I've always liked the fedora. I'm not sure exactly why, but I have some sort of fascination with them. My father never wore one, but I do remember my grandpa wearing one every now and then when I was a wee lad.

I get a real kick out of films portraying the early 1900's where all the men (professional or blue-collar) are wearing them around town, on their way to/from work, out to the theater or dinner with their girlfriend. They seem to add a touch of class, in a Humphrey Bogart kind of way. In fact, it was a movie that brought this to mind over the weekend...The Good Shepherd [a good flick].

Unfortunately, the fedora isn't really in style anymore. I've seen a few chaps wearing them, but it's typically in the Benny & Joon style...not necessarily the look I want (or am able to) pull off. 

In fact, I even own one. Yep, I'm a card-carrying member of the 'fedora owners club,' but have only worn it a handful of times. Honestly, I don't really know why I have one other than just to say that I do. Come to think of it, I bet my fascination stems from Indiana Jones. Admit it, what 11 year old boy didn't want to be Indiana Jones in 1981...or 2007? Look, I might actually be him in disguise.  

~tod