Derby - Bailey

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 4 1/2" Derby Crown 2 1/8" Roll Brim with Bound Edge Wool Felt Japanese Grosgrain Band Removable Feather Comfort Sweatband Fully Lined Removable Feather 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.