The bowler hat
A hard felt dome with a short brim curled at the sides. See the classic on your own face.
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The bowler, or derby in the US, is a hard felt hat with a rounded dome crown and a short brim curled up at the sides. The hatmakers Thomas and William Bowler made the first one in London in 1849, to an order from the hatters James Lock & Co. for a customer who wanted to protect his gamekeepers' heads from low branches; the felt is stiffened with shellac to make it hard.
Because it is rigid, a bowler must fit exactly: it cannot give to your head the way soft felt does. Wear it straight and level, sitting just above the eyebrows.
FAQ
Is a bowler the same as a derby?
Yes. Bowler is the British name, derby the American one.
How should a bowler fit?
Exactly: the hard felt does not give, so it should sit level without pressing anywhere and without rocking. Measure your head and buy that size; sizing tape can fix a hat that is slightly loose.