A trilby hat is a narrow-brimmed type of hat with a short brim that is angled down at the front and turns up slightly at the back. It was once viewed as the rich mans favored hat and was frequently seen at horse races. The hats name derives from the stage adaptation of George du Mauriers 1894 novel Trilby, and a hat of this style was worn in the first London production of the play, and promptly came to be called "a Trilby hat". The trilby has a slightly shorter crown than a typical fedora design, and its brim is narrower than that of a fedora. The trilby is often worn halo-style at the back of the head, whereas the fedora is worn forward so the generous brim can provide sun protection.