In the USA the Fedora has become a generic term for the fuller brimmed felt hat with dented crown. Whilst Trilby tends to denote its British cousin, purists sometimes draw a distinction between the two with the Fedora sporting a broader brim snapped down at the front. The look became popular following the staging of the French play €˜Fedora€™ written in 1882 for the well-known actress Sarah Bernhardt who wore this new hat style. In the early 20th Century hat took on a more masculine form, crossed the gender divide and earned a reputation as a prohibition Gangster or G-Man€™s hat €“ a suave look with a hint of danger that helped to secure its popularity. This is the look of the Christys€™ Classic Fedora €“ available in a vast array of colours, chosen by you from our broad swatch palette. Please allow up to 7 working days for this hat to be made.