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The fedora has drifted in & out of the fashion forefront since it's popularity first faded post 1950's. These last few years this often felt, turn-downed brim, hat has been spotted more & more on the heads of celebs and the fashion forward. For fall 2010, the fedora has officially been branded as back.

Jake G spot

Origin of the Fedora;

In the 1880s Sarah Bernhardt, unquestionably the world's biggest star on the stage, appeared in a play called Fedora by Victorien Sardou. Bernhardt played the leading role of Princess Fedora and wore a similar hat that would eventually become known as the fedora. Into the 20th century, the fedora was worn by women. Men began wearing the style in the 1910s.

Johnny divine

*Ensure that you have the correct size of fedora, so that it neither falls down around your ears or leaves a red mark on your forehead when you remove it. If your head itches, it's too small.

On average, a woman's head is 22-1/2 inches but you should use a flexible tape measure to determine your specific hat size.

Matt the marvelous

Sean, man of men

*Consider the shape of your face. Women with oval or triangular faces may wear a fedora as far forward or back on their heads as they feel comfortable. Women with round or square faces may find a fedora with a slightly taller crown is more complementary to their faces, while those with oblong faces are most flattered by a fedora with a shorter crown.

the King

lovely Leo

* Change your hairstyle so it will look good both when the hat is on and when you take it off.

Cary grant me just one * wish *

{this photo is for YOU Renee Finberg, yes you..well me too}

Greggory - that grin could melt pavement - Peck

*Angle the fedora slightly to the left or right to determine the most flattering position. Use a mirror to view the hat from every angle possible. A fedora should look good from every angle once it is placed in the proper position on the head.

Hugh basically looks good in anything & a whole lot of nothing at all.

David - perfect cheekbones for a fedora

*Take your fedora off indoors unless you're in a lobby or elevator. If a woman enters the elevator, take your fedora off. Outdoors, you can tip your fedora by slightly raising the brim when encountering a woman. If you stop to talk to the woman, remove your fedora. Remove your fedora for the National Anthem or in the presence of the US flag.

Frankly - no one rivals Frank in a fedora.

good to be naughty - Colin

*Choose a flattering color. Since a hat rests on top of the head and is very near the face, wearing a fedora that is an unflattering color can make your complexion look sallow. A fedora should be tried on in natural light to check the true color of the hat and how it reflects on your face.

yeah that's right, the Justin

*How ever you wear your fedora, I highly suggest leaving it at home should you be a dead ringer for my Aunt Mildred from Minnesota. Zach wasn't paying attend to my blog again.

* Change the existing ribbon, or add a ribbon where there is none. Velvet and satin ribbons lend themselves to feminine styles. You want to pick a ribbon that is at least ½ inch wide. The color or pattern of the ribbon should reflect your personality and style.

J Crew Fall 2010

* the most fabulous of fedora wearers *
Kate-the-great, my daughter.

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forever fedora

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