The Open Crown Panama is a rare and beautiful hat—left unshaped, it invites the wearer to mould it, crease it, or leave it tall and proud. Woven in natural toquilla straw and finished with a tall, cylindrical crown, it offers a sense of old-world romance and freedom not found in pre-blocked hats.
Traditionally used by milliners to create custom crowns, the open crown can be pinched, dented, creased, or worn as-is, making it the perfect choice for those who value individual expression or want a high crown silhouette reminiscent of early 20th-century style.
Its presence is distinctive, sculptural, and versatile — a hat that becomes what you make of it.
✦ Key Features
Unshaped Open Crown (Approx. 11–12cm tall) A tall, cylindrical crown that arrives smooth and unblocked, allowing full personalisation or a raw, dramatic silhouette for those who like it untouched.
6.5cm Firm Brim A classic mid-width brim with a clean edge, offering sun protection and balance to the tall crown.
Natural Toquilla Straw Handwoven in Ecuador from premium straw. Creamy in tone, breathable, and easily shaped by hand or steam.
Malleable & Adaptable It can be shaped to a centre dent, teardrop, or fedora pinch or left open and worn tall. It is perfect for hat lovers, milliners, or free spirits. I like to wear it with an Open Road-style crown and sometimes a Mountie.
Hand-Finished and Ready for Personalisation It is delivered with a finished brim and band but an open crown, leaving the final design in your hands.
✦ Why It Works
The Open Crown Panama is about freedom. It’s a canvas for self-expression, a nod to the past, and a chance to wear something truly your own. Whether you shape it once and let it set, or adjust it with the seasons, it will carry your imprint — and become more you every time you wear it.
It’s also ideal for those who love the tall-crowned look of early Panama styles and want a cleaner, more vertical silhouette without traditional blocking.
✦ Ideal For:
Creatives, stylists, or traditionalists who love shaping their hats
Tall crown lovers seeking an old-world look
People who want one hat with many possibilities
Minimalist wardrobes are looking for a strong signature piece
Those seeking both structure and freedom in one beautiful object