Glossary: Hat Shapes
The richness of a lifestyle
Chic or casual, summer or winter, the hat punctuates the silhouette with precision. There are countless options, but our selection remains discerning: the finesse of lines, the lightness of materials, the accuracy of style - each model embodies a subtle balance between allure and comfort.
Fedora (or Borsalino, or Bogart)
This headpiece is the flagship model of the famous Italian hatmaker Giusepe Borsalino, and it's also a staple in all good hat shops, especially since this men's hat originally is now widely embraced by women. Its success is such that the term 'Borsalino' has entered common language to designate it. A distinctive sign of 1930s gangsters, it was also made famous by Humphrey Bogart or the film Borsalino (1970) with Alain Delon and Jean-Paul Belmondo.
Chic and elegant
You can adopt it, within the limits of good taste, regardless of the look you seek: as a bad boy from mafia circles, for its pop side like Michael Jackson, or even dandy (Johnny Depp, Kate Moss).
Couture
The Trilby
The Trilby is a shape close to the Borsalino with a short brim and distinctly lowered at the front.
The trilby suits all body types.
Originally a hat intended for men, it has been adopted by women who wear it for a boyish look or to enhance a feminine outfit that will stand out even more.
The trilby suits all body types.
Originally a hat intended for men, it has been adopted by women who wear it for a boyish look or to enhance a feminine outfit that will stand out even more.
Elegant, modern and versatile
Highly appreciated by many artists like Charlie Winston, Justin Timberlake, or Scarlett Johansson, the Trilby is associated with the music scene, which has made it a symbol of elegance.
Worn with rather sober clothes, it can be worn in winter or summer as many versions exist to suit needs: Trilby in straw, wool felt, or cotton.
Worn with rather sober clothes, it can be worn in winter or summer as many versions exist to suit needs: Trilby in straw, wool felt, or cotton.
Player Hat (or full-up)
The Player is identical to the trilby, except that the brim is turned up all around the crown. An ideal hat for a more relaxed look, it even has the power to make your best floral shirt look much less outdated!
More relaxed, it can make your floral shirts much less outdated
Note that the brim of some models can be lowered at the front, like a trilby, offering you two different styles depending on your mood. It's up to you!
Pork Pie Hat
The Porkpie features a low and flat crown on top and a small, regular brim turned up all around.
Originally made from wool felt, it also comes in a straw version.
Porkpie translates to "pork pie," mimicking the shape of this so-British dish, bon appétit!
Originally made from wool felt, it also comes in a straw version.
Porkpie translates to "pork pie," mimicking the shape of this so-British dish, bon appétit!
With a jazzy look, the porkpie suits a slightly round face
Made famous by the series Breaking Bad, but also by artists like Fred Astaire or Dean Martin, the porkpie is also often associated with ska music.
Outback Hat
Practical and protective, the Outback Hat is an adventurer's hat, designed primarily for protection.
Designed like a Fedora but with a fully lowered brim to better protect the neck from the sun. It is strongly associated with great explorers since its most famous ambassador, Harrison Ford, made it an essential accessory in his Indiana Jones films.
Designed like a Fedora but with a fully lowered brim to better protect the neck from the sun. It is strongly associated with great explorers since its most famous ambassador, Harrison Ford, made it an essential accessory in his Indiana Jones films.
Gentleman adventurer
This model will go very well with a casual outfit as well as a more formal one to which it will certainly bring an original elegance.
Bowler Hat
A true institution and cultural icon in London. Its name comes from its creator, Bowler, which means melon in English. It is an emblem for high society at the beginning of the 20th century.
A touch of whimsy
Today it brings a touch of whimsy, humor, and absurdity. Laurel and Hardy or even Charlie Chaplin certainly had something to do with it! It is also appreciated by the punk movement, certainly for its offbeat side.
Prefer sober outfits to which it will bring originality, rather than eccentric outfits that could make you look like a clown!
Prefer sober outfits to which it will bring originality, rather than eccentric outfits that could make you look like a clown!
Cloche Hat
The Cloche Hat or Cloche is a feminine model with a round crown and brims of varying lengths depending on the model and season.
Hat of the 1930s
Characteristic sign of the Roaring Twenties, women loved to wear it with a so-called 'boyish' cut, meaning relatively short. Today, it is back in fashion, although some find it a bit difficult to wear. It will suit your winter and summer outfits very well for a most charming retro look!
Floppy Hat
The Floppy Hat is a Cloche Hat to which long (or very long) brims have been added for better protection from the elements. Also popular in the 1920s, it has remained essential, particularly for summer models, very useful for hiding from the sun without risking sunburn on the tip of the nose. The floppy hat is a relatively imposing hat.
Elegant and very feminine, with its floating brim
It will be worn more easily with outfits that are not too flashy to avoid the 'too much' effect. In any case, be sure that a floppy hat will bring a touch of femininity full of elegance to your style.
Boater Hat
The boater is an iconic summer hat, associated with guinguettes, with a low crown and a flat, long to mid-length brim.
Summer hat in "guinguettes" style
It's a robust hat that holds its shape well to last all summer. It is protective and elegant. Note that it is now available in felt for winter.
