The Evolution of Hats From Form to Fashion

There is something about straw hats that inexplicably attracts us.People can hide balding, frizzy hair or a poor dye job beneath the folds of a lovely hat. They can use the colors of the fabric to bring out their eyes, match their outfit or call attention to the structure of the face. Lastly, through their choice of clothing apparel style, they can show their personal taste.
Montecristi Panama hats are made by master weavers from the town of Montecristi, in the coast of Ecuador. Very thin straw is used to obtain a sharp and tight weave that produces the finest straw hat in the world! Depending on the fineness of the weave a Montecristi hat can take several two months to weave. The result is a hat with a soft texture and an elegant natural straw color.Cuenca Panama Hats come from the highland town of Cuenca. They are made of thicker straw that allows a hat to be woven in a couple of weeks. These hats are usually bleached or tinted beige. They are regarded as affordable hats of good overall quality.

Straw hats became popular from 1880 to 1920 as the perfect piece of apparel to keep the hot sun off one's face. The brimmed straw hat was perfect for men and women who spent a lot of time in boating, taking road trips in uncovered cars through the countryside, picnicking and playing tennis etc. One variety was called "the boater," which was seen as the perfect addition to a striped blazer or flannel trouser outfit. Today they can be worn with western apparel, dress suits and leisure wear. Popular and fashionable straw hats are made by Dobbs, Stetson, Borsalino, Biltmore, Scala and Bailey.

Many different style hats are available for womens also. At first, women wore headgear to blend in with men, hiding their true identity so they could have equal opportunities with males. However, once discovered, hats were seen as a very beautiful addition to a strong woman.

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