Trilby Hats
Trilby hats have been in and out of style since the 1800s, and are coming back as a huge fashion accessory for gentlemen and hipsters alike. Earning their name from a prominent piece of European literature, these hats are very similar to a fedora hat, but have subtle differences that separate them from the crowd. Today, as it has been the case for decades, both men and women sport this timeless look.
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Know Your Shapes: The Fedora Versus A Trilby Hat
Borrowing some of its style from the fedora, the trilby earned its name and gained popularity from a play in the late 1800s. Adapted from the novel Trilby by George Du Maurier, the actress playing the lead role wore the hat as part of her costume, making it an instant fashion accessory.
However, fedora hats have been a staple hat for Hollywood actors and the man of the street alike for years. The fedora is an easily recognized shape in the world of hats, and with the trilby hosting similar features, it is no wonder that it has been mislabeled as a fedora. Both the fedora hat and the trilby hat usually have a center dent or side dents in the crown and both can be made from a variety of materials. The true difference that defines the fedora from the trilby is the length of the brim. Trilbies usually have a much shorter brim than the average fedora, which can be snapped up or down. Most commonly, however, the brim is snapped up in the back, tapering down just above the wearer’s ears. Also, while fedoras are commonly seen as a men’s style, the trilby is worn by both men and women alike.
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Trilby Hat Fashion For A New Era
If you are looking to step away from the fedora fashion crowd and plunge head first into the word of trilbies, brands like Kangol, Bailey of Hollywood, and Bollman Hat Company have just the look for you. Kangol, has been the leader in contemporary hat fashion for decades, and offers a large variety of summer and winter trilby styles.
