Panama Hats

[T4920]

Nothing strange about this, great post.

A little history, a little humour, and a dog in a hat.

What's not to love!?

[mclaincausey]

Nice thread and post!

Here’s mine in Riviera Maya

[ShaymenFX]

Thanks man @T4920! Effortless cool from you both @mclaincausey! Love it!

[goosehd]

This topic has been moved from general chat to accessories. Depending on the interest levels, it may stay as an independent topic or combined/merged with the hats and beanies thread.

[Anesthetist]

Great post IMO. I’ve been looking at panamas for a while but havent been able to nail down the right one. Nice fit on yours, and I’ll heed your advice!

[Mizmazzle]

Awesome post! I’ve actually been to Cuenca, Ecuador. Birthplace of the original Panama hats Teddy Rosevelt made famous back in the day. Really cool small town with awesome architecture. Incredible hat shops all over the town. My buddy and I went on a bit of a hat buying frenzy while there.

[Dmart]

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[ShaymenFX]

@Mizmazzle that must have been a fantastic experience!

My advice for anyone looking to buy a Panama hat is to buy from a reputable store and make sure its the genuine article handmade in Ecuador. That way your helping keep this craft alive and supporting the local economies where these are made. Also, I'd recommend spending a little bit more and buy one that is foldable. That way if your traveling you can 'roll' it and slip it inside a cardboard tube. Most reputable sellers will have advice on how to do this.

[mclaincausey]

Mine’s a Stetson I got from Meyer the Hatter (made custom for them) in New Orleans. I love it and it fits perfectly though. And Meyer is absolutely worth a visit any time you are down there.

[Mizmazzle]

Nice McLain! These are the two I bought while in Cuenca. While not the traditional large brimmed white model, these two called to me the most!

The one on the left I got in one of the nicer shops in Cuenca.