Borsalino

Borsalino is the name of a manufacturer and elegant men's hats, is particularly known for his fedoras the brand. The company was founded in 1857 by Giuseppe Borsalino ( 1834-1900 ) in Alessandria, Piedmont, Italy.

The felt hats of the company Borsalino are made from rabbit or Nutriahaar, which is responsible for the water-repellent properties and the low weight of the hats. Among the prominent institutions of Fedora by Borsalino included Winston Churchill, Theodore Roosevelt and Al Capone.

Specific Popularity learned the Borsalino brand mid-20th century by cinema and television. Known actors such as Alain Delon, Robert Redford or Marlon Brando made ​​the hat to her trademark. The first model was called Virgilio Dorse and was the 150th anniversary of the company in a limited edition of 1,857 pieces reissued.