okay to wear one. ..and if it is not, at least I don’t care as much what people think about it. I abhor the mass produced “throw away” hats you get at department stores, so I did purchase from a hat store, although it was not a super expensive hat, about $150 USD. I am liking it, and how I look in it. I have not noticed it drawing too much attention overall. It may be a fashion faux paux, but I do wear it with shorts..although I make sure they are not upper casual and I pair with a long sleeve shirt untucked. It is a casual look, but I think it works..but, I am no fashion icon so I could be totally fooling myself.

  5. Nice article! I purchase all of my hats at Optimo. They are terrific. Ask for Tiffany Bell.

  6. I own two Fedoras. A black on black classic that fits extremely well with my grey trench coat. I also have a straw “Dick Tracy” Fedora. The “Dick Tracy” constantly draws offers to buy it and the black on black brings longing stares. I’ve owned and worn these hats for three decades. There is simply no replacement for quality and style. Great article as always.

  7. Fantastic article, Raphael!

    I remember as a kid, my fascination with the Indiana Jones films is what made me wish to seek out a Fedora hat- and really is what started my fascination with hats in general.

  8. Nice article. Today, Hats seem to be kind of a gimmick for most – younger – men and so in most smaller cities over Europe you look like an anachronism. But i love my Fedoras and wear a hat daily. Panama Fedora or Trilby in summer, Homburg with Black Tie and Fedora or Trilby rest of the time. And i own a Bushhat for walks with the dog in summer. So, i appreciate your article, hopefully some readers try to think about to purchase one.

    I would suggest Adventurebild for purchasing a Fedora. Started as a hobby to build the perfect Indiana Jones Fedora, finally they equipped Harrison Ford in Indiana Jones 4. All handmade bespoke, high brim and the original Indy Hat. Not cheap, but worth every dime. http://www.adventurebiltdeluxe.com

  9. John Penman of Penman Hats does fantastic work. I cannot recommend him highly enough except to say I own several of his hats.

  10. BatSakes in Cincinnati is a purveyor of classic hats and top brands. They’ve been in business for decades and have served stars and the public. I started with a single fedora, navy blue in Baltimore in the 90s, then I had a fling with porkpies in the early aughts.One actually has the cord that ties to a coat button for windy days.I keep all my hats in the original boxes. I also have an affinity for the small circumference berets. A future article on porkpies and berets would be welcome. Love your blog. Keep up the good work. Men need it!

  11. Wonderful article on the Fedora. Might I suggest a similar piece on the Homburg? I have a white, pearl gray, and a black one, with jauntily up-turned side curvatures to the brim.

  12. Hats off to you for another great article. Fedoras can look great with a little age on the wearer, but it’s tough for millennials to pull it off without looking like they are playing
    dress up with daddy’s clothes.

  13. I’ll second John Penman even though I don’t own any of his hats, I am familiar with his work. I do own several hats made by one of John’s mentors that made the hats for Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. In an unrelated matter, I would like to add Art Fawcett of Vintage Silhouettes to the list of bespoke hat makers.

  14. Nice article! I have a couple of dozen for all kinds of occasions. Most are Borsalinos from a vintage Angora gray fedora (NOS) up through a navy blue beaver fur wide brim that I bought from Bernie Utz’s on Union St in Seattle. They also set me up with my Christy’s top hat. I second the recommendation for Optimo in Chicago, Tiffani, in particular. My olive fedora is a work of art! My 4 Homburgs are great for the charcoal and navy suits. I live in Alabama and you can’t wear fur felt comfortably past mid-May if that long. The sweat is not good for the felt in any event. However, I’ve learned not to spend a lot of money on summer straws because with the heat and sweat, they won’t last more than 3 years or so with frequent wear even if you have several among which you rotate. The last thing I want to suggest is to consider a foul weather hat. I use a fabric black fedora crown, turn down brim. I think I actually got it from Penney’s years ago. Stetson has a couple recently advertised for about 40 bucks. I prefer to save my fur felts for fair weather. And lastly, to make a bold statement, try a Tesi boater on Derby Day! With a horse-themed bow tie, Winchester shirt, blue blazer, khaki or stone linen trousers and spectators, de rigeur!

  15. I own a vintage black Borsalino (Godfather hat) and am struggling as to where I can wear it. I cannot wear it driving. I would like to where it more often but the events I attend do not seem to fit. Symphony, lectures, concerts, etc. I suppose I just wear it to and from the event and not in the car, which make it somewhat pointless as a fashion accessory.
    I also own an Italian Panama fedora, which I just acquired. I plan to wear it this fall as part of my ensemble for outdoor activities.
    I would like to hear what readers think are the definitely Do-Not-Wear occassions for a fedora?

  16. Dear Raphael
    A couple of years back as part of 150years celebration Stetson reproduced its famous Whippet ; I bought two .. They are really well blocked and stand out .
    Here in Australia we have Akubra all over the place , no longer made using fur felt .

  17. Great article. I own several. Living in Southern California I wear Panamas during warm weather and beaver felts in cooler. My hats are custom which means they fit well. I do have a fedora that has western grade felt for rainy weather. My favorites are homburgs. My navy blue one I wear with tuxedo and a grey one for my stroller. As one who is follically challenged, the fedoras reduce my pate, ears and nose from skin cancer. Plus they look great!

  18. If one is in the New York City area, plan on stopping by JJ Hat on 5th Avenue. From Borsalino to Stetsons, the guys in the shop have been very helpful in selecting appropriate headwear, in this case a fedora. They will also steam your hat for you while you wait. They are around the block from my tailor, Kozinn and Sons – it’s a welcome opportunity to pair a hat with suiting fabric at the start.

  19. Great article!

    I wear a small brimmed Fedora most days, except on the hottest summer days. I have about 10 different colours for different outfits.

    If you are in Australia you might like to know there is an actual hat store (bricks and mortar) in Katoomba in the Blue Mountains in NSW called The Hattery.

    You can go in and try on hats – very nice people there to help you. And great hats. Lots of Akubras. They sell online too.

  20. Art Fawcett at Vintage Silhouettes is by far my favourite hatter! His work is great, and his ribbon work even better. I actually got to work with this summer learning how to make hats. He is a really nice person. Also I don’t think there is anything wrong in wearing a colourful hat, I myself own both a green and a red fedora (similar in colour to the green nappa and red suede gloves on Fort Belvedere). Although I tend to wear my hats as the focal point of what I wear. Also I think there are plenty of ways to wear fedoras in a casual manner, especially straws. I think it depends more on the color of the hat and style of crown.

  21. Wool hats tend to get destroyed by rain. Beaver fur is best, or rabbit mixed. Also, Art Fawcett ( Vintage Silhouettes) makes superb bespoke hats on the West Coast – even by mail!

  22. Thanks for posting this very interesting and informative guide to fedoras. I am basically bald and live at 6,200 feet above sea level, so I started wearing serious hats about 8 years ago. My first serious purchase was while I was visiting in Berlin and found Coy Hüte (Hats) in the Hackesche Höfe. It’s a dark blue rabbit felt fedora with a broader rim. I really liked the hat and when I was back in Berlin the next year, I returned to Coy and ordered a handmade dark grey rabbit felt fedora. I traveled onwards and attended a seminar, before heading back to Berlin. I had gotten a phone call from Nora, telling me that my hat was done. Each time I wear it, I get compliments. I’ve since ordered and received two more hats from Coy Hats, and am completely happy. The hats were made to my measurements and are examples of very fine handiwork. I have some vintage hats as well, including a Stetson fedora with the Cavanagh edge mentioned in the article.

  23. HI,
    I HAVE A FEW 8 PANNEL CAPS , HARRIS TWEED FLAT CAP ,BURBERRY OILED CAP,
    A BRUTE LEATHER BUSH HAT,
    A SUMMER STRAW HAT 2,
    A BAIGE INDIANA, A DUNN & CO GREENYGREY TRILBY WITH STRIPE TWEED RIBBON, A REISSE BLACK SOFT DERBY, A VINTAGE OLIVE FELT COUNTY BY CHRISTY SELLING, A BLACK HAND MADE CHRYSTY WITH A BROWN TWEEDRIBBON, A BIG BRIM DARK GREEN MADE BY CHRISTY FOR HARRODS COUNTRY SHOP, HAS A FISH HOOK PATTERN ON WOOL RIBBON.
    ALL NEW TO ME,
    I HAVE ONE I COULD REALLY DO WITH YOUR HELP ,
    IT IS BLACK VERY NICE FINE FUR FELT WITH A 25MM BLACK RIBBON , THE BOW IS VERY NEAT WITH A 5MM SMALL RIBBON ON CENTRE OF THE KNOT, A 55MM TO 60MM BRIM, CROWN HIGHT 90MM TO 100MM,,
    NO FINISHED EDGES, A FINE LIGHT BROWN LEATHER SWEAT BAND,
    ONE SIDE HAS A GOLDEN HARE LEAPING, ABOVE IT “THE HARE” AND BELOW IT REG TRADENO,
    AND UNDER THAT THE SIGN OF A FUR HAT,
    THE OTHER SIDE HAS ALL PURE FUR?
    ABOVE THAT BIGGER IT LOOKS LIKE NEILL a REX ???????
    ALSO THE OTHER SIDE ABOVE MENTIONED I THINK = NEILLS TRADE MARK ?
    I HAVE SEARCHED AND ONLY FOUND THINGS THAT DONT MAKE SENCE,

    MY CLOTHES I WEAR WITH MY HATS ARE
    DEHAVILLAND REAL 4 STITCH LINED HEM AND CUFF DARK GREEN VELVET COLLAR , MAIN COLOUR IS BOTH GREEN AND BROWN ,TRUE COVERT I LOVE IT HAS A TOP POCKET,
    ALSO A SEARS OAKBROOK TWOTONE BROWN AND WHITE DOGTOOTH TWEED LINED WITH A TWEED MUSTARD OLIVE BROWN WOOL SHELL, 2 SLIT POCKETS AND 2 PATCH POCKETS UNDERTHAT,
    AND A HANS KELVIN BLACK FROCK OVERCOAT,
    FULL LINNEN SUIT,
    VINTAGE DOUBLE BRESTED AND A HUGO BOSS BEBOP D/B,
    THAT WILL DO FOR THE TIME, SORRY FOR THE SPELLING , I AM A JAZZ TRUMPETER AND DISLECYA WORKS FOR THAT BUT NOT WRITING, 250 TIES, 40 CLIPS CUFFLINKS & PINS,,
    ANY HELP WOULD BE GREAT, I LOVE THE SIGHT

  24. You left off the telescope crown. There is one featured in the Stetson ad. Most vintage straw fedoras, particularly Dobbs, have them. I live in Florida and own lots of vintage ones with telescope crowns. And a couple of felt ones.

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