The word fedora comes from the title of an 1882 play by dramatist Victorien Sardou, Fédora, which was written for Sarah Bernhardt. … Bernhardt played Princess Fédora Romanov, the heroine of the play. During the play, Bernhardt – a noted cross-dresser – wore a center-creased, soft brimmed hat.

Why is fedora an insult?

As you can tell from the tumblr, it refers to the phenomenon of socially awkward people wearing fedoras because they think it makes them look “cool,” when really all they do is show their lack of taste. … we don’t have many fedora wearers here either.

What country do fedora hats come from?

The fedora draws its name from the 1882 play Fédora by French playwright Victorien Sardou, in which the main character wore a felt hat similar to the classic style. When Prince Edward of England began wearing the fedora in the mid 1920s, the hat saw a boost in popularity in Europe and eventually around the world.