Matthew Morrison and Jason Mraz wearing Fedora Hat
When I see Matthew Morrison a.k.a WILL SCHUESTER from hit series GLEE, I see his resemblance to Jason Mraz. I don’t know about you, guys, but that’s what I thought. And coincidently, coolspotters.com spotted them wearing the same kind of hat: a Fedora!
It’s a Castor Hat by Brixton made of straw in brown color. It is also ornamented with outer striped band made of luxurious silk lining with a dagger print and a Brixton insignia pin. The breathable straw construction was built to retain its shape wear-after-wear. The circumference sizes 25”.
Matthew Morrison’s Hat - Brixton Castor Fedora Hat
Looking both contemporary and classic, The BRIXTON CASTOR FEDORA HAT chicly covers Matthew Morisson’s curly hair – the type that Sue Sylvester can’t help picturing small birds laying sulfurous eggs in there.
MATTHEW MORRISON is busy recording his debut solo album with Mercury Record, to be released this Fall 2010.
Brixton Castor Fedora Hat - logo on the detail
Brixton Castor Fedora Hat as worn by “Will Schuester” - inside
“Castor” Fedora Straw Hat by Brixton
Ashley Tisdale wearing the same Fedora Hat as Matthew Morrison and Jason Mraz
The history of Castor Hat
The name CASTOR HAT ( kas ter ) is derived from French word for beaver. The felt hat was originally made from fur of a beaver. During the period 1550-1850, felt hats were very popular in much of Europe. Hats, like other forms of fashion, played a large role in reflecting one’s social identity. The shape and style of one’s hat signified to a passerby one’s profession, wealth and social rank and position. Color, shape and material all carried specific meaning.
European gentleman wanted fine hats. Quality hats required the best felting material available. In this case, beaver was an excellent raw material. BEAVER FUR could be easily combed to make a variety of hat shapes. It is also tight yet supple and will hold its shape far better under rough wear and successive wettings than felt made from wool or other types of fur. Likewise, beaver fur helped to provide stability and strength to the brim of the hat.
Due to the booming demand for beaver pelts in Europe, the animal underwent near-extinction by the early-mid 1600. This situation then led to the use of mixed material (demi-castor: beaver plus wool) and even substitute materials. Silk lining and straw hat were founded reliable and less expensive and more reliable. They were then became vogue.
About Brixton
Inspired by music, culture, and the people who surround them, BRIXTON is the collaboration of three friends who wanted to convey their lifestyle through unique products.
Created in 2004, the timeless and clean design of the Brixton collection is hard to duplicate and comes in a variety of styles that appeal to the individual in a modern yet traditional way. Each piece is constructed with the commitment to bringing the customer a high quality and limited product that they’ll want to hold onto forever.
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Comments 1
The hat on matthew's head (and Ashley's) is indeed the brixton castor, from last year. The other photos you have are of the Brixton Drifter, ( I think Iight be wrong about the model, but it is definitely not the Castor, the top is very different). It is straw as well, but not as cool of a hat.
Posted 14 Jul 2010 at 5:45 pm ¶Post a Comment