fedora

A fedora is a soft felt hat with a creased crown, often with a brim. The hat's name originates from the 1882 French play Fédora, where the title character, Princess Fédora, wore this style of hat. Initially worn primarily by women, the fedora was adopted by men in Europe and the United States by the late 19th century and became a wardrobe staple throughout much of the 20th century, though women continued to wear them as well. Hats, in general, can serve protective or ceremonial functions and often reflect fashion or status.12