Description
Price: £375(plus your choice of bespoke hat band at checkout, £20)
The total price of this exceptional Panama hat is £395, however we will list it at £375 at checkout to allow you to personalise your hat by selecting your preferred bespoke band during checkout (£20). This means you can create a truly unique Panama hat, handcrafted to your own style.
Looking for something truly exceptional? The Cuenca Optimo 20–22 is one of our finest folding Panama hats, handwoven in very small batches by skilled artisans in Ecuador using an exquisite Cuenca 20–22 weave.
The Optimo is the most traditional of all Panama hat styles. Also known as the Colonial Panama, it is distinguished by its elegant centre crease and beautifully refined herringbone weave. Designed to roll for travel and return to its original shape, it offers the perfect combination of timeless style and practical luxury for those who travel frequently.
Steeped in history, this iconic design has been worn by distinguished figures including Theodore Roosevelt and Winston Churchill, making it a true symbol of understated elegance and heritage craftsmanship.
Each hat is handwoven in Ecuador before being expertly blocked and finished to the highest standards in England, ensuring exceptional quality and attention to detail.
Features
- Genuine Cuenca 20–22 weave
- Traditional Optimo (Colonial) style
- Handwoven in small batches in Ecuador
- Expertly blocked and finished in England
- Fully foldable for travel
- Distinctive centre crease with classic herringbone weave
- Approximate brim width: 10.5cm
- Travel tube sold separately
A truly exceptional Panama hat for those who appreciate authentic craftsmanship, timeless design and effortless sophistication.
