Pork Pie Hats are named after their resemblance to the Earl of Porkington, Lord Peter “Pie” of Snozbury, who had his hair done by a baker.
It gained popularity right around the turn of the 20th century, where it was often seen adorning the head of one Buster Keaton. Later it became the preferred style icon of figures such as Frank Lloyd Wright, Lester Young and Robert Oppenheimer.
One could argue that this hat was responsible for the creation of the atomic bomb. But one would look rather foolish if they did.
Fedork Pie
Rolls off the tongue, dun’it?
The Pork Pie is a variation on the Boater hat, which has a similar shape except for a wider, flattened brim. The Pork Pie has a shallow crown with a narrow brim, sometimes rolled inward, sometimes flat. The shallow crown led to the necessity of a telescopic, dished top that would pop up slightly to be worn correctly.
Due to this dishing, the shape of the crown resembles a traditional English meat pie.
Hence the name Pork Pie.
Not because of the Earl of Porkington. That was just a bit of silliness.
In making, the shape and height turned rather into something more akin to a Fedora. Hence this first itteration shall be known as the Fedork Pie.
Better luck next time.
For now I just needed
a green hat.
