Sometimes it's hard to know which is the right hat for you. After fitting tens of thousands of hats, I have a pretty good idea of what will work.
You can get lost in face shapes, builds, style, noses and an endless array of variables. Or just give me the chance to show my skills - submit this form and all will become clear.
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They are only made in Ecuador, specifically around Montechristi on the coast, and around Cuenca in the mountains.
Inferior versions, often using the same straw, are woven in Columbia, Peru, Bolivia and Mexico. They may appear similar, but they are by definition not a Panama hat. In our modern age, any white hat is called a Panama, whether they are made of plastic, paper or felt.
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A gentleman called from Singapore today, desperate to clean his fino Panama that he had spilt a cup coffee into. Accidents happen, stains appear and they can be solved relatively easily - read on.
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When I ship a Panama across the Earth, I typically ship a slightly larger hat to allow for shrinkage. Included with your hat is a little packet of foam hat spacers. You need to install these spacers to get your fit just right.
This video runs through the process of installing those spacers, to get a perfect fit. It is worth the effort, and you will not notice the pads as they are very thin.
When your hat feels a little tight you simply pull a pad out, then all is well again. It is simple, easy and it works beautifully.
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The Definitive Guide to Buying a Panama.
Explore the secrets and subtleties of this handwoven art. Learn how to get it all right, so you have a new favourite hat without any hassles, first time.
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