Bailey Hats Wool Felt | Derby

The Derby Is A Classic Bailey 1922® Style.It Features A Derby Crown With A Roll Brim With Bound Edge.It Is Crafted Out Of Our Stiffened Wool Felt Body. The Derby Is Fully Lined And Trimmed With A Classic Grosgrain Bow, A Removable Feather, And A Comfort Sweatband.

Hand-Crafted In The Usa.

Peaking In Popularity Towards The End Of The 19Th Century, The Derby Felt Hat Offered A Midway Between The Finer Formality Of The Upper Class Top Hat And The Casual Functionality Of Middle Class Soft Felt Hats.It Was Usually Worn With Suits Or Overcoats For A Timeless And Sophisticated Effect That Is Just As Prevalent Today As Ever.In London, The Derby Became The Traditional Headwear Of Gentlemen And Has Become Something Of A British Cultural Icon.