Fedora

Drawing of a fedora
A fedora

A fedora is a hat. The name of the hat comes from a play called Fédora by Victorien Sardou, named after the main character.[1] Popular in the early 20th century, it has become a stereotype for gangsters or private investigators (PIs).

They mainly come in black, sometimes with a band of coloured fabric around the rim.

Some people, such as Jack Abramoff and Richard W. Lariviere, become known for wearing fedoras.

References

  1. ↑ Encarta Dictionary, Microsoft Encarta Premium Suite 2004.
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