Men's Trilby Hats
A refined profile, distinctive proportions, and effortless everyday style.
Our men’s trilby hats are defined by their shorter brim, typically snapped down in the front and turned up in the back, creating a compact, distinctive silhouette. Closely related to the fedora but with its own proportions and character. At the heart of the collection is Belfry Italia, developed directly with the Italian hatmakers we visit and work alongside to combine exceptional materials, skilled craftsmanship, and thoughtful design in styles created exclusively for Hats in the Belfry.
Created Alongside Our Hatmakers in Italy
Twice each year, we visit the workshops behind our Belfry Italia collection, working directly with experienced hatmakers, carefully selecting materials, colors, crown shapes, brim widths, trims, and finishing touches that bring our collections together. Their generations of craftsmanship bring an understanding of hatmaking that can't be replicated. The exchange of Italian craftsmanship and customer insight is what shapes the collection.
The result is a selection of trilby hats developed together, crafted in Italy, and exclusive to Hats in the Belfry.
Find Your Trilby
Classic Trilby
A creased crown paired with a short snapped brim creates the traditional trilby profile that is refined, distinctive, and versatile.
Summer Trilby
Lightweight linen, straw, and raffia give the trilby a relaxed warm weather personality that's equally at home on vacation, at an outdoor event, or around town.
Wool Trilby
Wool and other fine cold weather materials add warmth and structure while maintaining the trilby's compact, tailored profile.
Men's Trilby Hat FAQs
What is a trilby hat?
A trilby is a brimmed hat with a creased crown and relatively short snapped brim. It shares many characteristics with the fedora, but it's more compact proportions give it a distinctive, stingy brimmed appearance.
What is the difference between a trilby and a fedora?
The primary difference is the brim and overall proportion. A traditional fedora generally has a wider, more substantial brim, while a trilby typically has a shorter, narrower brim. Because the terms are sometimes used interchangeably, looking at the actual brim width and crown proportions can be more useful than relying on the name alone.
Is a stingy brim hat the same as a trilby?
Not necessarily. "Stingy brim" describes a particularly narrow brim rather than one specific hat style. Many trilbies have stingy brims, but other hat shapes can also be made with short brims, such as a pork pie.
What is the difference between a trilby and a pork pie hat?
The most obvious difference is the crown. A trilby generally has a creased crown similar to a fedora, often with front pinches, while a pork pie has a lower, flatter crown with a circular crease around the top. Both can have narrow brims, but a trilby will have a snapped front brim.
Can a trilby be worn casually?
Yes. The trilby's smaller proportions make it particularly easy to incorporate into an everyday wardrobe.
What are the best trilby hats for summer?
Linen, straw, raffia, and other lightweight natural materials are excellent warm weather choices. They provide breathability and comfort.
What are the best trilby hats for fall and winter?
Wool felt, merino wool, and wool-cashmere blends provide warmth and structure.
Who should wear a trilby?
A trilby is a good choice for anyone who prefers a smaller brim. Its compact proportions can also make it an approachable first brimmed hat for someone who feels a traditional medium or wide brim fedora is too much hat.
How should a trilby hat fit?
A properly fitted trilby should sit securely and comfortably around the head without excessive pressure. It shouldn't move easily during normal wear or feel tight enough to leave pronounced pressure marks.
The Belfry Difference
Superior Materials. Master Craftsmanship. Inspired Design.
For more than four decades, we've specialized in hats. Today, we take that experience directly to the source, working with accomplished hatmakers in Italy, Ecuador, and the United States to build a collection around what matters most: exceptional materials, skilled craftsmanship, distinctive design, and lasting value.
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