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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!
Perfect fit and a great hat!
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 Choose the Right Hat for Your Face Shape and Body Type
How to Choose the Right Hat for Your Face Shape and Body Type
Different hats are designed for different faces and body shapes.
When someone walks into my hat shop, I know immediately which hats are going to look good on them. I observe their face shape (especially their jaw), their build, and the style and colour of their clothes. When you have fitted more than 100,000 hats, you can also see what size head they are, which is one of my fancy hat tricks.
I wrote this article years ago to help people work out the right hat, but honestly the easiest way is just to send me your photo. That is why people go to a hatmaker: it cuts through all the confusion and you get professional help.
The easiest path: send me a selfie and answer a few questions, and I can tell you exactly what will work.
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If you’d rather learn to do it yourself, I’ll teach you, so you can find the right hat on your own.
Step 1: Work Out Your Face Shape
Look at the diagrams in this guide. Which shaped face are you? If you’re confused, look in a mirror or take a selfie. If you fall between shapes, choose the one you like the most, and that will work. Focus on your jaw, as it determines face shape more than anything. Now write it down, and you are ready.
There Are No Real Rules When Wearing a Hat
Before we get into it, I want to suggest that there are no real rules. Wearing a hat is a game, an interplay of ideas to express yourself. If you’re experienced and know how to speak Hat, you don’t need this guide at all. If you are setting off on your early hat journeys, this will give you a map, help you make a better decision, and get you a hat you love.
The Four Basic Hat Shapes
It helps to understand that there are four basic hat crown shapes. Each has a distinctly different look and fit:
The Best Hat for Your Face Shape
Oval Face
Your face is perfect for most hats, so you can wear whatever you like. Both men and women have the full range of choice, so follow your heart and choose the hat that excites you most. If you’re a beginner, choose the one you would feel most comfortable putting on in the morning. A dramatic hat is more likely to stay in your cupboard.
Square Face
With your strong jaw, it works best to choose an equally strong hat. Ideally, the width of the crown mirrors the width of your jaw, so the hat and your head become balanced. A low-set diamond crown like the King, Kerouac, Morpheus, Creme Brulee, and Indigo will look great.
Slightly taller diamond crowns work too, especially if you are tall. Look at The King, Mr Natural, Cuban, Ironside, Blue Valentine, Wanderer, Havana, and Diamond Fino. If you are after a wider brim, then consider the fedoras like The Iconoclast, Montechristi, Cuban and Captain Starlight.
Men: avoid rounded crowns, as they will feel chunky.
Women: a rounded crown can look soft, charming and very feminine.
Oblong Face
With a longer face, you need to balance your features. You have a nice strong jaw, so you can wear the full range of hats. The only thing to watch is head height. If your head is very tall, diamond crowns give the hat enough room to sit deeply on your head. If your head is not very tall, you can also wear a lower diamond crown like the Cuban.
It is possible to lengthen a crown with a little steam, but you need to ask for this when you order.
If you are shorter, steer towards centre dent crowns such as the Casablanca or Caribbean. And generally, if you’re taller, a wider-brimmed fedora is better, at least 5cm wide.
Heart Face
With a more pointed jaw and a wide forehead, you need to balance your face with a softer crown. Centre dents work best, mirroring the shape of your jaw and creating nice symmetry. All the classic centre dent hats will suit you well (the Casablanca, for example). Diamond crowns look good too, but don’t go too wide unless you’re rather tall.
Ideally, avoid very wide brims, or they will make you look top-heavy.
Diamond Face
Your face is chiselled and balanced, and much like an oval face, you can wear any hat you like. The more angular diamond crowns will be the most stylish, and centre dents will soften your features if you wish. Very short brims tend to make you look a bit pinched, so make sure the brim is 5cm or over.
Round Face
With a wider face, you need a wider hat. The crown needs to be balanced with your jaw, so avoid more pointed shapes like the centre dent. Diamond crowns all look good and provide crisp angles to play off against the roundness.
Avoid rounded crowns, as they accentuate a round face, although on women they can look soft and charming.
Tip: angling your hat has a greater impact than you’d think, so experiment to see what looks best on you.
How Your Body Shape Affects Your Hat Choice
When it comes to body shape, a lot of advice gets very confusing, so I’ll keep it simple. Matching the hat to your face is still the most important thing. These basic principles will help you avoid the more obvious mistakes.
Tall
If you’re tall, you can wear a bigger hat, meaning a higher crown and a wider brim. A tiny short brim will look disproportionate and a little comical. Hats make you taller, so if you don’t want to accentuate your height, choose a lower-crowned hat.
Short
Avoid very wide brims, as they will overshadow you and make you look smaller. Hats always make you look taller, so you can play with this and add extra height by choosing a taller crown. If you are very little, just be careful about overdoing it.
Curvy
With a little extra width, choose a wider hat to balance things out. A short brim will just make you look funny. A mid to wide brim will be the most flattering. When you see a beautiful curvy mama in a big curvy hat, it just looks great.
Skinny
Choose a hat that is not too wide, and you will look better. Veer away from heavy, big hats, as they will be too much for your build. The Iconoclast would be completely overwhelming, while the Casablanca Trilby will be flattering.
Combining Face Shape and Body Type
Most people are a combination of different face and body shapes, so stick with the basics and trust your heart.
If it’s still confusing, drop me an email with a photo and I’ll help you out. When I see your face and body, it is obvious what will work. Or you can book an online hat fitting and we’ll work things out properly.
Most people will be a combination of a different face and body shapes, so stick with the basics and trust your heart.
If it is confusing you, then with a photo, and I will help you out. When i see your face and body, it is obvious what will work. Alternatively, you can book in for an online fitting and we can work things out properly.
Already know your shape and want a Panama?
First read How to Spot a Real Panama Hat so you buy a genuine one.
Love,
Truffaux