Straight boys are guiltier of the fedora popularizing, by and large, but we place the blame squarely on the LA douchebag aesthetic invading our cities the past half decade. The hipper gays out there have also embraced this Rat-Pack-inspired trend that’s been around now since 2006 or so, and we’d really like to call a stop to it, right now, for the love of all that’s good.
Now that Details is on this bandwagon, offering the following practical advice for acceptable donning of this hat, it seems obvious to us that the trend has jumped the shark and you should be reading better magazines. To wit:
A false tip, a clumsy doff, or an incorrect fit can render your cap dunced. If you’re in your twenties, there’s a chance you can get away with the casual fedora, as long as you keep what’s south of your chin simple. Avoid necklaces, graphic T-shirts, and vests, which, when paired with a hat, may cause a chemical reaction that results in Pete Wentz. If you’re in your late thirties or early forties, a classic gray fedora can be a smart and practical partner for a suit, provided you stay away from ridiculous embellishments.
We tried to tell you to stop ordering Cosmos, particularly in crowded bars, and hopefully some of you listened. And don’t get us wrong! It’s a nice looking hat. But please, kids. It’s just gone too, too far. Feel free to fight with us in the comments, but we hope you will not.
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People should wear what looks good on them and what they feel attractive in. Fedora or no fedora, i’m surpised The Sword gives a shit at what people wear, especially something that Details magazine says. Stick to the skin trade Sword, you do that quite well.
No arguments here.