I love things made out of other things. This hat is no exception.
It's a quality hat, none of the coffee bags are worn, even slightly, and it's lined with cotton, so it breathes nicely and the headband absorbs sweat very well. All the stitching is top-notch, no loose threads, it will wear for a long time. The random patterns make each hat a one-of-a-kind and it suits my personal style perfectly.
It's not a pork pie, but it's its own thing. it's a great outdoor hat, it stays cool and it looks like something you'd wear on your next adventure to the Amazon.
This hat is going into my regular rotation.
Things to be aware of -
1. These hats run really big. Normally I get a 2x, but it was huge. I traded it on a 1x, which is a good fit, but I do feel like I could squeeze into a large if I wanted to. If you're questioning the fit, get one size smaller than normal.
2. The patterns are random. My 2x had a weird pattern on the front that I didn't like, so I went to the shop to exchange for a smaller size and pick a pattern I preferred.
3. I don't think it's a pork pie. Technically, yes, the brim turns up all the way around, and it's the correct width for a pork pie, but the turn up is very high and the curve is extreme. If the hat is tilted back on your head, or someone is shorter than you, all they will see is the brim. That's not a bad thing, it just doesn't have that classic pork pie appearance. And the same goes when you turn it down all around. The angle is such that your head is in a cone, so IMO it doesn't work as a bucket.
That said, if you are even slightly on the fence, I recommend going to the shop if you are able and check it out in person.
