Fedora facts for kids
A fedora is a type of hat that has a soft brim and a dented crown. It became very popular in the early 20th century. Sometimes, people think of fedoras as the hat worn by detectives or even characters in old gangster movies.
Fedoras are often black, but they can come in many colors. They usually have a band of colored fabric around the bottom part of the crown.
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What is a Fedora?
A fedora is a stylish hat made from soft materials like wool felt, cashmere, or rabbit fur felt. It has a creased crown and a brim that can be shaped. The most common crease is a "teardrop" shape or a "center dent" with pinches on the front sides. The brim is usually flexible and can be "snapped up" or "snapped down" in the front or back.
Where Did the Name Come From?
The name "fedora" actually comes from a play! It was a French play written in 1882 by Victorien Sardou, called Fédora. The main character, Princess Fédora Romanoff, wore a hat that looked like what we now call a fedora. This hat became very fashionable after the play was a success.
When Were Fedoras Popular?
Fedoras became super popular in the 1910s and stayed fashionable for many decades, especially through the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s. Many men wore them as part of their everyday clothing. They were seen as a symbol of style and sophistication.
Over time, fedoras became less common for everyday wear but remained a classic accessory. Today, many people still enjoy wearing fedoras as a fashion statement. Some famous people, like Jack Abramoff and Richard W. Lariviere, are known for often wearing fedoras.
Images for kids
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A fedora made by Borsalino with a gutter-dent, side-dented crown, the front of the brim "snapped down" and the back "snapped up"
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A hat-making factory in the 1940s.
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Humphrey Bogart wearing a fedora in the film Casablanca.
See also
In Spanish: Fedora (sombrero) para niños
