Gamble & Gunn British Made Straw Boater with Stripe Grosgrain Ribbon

PLEASE NOTE: These boaters will not be in stock for 8 -12 months as we are reworking the production, meanwhile we have some beautiful Italian made boaters the Cambridge & Henley which are of a similar quality but different weave to this style. See links below. We wanted to create a top quality British Made Straw Boater, the best that money can buy, and here it is; A truly stylish way to keep cool this summer! For this very special British made hat we have commissioned one of Britain’s oldest firms Toye Kenning & Spencer to create our custom ribbon trim. Still run by the Toye family, the firm has grown and diversified since its foundation in 1685 however its original values are unchanged- superb craft skills, quality and service. The company holds a royal warrant from her Majesty the Queen as supplier of gold & silver laces, insignia and embroidery and was commissioned to manufacture the medal presented to serving personnel in celebration of the Queens Diamond Jubilee. Crown Height is 7.5cm or 3 inch Brim Width is 6cm or 2 1/4 inch Made of 2 ply Coburg straw Grosgrain Ribbon by Toye kenning & Spencer Ribbon Colours are dark navy with a stripe contrast of sky blue & sunshine yellow Real leather sweatband with gold embossing Fully lined in white satin and mesh As boaters have a shallow crown, they are worn high on the head. Therefore, it is usual to select a boater hat size at least one size smaller than you would usually wear.