Optimo – Colonial

599 $6,999 $

This style originated from the original Panama hats sold to miners in route to the California gold fields who stopped in Panama on the way. Back then the hats were sold rolled up in cane tubes or balsa wood boxes. When unrolled for wear, the center line in the top of the crown was evident as a result of the rolling. Later hatters adapted this unintended result into a specific block crease.

Price as Shown $9,999
Quality Grade 27-28
Hat Material Panama
Color Natural
Brim 2 3/4″
Crown 5″
Hat Band Price Included
About the Hat

This is a higher crown Optimo style at 5″ with a 2 3/4″ cup and snap brim.

About the Band

22 ligne grosgrain ribbon trim with kick bow.

 

Description

The classic panama hat for modern gentlemen – in timeless elegance. The perfect accessory also for women. A touch of elegance of days long gone..

Fineness of the weave: Superfino, finely woven – approx. 24 weaves per inch. For the manufacture of this hat our weaver needed about 3 months. After we have received your order, we will require 1 – 3 days to iron and block the hat body. Finally we sew in the ribbon and the sweatband by hand. 1 or 2 additional days may be required for an extra smaller or wider brim and for less common sizes (55 or 61 to 63). For that, we have to find the right hat body and enlarge or reduce the brim.

What is special about our genuine Panama hats? 

Once we receive your order, our hatmaker in Montecristi selects the right hat body. Then the hat body is steamed, blocked and finally the desired hat band is attached. Our finest Panama hats are not stored for long time. Therefore, you can feel the difference – the hats are smoother and more flexible.

To determine your hat size, measure the circumference around your head with a tape measure about a half-inch above your eyebrows where your hat will rest. If you don’t have a tape measure, determine use a string and measure the length with a flat ruler. If your measurement falls between sizes, please choose the next largest size. Now you have your hat size.

Additional information

Size

56 (21 7/8''), 58 (22 5/8''), 60 (23 1/2''), 62 (24 1/4'')

Quality

Grade 11-12, Grade 13-14, Grade 17-18, Grade 23-24, Grade 27-28

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