Italian Straw Skimmer Hat
Italian Straw Skimmer Hat
192050
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Made in Italy
Although superseded by the Panama hat in this century, the Skimmer was for many decades the man's straw hat of choice. The Italian Skimmer by Capas is Made in Italy from 4-ply Koberg straw. This is an authentic, high quality Skimmer hat often associated with barber shop quartets, jazz bands, and the like. (Also known as a Boater or Sailor).
Approx.
3 1/2" Flat Top Crown
2 1/4" Flat Brim
Made of:
100% 4-Ply Koberg Straw
Striped Hat Band with Side Bow
Firm/Stiff Body
Leather Sweatband
Lined
Sizes: Fitted - Sizes 6 7/8 (S) to 7 3/4 (XXL); fits true to size.
Customer Reviews
I’ve wanted a good quality hat like this since I was a kid and saw one in a movie! I finally pulled the trigger on this one, and I love it! This hat is the real deal! It’s very rigid and sturdy. My head is 59cm. I ordered a 59 and it was just a tad big, but a make-shift hat sizer made it fit perfectly. Thank you, Village Hat Shop!
Love the hat. Great quality just like the originals back in the day. Thick, stiff straw. The only negative I have for this hat is the way they attached the sweat band. They used some kind of machine chain stitch that is visable around the bottom edge of the hat and can be seen when wearing the hat. Other than that it’s a nice hat.
I found some photos of my grandfather from the 1920’s of him wearing a hat just like this. 100 years later it’s nice to know that old world Italian craftsmanship is still alive and well. This is a beautifully made hat, much nicer than I was expecting, and will be my Easter hat and summer picnic hat. Just like grandpa.