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    Kalahari
    Pedal Straw Braid Boater Hat

    This oversized boater, available in tobacco and navy, is a perfect accompaniment for a day at the races or attending a summer wedding.... Read more

    The Kalahari is a wide-brimmed pedal straw boater with galloon ribbon chin ties, velvet ribbon bow, and vintage daisy detailing.... Read less

    Kalahari Boater
    Colour
    Tobacco
    Size

    PRODUCT DETAILS

    Measurements

    This couture classic is a free-size head fitting and is attached with elastic at the nape and comb to anchor in place.

    • Base Width : 53 cm
    • Brim Width From Crown: 20 cm
    • Crown: 15 cm width x 7 cm height
    • Chin Ties: 3.5 cm width x 100 cm length
    Care

    Due to the nature of Couture hats and the various different delicate materials we use to make them, it is best to contact us about specific care and cleaning questions.

    Materials
    • Base Material: Pedal straw braid.
    • Trim Material: Vintage daisy flowers, velvet ribbon bow, ivory galloon ribbon chin ties
    Styling & Fitting

    Style with a summer dress or suit. 

    Please note that all couture pieces come with a complementary Lock & Co. hat box.

    • Hat Style: Oversized boater
    • Wide-brim pedal straw boater with galloon ribbon chin ties, velvet ribbon bow, and vintage daisy detailing
    • Base Material: Pedal straw braid
    • Trim Material: Vintage daisy flowers, velvet ribbon bow, ivory galloon ribbon chin ties
    • Attachments: Elastic at the nape of the neck and comb to anchor in place
    • Free-size head fitting
    • Base: 53 cm width
    • Brim length from crown: 20 cm
    • Crown: 15 cm width x 7 cm height
    • Chin ties: 3.5 cm width x 100 cm length

    How to measure your hat size.

    Hat Size Chart

    Lock & Co. Hatters x Royal School of Needlework

    Every Lock & Co. hat purchased is carefully and expertly hand-prepared in our London shop by one of our Hatters, before being whisked out of our famous green front door.

    To find your perfect hat size, we suggest booking a virtual appointment for a consultation with one of our stylists here

    HAT CHARACTERISTICS

    At Lock & Co., we sell the finest hats and caps. To achieve this, we pay particular attention to specific hat characteristics - style, fit, durability, and materials. We share these characteristics with you for each hat to help you decide on the perfect choice.

    Find Your Size and Style

    Style
    Boater
    At Lock & Co. we offer a wide selection of styles of hats. What defines a hat style is its form: overall shape, height/shape of the crown, width of the brim, and material type. These define a style e.g., Fedora, Trilby, Panama, Cloche, Tweed cap etc.
    Material
    Pedal Straw Braid
    Lock & Co. hats are made of the finest quality material. These can range from exclusive Escorial wool, Scottish Tweed, and cashmere to Toquilla straw for our Panama hat.
    Shape
    Oversized Brim
    Different styles of hats have different shapes to them, including classic, fuller, narrow, and standard fits, or with an oversized or a wide brim or sporting a particular shape - bell, birdcage, etc.

    AS FEATURED IN

    The Kalahari Boater looked gorgeous in this shoot for the May 2023 issue of Harper's Bazaar.

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    HOW TO
    MEASURE HAT SIZE

    STEP ONE

    Place a tape measure around your head positioned mid-forehead and just above the ears.

    STEP TWO

    What size is my head? Take note of the measurements in centimetres or inches.

    STEP THREE

    What's my hat size? Use the hat sizing chart below to find what hat size you are.

    Hat Sizing Chart

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