A formal hat typically worn on special occasions. Emoji

Objects

A tall, black stovepipe hat with a wide brim and a dark ribbon band. It looks exactly like the traditional formal headwear that peaked in popularity during the 19th century.

Usage Context

This emoji is frequently used to convey a sense of elegance, sophistication, or celebration. It’s also the go-to choice for magicians, circus performers, or when referring to a classic, dapper look. You might see it paired with ✨ to signify a special event or a bit of theatrical flair.

History

The top hat was a staple of formal Western dress from the late 1700s through the early 1900s. It was added to the Unicode standard in 2010 to provide a graphical shorthand for formal wear and entertainment tropes, eventually becoming a staple for signifying high-status characters in digital messaging.

Details

Glyph

🎩

Unicode

U+1F3A9

Shortcode

:emoji_u1f3a9:

HTML Entity

&#xD83C;&#xDFA9;

Specifications

Vendor Microsoft

Category Objects

Subcategory clothing

Unicode Version 6.0

Emoji Version 1.0

License MIT

Microsoft Fluent License

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