fedora

Fedora is a soft felt hat with a wide brim and a shallow crown, typically creased lengthwise and pinched at the front. It is commonly made from felted animal fur, such as beaver or rabbit, though modern versions may use wool felt or blends. Brim width usually ranges from about 2.5 to 3.5 inches, and the brim can be snapped up or left down. The crown may be teardrop-shaped or pinch-front, with a center crease.

The name is thought to derive from the title character of the 1882 play Fedora by Victorien Sardou. It gained popularity in the early 20th century as an urban fashion accessory and later became associated with cinema, detectives, and formal attire.

Fedora Linux is a community-driven open-source operating system sponsored by Red Hat. First released in 2003, it emphasizes free software and regular updates on a six-month release cycle and uses the RPM package manager. GNOME is the default desktop in many editions, though other environments are available.

In fashion, fedoras remain a classic accessory; in computing, Fedora is one of the leading Linux distributions.