Here's lookin' at you, Kid: a History of the Fedora

Hat amongst hats, the fedora is legendary, gracing the heads of movie stars of the film noir era, being an enduring symbol of masculine style. Worn by gangsters, film noir detectives, and the legendary Indiana Jones, it was also a universal everyday hat for all walks of life for decades. And while some unfortunate appropriations have sullied its reputation recently, it endures strongly to this day.
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The fedoras I wear in this video come respectively from the sadly defunct Jack Henry in Kansas City (RIP) and made by Stetson Hatters, and from Herbert Johnson herbertjohnson.co.uk
Title sequence designed by Alexandre Mahler
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This video was done for entertainment and educational purposes. No copyright infringement of any sort was intended.