A fedora hat is a hat with a soft brim and indented crown. It is typically creased lengthwise down the crown and "pinched" near the front on both sides. Fedoras can also be creased with teardrop crowns, diamond crowns, center dents, and others, and the positioning of pinches can vary. The typical crown height is 4.5 inches (11 cm). The term fedora was in use as early as 1891. Its popularity soared, and eventually it eclipsed the similar-looking homburg. The fedora hat's brim is usually around 2.5 inches (6.4 cm) wide, but can be wider, can be left raw-edged (left as cut), finished with a sewn overwelt or underwelt, or bound with a trim-ribbon. Stitched edge means that there is one or more rows of stitching radiating inward toward the crown. The Cavanagh edge is a welted edge with invisible stitching to hold it in place and is a very Fedora hats are not to be confused with small brimmed hats called trilbies. Fedoras can be made of wool, cashmere, rabbit or beaver felt, and are usually constructed from felt, fur, or animal hides. The width of the brim, overall size, and color of the hats are subject to change with fashion trends
. The fedora hat style is usually made of felt from an animal, but the cap style make also showcases its special style in straw, cotton, linen, or leather. Some varieties are also adorned with ribbon around the base of the crown
. The fedora is a quintessential gentleman's hat and is known for its unique and classic style
