A fedora is a hat with a soft brim and indented crown. It is typically creased lengthwise down the crown and "pinched" near the front on both sides. Fedoras can also be creased with teardrop crowns, diamond crowns, center dents, and others, and the positioning of pinches can vary. One of the primary reasons for the immense popularity of Fedora hats is their timeless style and inherent sophistication. With their pinched front, wide brim, and structured crown, Fedora hats exude an air of refinement and elegance. Soon after, fedora hats became a popular fashion statement and symbol for women's rights activists, standing for liberation and assertiveness. Before long, the fedora style spread to all women and fashion-forward men like Oscar Wilde and Prince Edward VIII.