Pork Pie Hats

About Pork Pie Hats

The pork pie hat gets its name from the food it resembles - a small round pie with a flat lid and crimped edges. It first became popular in the mid-1800s and has spent the last two centuries passing between subcultures. Jazz musicians wore it in the 1940s and 50s, Buster Keaton made it his trademark, and the ska and rude boy scenes of the 1970s and 80s gave it a whole new generation of fans. More recently, Walter White wore one throughout Breaking Bad, which introduced the style to a lot of people who had never thought much about hats before.

At HatsXCaps, we carry pork pie hats in the styles that actually get worn - classic wool felt for fall and winter, lightweight straw for warmer months, and leather for something a little more rugged. The silhouette works year-round and pairs well with everything from a shirt and jacket to a casual everyday outfit.

If you like the low-crown look, our Trilby Hats and Fedora Hats are worth a look too.

PorkPie Hat FAQs

Why do they call them pork pie hats?

The pork pie hat gets its name from its shape. When viewed from above, the flat crown and crimped brim closely resemble a traditional pork pie - a small, round British meat pastry with a flat top and pinched pastry edge. The name stuck when the style first appeared in the mid-1800s.

What's the difference between a pork pie hat and a fedora?

The main difference is the crown. A fedora has a taller, pinched crown with a lengthwise crease running front to back, and a wider brim that can be shaped. A pork pie hat has a flat, telescoped crown with no crease and a shorter, stiffer brim that turns up slightly at the edge. The pork pie is generally lower-profile and more structured than a fedora.

How much does a pork pie hat typically cost?

Most pork pie hats fall between $30 and $100. Basic cotton or paper straw styles tend to sit at the lower end, while wool felt and leather versions usually run higher. Branded or handcrafted options can go beyond that, but for a well-made everyday pork pie hat, $40 to $80 is a reasonable range.