Heading outdoors? Don’t forget your hat.
With plenty of sun-soaked days ahead of us, it’s the perfect time to add to or upgrade your headwear collection. No matter what your summer plans involve – in our neck of the woods a hat is a non-negotiable accessory.
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As well as layering in visual appeal, the fluted folds of this playful classic style are designed to help it collapse down like origami, packing away compactly. Another sensible consideration: the grass fibre woven material is certified UPF 50+.
Set against a deep blue backdrop, white floral embroidery lends an air of Mediterranean breeziness to this denim design that would make the great finishing touch for dressier outdoor occasions such as long summer lunches or garden weddings.
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Advertise with NZME.With macrame detailing that has come to be something of a signature of the craft-centred brand, this Wynn Hamlyn cap has stylish protection all sewn up.
This lantern-shaped offering in the nation’s favourite shade of black is a slightly more formal alternative to the classic sandy raffia iteration.
Sensi Studio launched in 2010 as a design and product lab, hand producing products in Ecuador that combine an artisanal concept and an of-the-moment aesthetic. That approach is evident in this oversized sunhat. Both sensible and sculptural, it is woven from Toquilla Straw, braided from palm fronds which grow among the Andes Mountains and prized locally and internationally for enduring quality and beauty.
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Advertise with NZME.Klay’s unisex hats are made in assorted cottons and linens sourced in Japan. The hats come in one size (with a brim circumference of 60cm and height from brim to top of 9.5cm) but an internal adjustable drawstring and brass toggle helps each wearer personalise their fit.
This panelled running cap is a prime example of the expansive appeal athleisurewear provided in 2024 when technically focused performance wear was worn around the clock. The Trilogy Tapes is a music blog, turned record label, turned apparel line founded by Will Bankhead, one of the original graphic designers from London skate brand and streetwear pioneers Palace.
Available in a range of washed-out pastel shades, Sunward Bound’s surf hats come replete with details that ensure they’re up to the task of hitting the waves. Adjustable chin straps and a rear buckle will secure the hat in place so you can focus on the sets rolling in, while a quick-drying fabric provides all-day UPF 50+ protection. There’s even a hidden pocket to stash a key in.
So named because of the distinctive wave that crests through its brim, this cotton creation gets handmade right here in Aotearoa. Extra wide ties give this design an extra level of draped coverage against the elements that will prove handy year-round.
Kowtow’s sturdy bucket hat is available in three sizes of varying crown circumferences – so there’s a good fit for melons of all sizes.
With vintage stripes in saturated primary colours set on a terrycloth – there’s an undeniably nostalgic feel to this design. The pattern carries on under the 6.5cm brim, allowing an unbroken line to carry through when you flip the brim back. The brand advises the textured fabric is prone to sun fading – which will only add to the classic charm.
The combination of sky-blue cotton and sunny yellow thread creates a thoroughly summer colourway on this casual cap that offers anonymity alongside an ignorable touch of luxury.
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