homburg

A homburg is a hat of stiff wool felt, characterized by a single dent running down the center of the crown (called a "gutter crown"), a wide silk grosgrain hatband ribbon, a flat brim shaped in a "pencil curl", and a ribbon-bound trim about the edge of the brim. It is usually in dark colours, although variations are common. The original homburg was of slightly more generous proportions than often seen in 21st-century versions.Although the homburg is considered a formal hat, it is not an equivalent alternative to the top hat for formal attire. The Homburg is usually worn with clothing appropriate for semi-formal occasions, as well as informal attire.The name originates from Bad Homburg in Hesse, Germany, from where it originates and was popularised in the late 19th century by King Edward VII.

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