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Old 11-10-2015, 08:13 PM   #11790
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Originally Posted by Carruthers View Post


Headgear that's rarely spotted these days.

Men of my grandfather's generation wore them, very often as a component of their 'Sunday best' attire.

The only time they are seen now in any number is at a race meeting.

Owners, trainers and officials tend to wear them.

Probably as part of an unwritten dress code.


ETA: Language Barriers: Trilby vs. Fedora
They made a massive comeback for the British youth in the 80s
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