Bought the New Yorker 12 years ago - have worn it death. Spoke to Oska and decided on the Fino New Yorker - it is the most gorgeous hat ever! Thanks
Delivered as promised. Fits perfectly. Great communication as well.
I had been doing a lot of research to find this exact hat. The Australian is not your traditional Panama hat, However, it is a true Ecuadorian hand made hat, the style fits me well, and it’s exactly what I was looking for.
I contacted Truffaux with questions and the responses were such that I felt I couldn’t go wrong ordering from this business. They pride themselves in making sure you get the correct fit, tell you what to expect, and make sure your hat stays looking good for a long time.
The box this hat was sent in was sturdy and protected it well, however, because the brim of the hat is arched, the way it laid in the box it flattened the brim and messed up the overall appearance. I believe it will straighten out but I’ll need to work with it to make sure of that.
I would have loved to have this hat in a finer weave but Truffaux assured me this weave is best for this hat.
I’m looking for to wearing this hat for a long time.
Top quality hat and very comfortable to wear! Super quick delivery half way across the world.
The hat is beautiful; well made, well styled, looks great on me. I'm very happy that I found Truffaux.
Oska was super helpful, too, in ensuring that I received the hat in good nick. I live in rural Mexico and some standard shipping methods don't work for me. After explaining this to Oska, he was more than helpful, working with me to find a method that ensured I received the parcel. Do take Oska's sizing advice. While his recommendation was for a size larger than what I normally would wear, I didn't regret taking the advice. The hat fits really well. Thanks again to Oska for your help.
Many thanks to Oska.
Oska was great at suggesting hats for me from photos I sent and ultimately I chose the Golden Traveller. More emails went back and forth over sizing and then a very well packed hat travelled halfway round the world to me, arriving completely unscathed by it's trip. I'm delighted with it and with the service I received from Truffaux and would recommend them to anyone looking for a new hat.
It is really a great hat. After consulting Oska what might fit me well, I decided to go along with his recommendation and it does fit perfectly. Just a handsome great hat. Thanks alot Oska.
The New Yorker is a gorgeous and fantastic hat, don't hesitate! It makes you feel fabulous but its not too posh. It cools your head down, is very confortable to wear, the straw absorbs the sweat. Perfect!
The great interaction with Oksa helped the decission, shipping (around the world) was no problem, the hat arrived in perfect condition. I am very happy!
Handsome hat in just the right size and light as a feather. It arrived halfway across the globe quickly and well packed. Good experience all around.
I got the best Panama hat I have ever had from Truffaux. It exceeds my high expectations. And that is not the only reason I am writing this review. I am pretty fussy, and what I truly appreciated was Oska Truffaux's obvious personal concern that it be the right hat in the right size for me. I picked Truffaux because their web site is impressive about hat making and sizing. And I was right!!
Oksa was very helpful in answering my questions about selecting a panama and sizing. I went with the Cuban at his recommendation and man, it is an amazing hat! It suits my head shape perfectly, I've received lots of compliments on it, but most importantly, it is very light and cools my head astonishingly well. Just the slightest breeze and I've got instant a/c. Thanks Oksa!
I love a panama hat, and have many I rotate through, but don't like travelling with them because they get bent out of shape so easily.
A YouTube search on how to travel with hats led me to Oska's shop and my purchase of The Traveller, which arrived just in time for a 2 week trip to Japan and France.
The hat looks great, fits well (thanks to Oska's email assistance) and handles the rigours of travel better than I thought it would, springing back to shape from all manner of mis-treatment.
Great value for the price, I thoroughly recommend Oska and his hats, especially The Traveller.
The buying process was unbelievable. Placed an order and rapidly received a personal response asking if I had ordered the correct size. Sent in my measurements and it turned out I needed a size larger than what I had ordered. Who knew that hats shrink!
A week or so later the hat was in my hands. Quick considering that it had to make it from Australia to the United States. Tried it on, too big! My wife handed me an envelope which contained foam shims. Three of these and a perfect fit which will allow for shrinkage (hat, not my brain).
Wore it today for the first time other than trying it on. Hardly noticed it was there. Super comfortable. Looks good too!
If you want a piece of garbage with no customer service I guess there is Amazon.
If you want a great hat that will fit, you are in the right place!
Just arrived - absolutely amazing hat! And, I can’t say enough about how helpful Oska was in finding me the right hat, and his customer service is extraordinary. I’ll be buying more.
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How to tilt your hat - the oldest trick in the book.
ANGLE IS ATTITUDE - THIS IS THE TRICK TO LOOKING GOOD IN A HAT.
When it comes to wearing a hat well, there is one thing that matters more than anything else - tilting your hat!
There is a temptation to wear your hat square on your head, but this rarely looks good. When you angle it, you create energy and complexity and transform your appearance. If you want to look square and dull, then keep it straight.
When you look at old photos, everyone wore their hat differently, to express who they are and how they feel. It is a subtle art form and well worth exploring. Often you will lean towards wearing it a certain way, and it just feels right for you - sometimes it can like look like crap, so being aware of it and looking in the mirror will help.
If you want to look good, here are some options; if you sit in front of a mirror and try them out you will master this skill -
1. The Subtle Tilt.
For most wearers, this is more than enough to give your look sparkle. The simplest way to do it is to have your hat touching one ear, and on the other side, your hat sits 2-3cm higher. Lifting one side a little and give a subtle lift to your look - a sweet little angle. The best way to remember it is that you can slide your finger between your ear and your hat, on one side only. If you have squarish glasses, then it is even more critical, to take the boxiness out of your look.
2. The Heavy Tilt.
Taking that idea a little further it becomes much more dramatic. In France, the Italians would pour in during August holidays, and when they tilted their hats, they didn't hold back. It always looked amazing, and their bravery and carefree attitude shined through. They would promenade down the streets, checking themselves in the shop windows, laughing and playing with their hats.
3. The Forward Angle (Gangster).
One of the most significant mistakes people make is they push their hat down onto their eyebrows. They think they look cool and mysterious, but mostly they appear to be hiding. Ideally, your hat should frame your eyes, and to do this; you need your hat to sit at least 2cm above your eyebrows. Giving it a little space makes the hat feel natural on your face. People can also see you and will trust you more.
Then again, maybe you want to look a little mysterious or dangerous.
4. The Tilted Back (Irishman).
When you wear your hat on the back of your head, it feels carefree and relaxed. Possibly you can look a bit drunk, but that's not a bad thing. Of course, you can take it too far, and it will just fall off. It also gives you a halo effect, which can be very stylish.
5. The UpBrim (Halo)
This style is popular at the moment, and when done well makes the personal look angelic and otherworldly. It is an old jazz pose, with a sense of freedom and playfulness. When poorly done you look a bit like an idiot - it is a fine line that you will need to play with. If your brim has a heavy snap, it can look too much, but with a flat brim, it is rock'n'roll.
6. The DownBrim (Explorer)
If you snap your brim down at the back it gives it another look altogether - outdoorish, crisp and balanced. Some like it, some don't, but it is always an interesting option. I tend to do it when it is very sunny, and it helps shade my neck - I hate being burned (which is why I became a hatmaker).
Whichever brim style you choose, there is always the option of tilting it as well. So have a play and get to know your hat - its meant to be fun. If your brim doesn't snap up or down easily, you might want to try giving your hat a light steam to reshape it.
My article on the art of wearing hats will be of interest too.
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