Simons
Supple Italian Straw Minimalist Panama Hat Exclusive Collection From Italy
This Panama hat is crafted from tightly braided, premium-quality natural straw and imported exclusively from Italy. It has a 5.5-inch (13 cm) wide flat brim with a subtle upward curl, and a tapered crown with a shallow pinch; a size-reducer tape is included for fit adjustment. The hat provides sun protection and is suitable for warm-weather wear.
- Material
- Premium-quality natural straw
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- minimal, classic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Hats
Size
Specifications
A minimalist Panama hat made from premium-quality natural straw, imported exclusively from Italy.
Size-reducer tape for adjustable fit; 5.5-inch brim for sun protection.
- Material
- Premium-quality natural straw
- Style
- minimal, classic
- Occasion
- vacation, casual
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Hats
Additional Attributes
- premium-quality natural straw
- supple and flexible Italian straw
- size-reducer tape included for adjustable fit
- 5.5-inch (13 cm) wide brim provides sun protection
- imported from Italy exclusively at Simons
- minimalist design
- exclusive collection from Italy
Product Insights
Simons' exclusive Italian import Panama hat offers a dramatic resort silhouette with a 13 cm brim that exceeds face-shading benchmarks, crafted from premium natural straw that outlasts paper straw in moisture. Its Italian design and oversized brim provide value beyond traditional Panamas at CAD $150, although buyers must accept it is not crushable and requires a hat box for travel—trading weave fineness for styling.
Verified claims
- Brim
- 13 cm brim exceeds 12 cm work-hat benchmark for face shading.
- Straw quality
- Premium natural straw outlasts paper straw in sweat and moisture.
- Price value
- At CAD $79.95, the Italian-designed 13 cm brim hat sits below the $100–$150 price band that hat enthusiasts call a dead zone for genuine Panamas.
- Portability
- Hat requires a hat box for travel; not crushable.
- Exclusive import
- Simons' private-label Italian import, eliminating third-party brand markups.
- Care
- Spot clean with a damp cloth and avoid soaking; store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, upside down or in a hat box, to maintain the brim's 5.5-inch shape.
- Silhouette
- 13 cm brim—nearly double a classic Panama—creates a dramatic resort silhouette.
- Value proposition
- At CAD $79.95, this hat sits below the $100–$150 Panama dead zone, so its appeal is Italian exclusivity and silhouette rather than weave fineness.
- Fit
- Tape adjusts fit for smaller heads within 56–58 cm range.
- Lineup position
- At CAD $79.95, this exclusive Italian import with a structured crown and premium natural straw is priced below Simons’ $125 cloche.
- Market context
- Bypasses the $100-150 dead zone for genuine Panamas with Italian exclusive design.
- Breathability
- The natural straw is breathable and resilient, making it a better long-term investment for humid vacations.
- Brim stiffness
- One buyer reports the wide brim flops down, and that folded shipping made the flopping worse, leading to a return.
- Style
- The hat has a minimalist design.
Product record
- Title
- Supple Italian Straw Minimalist Panama Hat Exclusive Collection From Italy
- Brand
- Simons
- Price
- 150 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 7 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
This product Supple Italian Straw Minimalist Panama Hat Exclusive Collection From Italy Simons simons.ca | ||
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| Supple Italian Straw Minimalist Panama Hat Exclusive Collection From Italy: Choose this if you want an Italian-imported, minimalist Panama hat made of 100% natural straw with a wide, nearly flat 5.5 inch (13 cm) brim in a braided weave. It suits shoppers seeking a classic tapered-crown silhouette with a subtle darker trim along the brim edge, available in Ivory/Cream Beige or Brown. Note it comes in a single size, though a size-reducer tape is included to help adjust the fit.[1,2] | Trimmed Straw Panama Hat: Choose this if you want a light, soft paper-straw Panama hat with a wide, flexible brim for face and neck shade at the beach, garden parties, or everyday errands — it packs easily, and a hidden cord keeps it anchored in gusts. The one-size design fits like a large (about 59 to 60 cm) and has an internal drawstring that cinches securely for most wearers, but if your hat size is under 58 cm expect an oversized, slipping fit even when cinched. Also note the soft brim can warp after packing and may need steaming or reshaping, and wearers report the natural color looks darker in person than online photos.[3] | Italian Straw Minimalist Cloche Exclusive Collection From Italy: Choose this if you want a minimalist cloche in 100% natural straw, imported from Italy and presented by Simons as part of an exclusive collection, in an Ivory/Cream Beige one-size fit. The rounded crown with a short, gently downturned brim and spiral-braided, logo-free exterior suit a clean, understated look, while the adjustable hook-and-loop inner band and included size-reducer tape help fine-tune the fit. Note that listings report the brim width inconsistently, at 2.5 inches (6 cm) on the merchant page and 3.75 inches (9.5 cm) elsewhere.[4,5,6,7] |
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
Single natural straw Panama-style hat viewed from the front with a wide flat brim and a slightly pinched, tapered crown; visible braided straw texture in concentric rows.
- Overall shapeWide-brimmed Panama-style hat with a broad, flat circular brim and a tapered crown that has a shallow central pinch at the top front
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.46 · w 0.94 · h 0.42 (high) - Material and weaveNatural straw constructed from tightly braided rows forming concentric rings on the brim and vertical-ish rows on the crown; visible fine texture and small gaps between braids
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.50 · w 0.60 · h 0.34 (high) - Brim profileBrim lies nearly flat with a very slight upward curl at the outer edge, consistent thickness around circumference
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.66 · w 0.92 · h 0.24 (high) - Crown detailCrown rises from the brim with a smooth tapered slope and a shallow pinch/indent at the front center top; crown sides show continuous braided rows
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.44 · w 0.44 · h 0.30 (high) - Brim edge trimThin darker stitched or woven trim visible along the outer rim of the brim
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.84 · w 0.88 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Studio-style product shot centered on a light gray seamless background with subtle shadow under the brim; hat is fully visible and positioned in the lower half of the frame.
- BackgroundUniform light gray background occupying the full image area
- ShadowSoft diffuse shadow visible beneath and slightly in front of the brim, indicating top-front lighting
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.78 · w 0.68 · h 0.10 (medium) - Composition and cropHat centered horizontally, positioned near the lower third of the image with substantial empty space above
- Image qualitySharp focus on hat details with even studio lighting and minimal highlights or specular glare
Colors
natural straw beige· brim and crown straw#DCC3A4muted brown-beige trim· outer brim trim- Overall shapeWide-brimmed Panama-style hat with a broad, flat circular brim and a tapered crown that has a shallow central pinch at the top front
Variants
2 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4541438 | Supple Italian Straw Minimalist Panama Hat Exclusive Collection From Italy - Ivory/cream Beige - One Size | CA$150.00 | Yes |
| 4541439 | Supple Italian Straw Minimalist Panama Hat Exclusive Collection From Italy - Brown - One Size | CA$150.00 | Yes |
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Customer Reviews
1 total1 reviews · out of 5
Too floppy
The brim of this hat is so big that it just flops down. It was also shipped folded, which made the flopping worse. I returned the hat.