Best Classic Porkpie Hats for Men of 2026

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Who wears a porkpie hat?

During the early to mid-20th century, porkpie hats were popularized by a number of actors and musicians, including Buster Keaton, Dean Martin, and Lester Young. They enjoyed a resurgence after being worn by the protagonist Popeye Doyle (played by Gene Hackman) in the film The French Connection (1971).

2. Why is it called a porkpie hat?

The Pork Pie Hat Also called the English pastry hat, the pork pie got its name from its telescoped crown which features a slight lip around the upper edge of the crown and therefore looks similar to a traditional English meat pie.

3. What is Heisenberg's hat called?

Bryan Cranston's character Walter White wears a pork pie hat in the AMC series Breaking Bad when he appears as his alter ego "Heisenberg", whose persona is associated with the hat.

4. Is a porkpie a fedora?

Typically, fedora brims are 2.5 inches or longer, whereas pork pie brims are less than 2.5 inches. Brim shape: Pork pies typically feature snap brims (named because they can be snapped up or down) that point up around the entire circumference of the hat, whereas fedora brims can be shaped in many different ways.