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The trilby and fedora are two hats which are often mistaken for one another. To the untrained eye, it’s easy to see why as they boast many similarities in looks, not to mention their origins are also quite similar too.
If you’re wondering about the difference between trilby and fedora hats, keep reading and we’ll tell you all you need to know.
To understand the difference between trilby and fedoras, it’s important to first learn about each hat individually. A trilby is a hat with a short brim that is angled down at the front and turns up slightly at the back. It first made an appearance during a stage adaptation of George du Maurier’s novel ‘Trilby’. The lead actress of the play wore the short-brimmed hat and soon after, the style took off. Traditionally it was made from rabbit felt but it’s made from a variety of materials today including tweed, felt and straw. Hicks & Brown trilbys are all made from wool felt.
The fedora on the other hand is a hat with a pinch near the front and a shallow indented crown and a wide, round brim. Originating in 1882, the fedora outdates the trilby, but it also has its roots in theatre. First making an appearance in a stage play of the same name, the style rapidly grew in popularity once it was seen atop the head of one of the show’s characters. Usually, a fedora is made from wool, felt or cotton. Hicks & Brown fedoras are made from wool, the summer collection made from a paper straw.
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