Narrative

Panama hats are the ultimate summer headwear. Lightweight with a breathable weave and a brim wide enough to shield your eyes from the sun, Panama hats function great - and look even better. 

The more complex llano weave is similar to a herringbone weave, and makes for a more durable, finer looking hat compared to our Brisa hat. For hat junkies, this is technically described as a "Llano Fino" in grade 8-9. We have picked this grade to strike a balance between form, function and price - hats that are too fine are beautiful, but less breathable and cost substantially more. 

Customise your hats by picking your own hatband made from our range of exquisite necktie fabrics. Unlike most hatbands that are glued on, or attached with a simple hook mechanism, our hatbands are sewn down to the hat by hand in six positions to ensure they never come off. 

Our Panama hats are handwoven in Ecuador by Homero Ortega, a fifth generation family-run business. Each hat ships in a white cardboard carrier box printed with our Vanda logo in blue. 

** Please note that hats will be shipped by registered airmail only. Courier delivery is possible, but very expensive (S$100+) due to volumetric weight of the hat boxes, and will be quoted on a case-by-case basis. Please send us an email us for specific inquiries.

Specifications

• Colour: Natural
• Weave: Llano Fino
• Style: Panama Fedora
• Origin of hat: Ecuador
• Brim: Approx. 6.5cm (2 1/2")
• Crown height: Approx. 10.5cm (4 1/8")
• Hatband fabric:
  Solid Olive Shantung
  Solid Chocolate Shantung
  Burgundy-Cream Double Bar Shantung
  Navy-Cream Double Bar Shantung
  Artichoke Matka
  Chocolate Matka
  Navy-Blue Striped Seersucker
  Navy-Rust Striped Seersucker
  Navy Grenadine (Piccola)
  Navy Grenadine (Grossa)
• Sweatband fabric: 100% cotton
• Code for Llano, Natural: 
  Size S (55cm or 6 7/8 hat size) - OT9 
  Size M (57cm or 7 1/8 hat size) - OT10 
  Size L (59cm or 7 3/8 hat size) - OT11 
  Size XL (61cm or 7 5/8 hat size) - OT12