A Trilby hat (or simply Trilby) is a soft
felt men's
hat with a narrow brim and a deeply indented crown. Traditionally it was made from
rabbit hair felt, but now it is sometimes made from other materials, such as
tweed, or
wool.Trilbies are softer than
Homburgs, and have a flexible brim instead of a curved one. They are similar to
fedoras, but with a narrower brim. The hat's name derives from a play based on
George du Maurier's 1894 novel
Trilby. A hat of this style was worn on stage during the play's first
London production. The Trilby has been a symbol of chic elegance and class, and has been associated with
jazz,
ska and
soul musicians. It has been popular among the
rude boy,
mod,
skinhead and
2 Tone subcultures.
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