Fedora hat

The Fedora, the accessory of choice in the world of cinema!

The invention of the Fedora shape goes back to Italian Guiseppe Borsalino, the founder of the famous Borsalino millinery, who gave his name to this hat shape. The fedora hat can also be called Borsalino. Fedora refers to all other hats not made by the Borsalino company.

This shape was highly prized by iconic film figures, such as Humphrey Bogart in Casablanca or Jean-Paul Belmondo in Borsalino, who staged Fedora hats magnificently. In the 30s and 40s, the Fedora was worn in many cult gangster films. The Fedora hat then competed with the Trilby shapes worn by the Blues Brothers and even Indiana Jones' Traveller shapes! Once worn as a fashion accessory by the upper class, the Fedora hat brings an assertive style to all your outfits.
La Chapellerie Traclet offers Fedoras for all seasons, summer or winter, and at all prices, from cheap Fedora hats to higher-priced Fedora hats. We have straw or cotton ones for the summer months and felt ones for the winter. You'll find a wide choice of Fedora hats, from a host of well-known brands: Borsalino, Stetson, Guerra, Flechet, Bailey and many more.

In case you're looking for a read on the rise and fall of the Fedora hat, we suggest Neil Steinberg's Hatless JACK: the President, the Fedora, and the History of an American style.

If you're having trouble choosing among our Fedora hats, we've provided a full panel of search tools at the top of the page. This will allow you to search for your happiness by material, size, color and brand in addition to the direct search bar.

Awaken your inner gangster, by treating yourself to the ultimate chic of a Fedora!

How to wear a Fedora hat

Wearing a fedora hat with a suit or blazer is instantly a recognition factor. It's the hat to have in a wardrobe for being dressed up. Choose a fedora with a wider brim to add a masculine edge.

After all, for most of the 20th century, until the 1960s the fedora hat was the law. When John Kennedy took off his hat at his presidential inauguration, men weren't considered dressed without their hats. In that century, the fedora was king (also known as a trilby in Europe) supplanting, in short order, all other styles for men.

Although the style is mainly associated with men, the name "Fedora" comes from the heroine of French playwright Victorien Sardou's drama presented in Paris in 1882. She wore the style of hat that would become the hallmark of films about Chicago gangsters, much worn by journalists in newspapers in the 1930s.

Today, the fedora hat is the style of the finest men. This style can often be worn in safari style with its brim down or the fedora crown with a brim turned down at the front and back. This shape received a huge boost with the Indiana Jones films, where the Indy hat was emblematic of the man. In our hat shops, our milliners offer hats to find your needs and hats for men but also for women.

The fedora hat is always present in our collections in summer and winter.

The fedora hat: a trendy look and a wide variety of materials

The fedora hat is distinguished by its elegant cut with its wide brim, slightly raised on the back. Worn in style by the biggest names in cinema, this hat is one of the must-have models.

The fedora hat: a shape that has inspired many trends

Originally made by Giuseppe Borsalino,the fedora is a hat appreciated by men for its sober, refined shape. Today, it is among the most worn hats, along with the famous trilby and traveller. Stetson, Brixton, Fléchet; the top brands also offer their own fedora hat designs.

La Chapellerie Traclet offers a vast choice of quality products. Of course, you'll find hats by Borsalino, the creator of the fedora.

The fedora hat: a model for summer and winter

If the fedora hat was originally made from rabbit or hare hair felt, it now comes in a variety of materials (wool felt, panama, straw, cotton, leather). It's easy to wear in winter, but also in summer. Indeed, wool felt ensures maximum comfort when temperatures are low.

While straw and panama are perfect materials for hot summer days. You also have a varied choice of colors. Black, brown, beige or camel are colors to favor for a sober look. On the color side, red, olive or white will suit more especially those looking for an original hat.

A mythical hat for a sophisticated look

Like the cap, Indiana Jones' traveller hat or the Blues Brothers' trilby, the fedora hat has become a mythical accessory. While it adds a sophisticated touch to a man, it looks equally elegant on a woman.

A trendy look with a men's fedora hat

You're looking for a men's hat that guarantees a chic, modern look. The fedora hat is an excellent option. In winter, bet on the comfort and sobriety of a black, brown or beige hat made from wool felt. The Stetson, Brixton and Fléchet brands offer models of this kind.

Thanks to Chapellerie Traclet, you benefit from a vast choice of fedora hats at attractive prices. This summer, would you rather swap your old cap for a straw hat? Opt for a panama or straw fedora from Barts, Brixton or Stetson. For an elegant, slightly casual look, opt for a white hat decorated with a black ribbon!

The fedora hat for women or children: an elegant shape for maximum class

The chapeau fedora can be worn by both men and women. Major brands such as Borsalino or Stetson offer a vast choice of women's hats, in a wide variety of styles. Looking for a fedora model for a refined look? You'll fall for a genuine Borsalino in red or black felt. Looking for a lightweight hat to wear in summer? Opt for the trendy look of a fedora hat in natural panama. When it comes to colors, dare the originality of olive, red or white.

Looking for a child hat? Chapellerie Traclet offers avast selection of caps and hats of all sizes for men, women and children. So, you'll easily find a fedora hat for a toddler or teenager, whatever the material you want (straw, panama, wool felt, cotton, etc.).

Want to please the whole family? Take advantage of our attractive prices on our fedora hats and benefit from free delivery on purchases of 90 euros or more!

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