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Hats and headwear’s have been worn for both fashion and function as early as the Egyptian times, and throughout the modern ages, different styles and forms of hats have come and gone with the times, but a true classic that has stood the test of time, one that is worn not only for its fashion and style but also for its function is the gentlemen’s fedora, a style that... Read More

Hats and headwear’s have been worn for both fashion and function as early as the Egyptian times, and throughout the modern ages, different styles and forms of hats have come and gone with the times, but a true classic that has stood the test of time, one that is worn not only for its fashion and style but also for its function is the gentlemen’s fedora, a style that is as iconic as it is versatile, warn by almost all walks of life, from royalty to politicians, from film to crime, and everything in between.

The term “fedora” came into the English vernacular as early as 1891, when the legendary actress Sarah Bernhardt portrayed Princess Fédora Romazov in a play by Victorien Sardou, where she wore a soft brimmed hat with a centre crease.

However, the style did not hit full-blown popularity until 1924. Prompted by Prince Edward of Wales adopted the style in his attires, which lead to the gentlemen of that era to take up the fedora, leading to the fedora’s increase in popularity among the wealthy and the fashionable of the era.

In more recent times, during the 50s, the fedora hat saw a brief decline in popularity, but the rapid expansion of the entertainment industries saw the fedora take on icon status, featured by key and popular characters and personalities such as Harrison Ford’s Indiana Jones, Frank Sinatra, The Blues Brothers, just to name a few.

What makes a fedora is its design, these elements can be broken down into; Material, Crown, Brim, and decorations and/or embellishments.

The Classic fedora is generally made of high-quality felt, often produced using rabbit fur, cashmere, or wool. However, modern style has seen the use of straw and other lighter materials to provide a lighter feel and a more casual fit.

The Crown is the main trademark of any fedora, and because of the soft and flexible material, the crown can be shaped, pinched, and creased to the wearer's desire, to achieve the style and look that would suit best.

The brim of a fedora also offers limitless possibilities, through its width, finish, and positions. Whether a curved brim for a sturdier and more formal look, or a curved brim for a more relaxed feel.

Last but not least is the decorations and embellishments, whether it is feathers, ribbons, bows or buckles, there are endless ways a gentleman could decorate their fedora to reflect their personal style. These decorations would often be placed around the crown of the hat, above the brim, or incorporated as part of the brim.

A good fedora is built on exceptional quality which means it is built to last, and much like quality leather footwear, it will mold to the wearer's body making it more comfortable and better fitting. While at the same time, endless combinations of styles, materials, colours, and decorations gives the fedora absolute flexibility and versatility, to ensure to fit any outfit or every gentleman.

What outfit should i wear a fedora with?

Some people like to wear fedora with their outfit everyday, this outfit would could be either with a full suit with a tie or it could also work well with a smart casual outfit like a plain tshirt with a pair of chinos and a sports jacket. If you want to make a statement with your outfit then add the fedora to it and people will notice you straight away and be ready for compliments.

What are some fedora care tips?

Its normal for your fedora to get dirty or wet, but looking after it will extend the life of it especially when it's made of 100% wool felt. If if gets slightly dirty then brush off the loose dirt with a hat brush, if it's wet then let it dry naturally, you don't want to use a heater or hair dryer as this may cause the hat to shrink or become distorted. In terms of storage, you should always place the hat upside down on the crown and not resting on its brim, the reason for this is if you place it flat on a table or surface it can change the shape or flatten it, if you really want to extend the life of your fedora, we would recommend storing it in a hat box that supports both the crown and brim.

What are the different type of fedoras?

Fedoras come in different types just like suits, each have their own feature and of cause different occasion, The most original is the Classic Fedora which is what most of the Fedoras are that The Suitcase stocks, then we have the straw fedoras which are made of Panama straw, next up is the Safari Fedora which you most likely would have seen in the movie Indiana Jones.

Where can i buy a fedora hat?

Currently The Suitcase stocks 100% Wool Felt fedoras from Tasteless Hat Co. which is a hat brand from Hong Kong, all fedoras are handmade by masters in Hong Kong. Tasteless Hat Co. is sold exclusively on The Suitcase and with every purchase a luxury hat brush is included.