The Panama Experts
Global hatmakers with a deep love for handwoven Panama hats
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It all started in 2007 when we lived in Ecuador and fell in love with the beautiful craft of Panama hats. Since opening stores in France, Japan, Hawaii & Australia, we have mastered the art of the Panama. Taken this art further than any before us, and incited a global renaissance of Panama hats
If you want a beautiful summer hat, you're in the right place.
Anyone can call a hat a Panama - and they do. Whether it is plastic, paper, raffia or wool - but these are not Panama hats, just cheap copies being sold on the net. Learn how to tell the difference and make an informed decision - it's easy.
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.
Working out your true hat size is very easy. We will take you through the steps and subtleties of getting this right the first time, so when your hat arrives it fits perfect.
When it comes to travelling, hats are an essential item. If you take an ugly hat that is easy to pack, you end up with all your photos being of your ugly hat. The goal is to bring a beautiful hat and make sure it arrives in perfect condition.
In 2011 we moved into an old cork factory, filled our warehouse, made our home and opened our new store in Saint Tropez. Atticus loved running through the laneways, following the scent of freshly cooked croissants and chasing the pidgeons - squeeling with laughter.
I first met Chuck lurking at a street market in the South of France. A very handsome fellow with a joyous smile and mostly armless. He jumped in my backpack and has travelled round the world with us ever since.
For thirteen years we have chased the sun, having summer in Australia then Europe, Hawaii & Japan for the Northern warm days. Staying in the most beautiful places in the world, living as locals and running our hat stores. But home, is where my heart is.
Some cars are beautiful friends. Rosie, the Nash Metropolitan, was our runabout in Hawaii and she is magical. Everywhere we drive people will wave, smile and laugh - she is driveable joy.
