Edie Hats

Welcome to Edie Hats - a hat shop like you've never seen before!

More than a store, Edie Hats is a place to explore, create and express yourself in an encouraging, playful atmosphere. From floor to ceiling and wall to wall, the shop is filled to bursting with beautiful, functional, fun, exotic hats and accessories.

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The Cordobès Hat – An old traditional hat meets the latest Haute Couture

Posted on August 3rd, 2010 by admin. Subscribe to this author's posts.

Antonio Garcia - available at Edie Hats

The Cordobès Hat is a round, stiff felt hat which hails from the Cordoba in Spain. While originally it was popularised by workers for the shade provided by its stiff wide brim, it has very much infused itself into the traditional culture of Spain.

The Cordobès Hat in the elegant equestrian arts

Today it is an icon in many great Spanish Artforms – Flamenco, Bull fighting, Equestrian Arts and other traditional festivals in Southern Spain. The Hat has become an integral part of the pageantry and spectacle. Dancers use the Hat as a focal point in many routines and the Hat regularly appears in costumes and celebrations.

Flamenco Dancer performing with Cordobès Hat at Cafe de Chinitas in Edie Hats

21st Century fashion has finally recognised the defined aesthetic of The Cordobès Hat. Chanel is the latest couture label to celebrate its unique character. It is the rigid structure that creates a striking image that is both strong and romantic.