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Hats for men are in style again

The porkpie hat, popularized by Gene Hackman when

Photo credit: Handout | The porkpie hat, popularized by Gene Hackman when he wore one in 1971's "The French Connection" (the chase scene alone is worth the rental), now in a classy felt version called the "Tony" from Eugenia Kim, $270; at eugeniakim.com, or try some of her cotton and woven options at Saks Fifth Avenue and saks.com.

Cedric the Entertainer isn't known for a surname. (It's Kyles.) But he is known for a certain accessory. So when he transformed from mere celebrity to global brand this summer, he didn't roll out sunglasses or fragrance. (Would anyone buy Eau de Ced?) He launched the "Who Ced?" hat line.

"I didn't want to do something that wasn't genuine -- I wear hats all the time," he explains.

Same...

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