This article is on the pork pie hat or sometimes fondly known as the mini-fedora. Education first: pork pie hats are hats made from felt or straw and are especially common among jazz musicians. Pork pie hats were once a staple for British men, and actor Buster Keaton made thousands of the hats during his acting career. Fedoras have a more C shaped top and are more common. Don’t start worrying whether you have a pork pie or fedora; most likely it’s a fedora.
Now to fashion: hats add a versatile accent to any style. Mini-fedoras have recently made a come back into the trend of fashion. These hats can be found in any clothing or accessory store. The hats themselves come in the basic colors of black, white, tan, and gray. However, many of them have a strap across the top. These vary with wide straps and have a large variety of colors, providing fashionistas a good selection to pick from.
The hats also have many different patterns. The most common are the animal prints patterns, such as leopard, cheetah, or zebra. Moreover, they can have pinstripes, color patterns, and different shapes, so they are truly versatile.
The point of this article came about through a little bit of tongue in cheek, but these hats are great because of their unique look, fun colors, and bold statements. Try one on!