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One of the more interesting fashion subjects explored here on Chapeau Noir Golf in 2010 was Pelle Edberg, the European Tour player who came to our attention back in May for his unique headband.

Pelle Edberg of Sweden sporting his now signature headband, in action during round one for the Nordea Scandinavian Masters at Bro Hof Slott Golf Course on July 22, 2010 in Stockholm, Sweden. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images Europe)

Edberg recently sat down with European CNG correspondent Gene Oberto to reveal just what it was that he was wearing to keep his ears warm that day in May.

"I'm using the same headband when I ski. I've been skiing all my life and I thought it might be a new thing to bring it out to the golf course, and I did. This is the third year that I've been wearing it, and I have had a lot of people asking me what the hell it is," said Edberg. "On a cool day it keeps me warm, and it keeps the wind out of my ears which is good."

On making it his signature look, Edberg commented, "I think it already is my signature now, because people don't recognize me without the headband out there. After 2007, when I had a good year, people really started to know me by the headband, so it's a good promotional thing."

Edberg has an obvious flair for making statements on the course, and while he's clothed exclusively by Under Armour for 2010, he would like to see non-traditional golf brands get into the mix. "Brands like Diesel for example, who really know fashion, I think they would do great."

While Edberg doesn't necessarily have any other plans to create functional makeshift accessories, he has always had a bit of a knack for getting attention on course. "In the past I've used Lindeberg, when they were all into colors like pink, green, light green - you name it, they had it."

"I was wearing orange pants with a sort of pink t-shirt, and that wasn't really a good match, but, I used it to get attention when I was new out here. That's not a thing I would do nowadays, because I think I'm a bit more discrete now, except for the headband, which I think is a good thing."

Edberg is working hard to get back his full European Tour playing privileges for 2011, having had an off year in 2009, and doesn't rule out coming to the United States to give PGA Tour qualifying school a run in the future.

"It's been something I have wanted to do for the past two or three years but I just haven't been able to get there. I have plenty of gas left in the tank, so it's a matter of keeping the body fit. I think my game suits American courses."

Selfishly, Chapeau Noir thinks that having Edberg on this side of the pond would be a great addition to tour fashion watch. Regardless of where he plays, Edberg will always come to our attention for his inventive, impromptu style.

Personalities like Edberg who are creative enough to re-purpose gear intended for other sports and use them for golf, remind us that necessity is always the mother of invention.