Halpern Panama Fedora from Bailey of Hollywood is a classic Panama hat that is a must-have for warm-weather attire. It features:

• A classic 4 1/2" grad crown
• A 2 1/2" snap brim designed to provide years of sun protection
• A stylish two-tone color-blocked Japanese grosgrain band
• A finely woven sweatband for added comfort

The Craftsmanship Behind a Genuine Panama Hat

A genuine Panama hat is always woven with straw from the toquilla palm, grown in Ecuador. Here's how it's made:

• The toquilla straw is carefully prepared, and master craftsmen weave it to create the hat's body.
• Depending on the quality and fineness of the weave, the process can take anywhere from days to months.

For the Halpern Panama Fedora, the Brisa weaving method was used. This method involves:

• Crisscrossing the straw to create diamond-shaped squares throughout the hat.
• Using finer and thinner straw, giving the hat a polished and lightweight appearance.

From Ecuador to the USA

Once the Halpern Panama Fedora body is woven in Ecuador, it is sent to the Bollman Hat Company in Adamstown, PA, where expert craftsmen complete the finishing touches.

This versatile hat can be styled:

• Casually for tropical vacations and beach outings
• Formally with a linen or seersucker suit

Product Specifications

• Shape: Fedora
• Material: 100% Genuine Panama Toquilla Palm
• Band: Color-blocked Japanese Grosgrain
• Brim: 2 1/2" Snap
• Crown: Grad
• Crown Height: 4 1/2"
• Made in the USA with globally sourced materials

Sizing Guide

• Medium: USA 7-7 1/8 or 22"-22.5"
• Large: USA 7 1/4-7 3/8 or 22.75"-23"

How to measure your hat size:

1. Place a string or tape around your head about 1/8″ above your ear and across the mid-forehead.
2. Completely circle your head, holding the tape firmly but not too tightly.
3. Measure exactly where the hat will sit.
4. If your measurement falls between sizes, choose the next largest size.

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