Miller Genuine Panama Hats

Miller Genuine Panamas Hats are “The king of all summer hats”, the panama has remained the leader of the Miller Hats line because of its unique combination of smart appearance, lightness, coolness and durability.  The Miller genuine panamas are all hand-woven of “toquilla” fiber and imported from Ecuador and South America.   

Actually, it is said that an Ecuadorian named Francisco Delgado made the first Panama hat woven in the year 1629.  Since then, the weaving of Panama bodies has remained substantially the same - performed by native families who pass their skills on down from generation to generation.  

The tough “toquilla fibers’’ come from the leaves of palm plants.  They wash the shreds before they are rolled and flattened into the form suitable for weaving.  When the shredded leaves are processed and the fibers are in the form desired for weaving, they are sorted and selected according to length, thickness and color.  The more uniform the fibers are for each body, the better the finished hat can be. The finest grade of fibers produces the highest quality hat, not only because fineness of fiber results in fine texture but also because a hat of fine fibers takes considerably more time and effort to weave than a hat of course fibers.  

Nowadays,  the Panama hat brings an elegant boost to any summer outfit. It adds a sense of proper style to those sunny days, providing not only protection from the sun’s rays, but also an additional something like a welcome eccentricity.  The new collections of panama hats are colorful and fashionable. Remember, you get the look you want at Miller Hats!  

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Derby Hats

The bowler hat, also known as the derby hat in the United States,  is a firm fur felt or wool felt hat with a rounded crown, created by the London hat-makers Thomas and William Bowler in 1849. Hat wearers have traditionally worn the derby hat with semi formal and informal attires. The classic bowler hat was popular with the British, Irish, and American working classes during the end of the 19th century and beginning of the 20th Century.  The derby hat became popular among the middle and upper classes in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and the east cost United States.

The derby or bowler hat were also popular in the frontier, as were the wide brim hats worn by many cowboys.  Although smaller headgear was reserved for town wear, a few bank robbers like Charles Bolton, Alias Black Bart would wear it.  The Wild Bunch wore the Derby or bowler hat for formal wear, as we can see in one of their famous portraits.  Front row left to right; Harry Alonzo Longabaugh, alias the Sundance Kid, Ben Kilpatrick, alias the Tall Texan, Robert Leroy Parker, alias Butch Cassidy; standing: Will Carver, alias News Carver, & Harvey Logan, alias Kid Curry.

Many famous icons made the derby popular. Charlie Chaplin, who wore the hat as part of his costume, is the most distinguished one.  Nowadays, the derby is used in many classic films and theatrical performances. They often wore the hat in Kentucky derby events, Great Gatsby parties, or even formal events. 

We carry Miller Hats derbies in both wool and rabbit fur felt. The hat is available in black and it comes with a double bow grosgrain band.  We line them with the famous Miller Hats satin liners.  

So, If you are looking for a formal classic look, the derby hat is the hat to go with.  You can always pair your bowler hat with a business suit, a lounge suit or a stroller suit and wear it in formal settings.  They can also pair it with a classic overcoat.   The derby would add elegance to your outfit. 

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Bailey Hats by Miller

The Bailey Hat Company was founded by George Bailey in 1922 in Los Angeles, California.  Bailey was purchased by the Bollman Hat Company in 1986.   Bailey hats and caps are known for craftsmanship, innovative design and luxury fibers and fabrics including fur felt, wool felt, litefelt, genuine panama, shantung, toyo straws and many others.  These individually handcrafted hats are durable and carry a strong and sophisticated look.   

The Spring & Summer Bailey Hat collections that Miller Hats carries include Panama hats, litestraw hats and the raindura straw hats.  

The Bailey Panama hats are made of luxurious, lightweight, and natural straw hats.  They are of Ecuadorian origin and they get their name from the hat worn during the construction of the Panama Canal.  The panama hats are made from natural biodegradable fibers that come from the Toquilla plant and can take weeks to months to make one hat, depending on the Grade.  They are blocked and finished in the USA with a passionate focus on making exquisitely crafted items.  

Another Summer Straw Hat material includes the litestraw collection, which is a revolutionary fishing technology that softens traditionally hard straw headwear to create a soft, casual hat with flexibility.  The Bailey Litestraw hats come with a water repellent finish and comfort sweatbands.  Made in the USA.

Finally the Bailey Raindura straw hat - a revolutionary thermosetting yarn is hand woven inside a paper fiber straw hat body.  The hat is then blocked and treated with an ultra light yet extremely effective water repellent coating.  The results is the most durable, shape retentive, water repellant paper straw hat on the market.  Let it rain!  

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Miller Bucket Hats

The bucket hat was first invented in the 1900s as a purely functional headwear accessory to protect the farmers and fisherman from the rain, cold or heat.  Traditionally, the bucket hat has been sported by fishermen - that is why it is also known as a fishing hat and it was also worn by farmers.   The bucket hat is a small brim with a floppy brim to protect your eyes and face from the sun.  It was also very popular because it could fit inside a coat pocket.  The floppy hat was made of heavy duty cotton fabrics such as canvas, denim, or thick wool.  

In the 1940s the military troops started using a bucket hat in olive drab cotton fabric to protect the troops from weather conditions.  Later on this hat is better known as a Boonie Hat used currently by Troops all over the world and the US.  

In the 1960’s the bucket hat became a more fashionable piece.  The hat is adopted by many but especially the Irish and English.  This popular men accessory is worn in tweed, plaid and houndstooth patterns and it’s known as the “Irish walking hats”.     

But it’s not until the 1980s that the hip hop community really makes this hat a great comeback.  This time the bucket hat is more popular because of fashion trends and not just functionality.   Rappers and hip hop artists started wearing fashionable bucket hats and they became extremely trendy in the rap community and remained part of the street fashion through the 1990’s.  The popularity of the bucket hat is due primarily to the fact that the artist started wearing the hats on album covers, music videos, magazines, interviews, and every day.     

Currently, the Bucket hats are available in a variety of brands such as Stetson, Kangol, and Miller private labels.  They are made in a variety of materials such as cotton, linen, polyester, nylon, and waterproof materials.  In patterns, plaids, patterns, and a great variety of colors.

Miller Hats understands the importance of selling a well crafted bucket hat that can withstand the extreme weather conditions of the outdoors and also look fashionable.  Therefore, we have looked for top quality suppliers of bucket hats.  We have found the best quality materials for the best price.  Many of the bucket hats we offer are made in the USA some are imported from a variety of countries.

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Miller Casual Hats

The Miller Casual Hats are the perfect option for any Outdoor activity.  Weather you are planning to go on a trip or whether you are just exploring the outdoors.  Our Casual hat collection is designed to protect outdoor enthusiasts from the sun, rain or cold.  Our collection includes fishing hats, hunting hats, golf hats, safari hats, hiking hats, bucket hats, bonnie hats and even pith helmets.  Our goal is to get you the look you want even when enjoying the great outdoors.  

Our casual hats are designed to protect the outdoor enthusiast from whatever mother nature throws your way.  Protection from a long day outside under the hot sun is crucial for health and well being.  Therefore wearing a wide brim with a mesh crown to allow for breathing and air flow is ideal.  The breathing capability of the hat will help keep cool and reduce sweat and heat.  Many casual hats are water repellent, most come with adjustable chin cord straps to keep the hat secure while staying active.  Some will also be packable, you can carry with you in your suitcase or backpack and it will look great when you arrive at your destination.   

The Miller Casual hats are available in smaller brim, medium brim and wider brims.  Crowns come in a variety of shapes and the hats are made of top quality materials such as twill, ripstop, polyester fabrics, oilcloth materials, raffia straws, leathers, crushable wool, straws and many other options.  Some of the options will also come with floating capabilities in case you are on the water.   

Miller Hats understands the importance of selling a well crafted casual hat that can withstand the extreme weather conditions of the outdoors.  Therefore, we have looked for top quality suppliers of casual hats.  We have found the best quality materials for the best price.  Many of the casual hats we offer are made in the USA some are imported from a variety of countries.     

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Samuel L Jackson Kangol Cap

The 504 Kangol Cap - is the iconic original cap that was introduced in 1954.  The cap gets its name from the block number on which it is shaped.  A stiffened peak was added to the original cap to create this classic and timeless style.

The 504 Cap in wool and knitted materials became really popular in America after the famous movie Jackie Brown in 1997.  Pam Grier and Samuel Jackson do a wonderful performance that even gets them nominations.  The popularity of the cap really increases after this movie, not only does Samuel L Jackson wear the cap during the entire movie but he continues wearing it off the set.  You can always see him wearing a variety of Kangol caps in interviews, out and about and in other films.  He has made the 504 wool cap, the 504 ventair cap and the spitfire extremely famous.  He made these caps so popular that they are often known as the Samuel L. Jackson cap.

If you are looking to join the trend or just acknowledge the past - we have several options available today!  Check out our Kango hats & Caps collection.  We carry the famous terry cloth, washed denim, cotton twill, and many other materials for the summer and spring time.  In a variety of colors and sizes, ready to ship right away. 

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Kangol Hats History

 Kangol Hats was founded in 1930s by Jacques Spreireen, his beginning idea was to produce hats for workers, golfers and especially soldiers.  Jacques together with some family members started the Kangol factories in England.  They were the major beret suppliers to the armed forces during World War II and they became one of the most famous headwear companies in England.    

The name Kangol reflects the original production where the K was for knitting, the ANG was for angora, and the OL was for wool.  Although no Kangol hat has ever actually been manufactured in Australia, the Kangaroo logo was adopted by Kangol in 1983 because Americans commonly asked where they could get “the Kangaroo hat”.

Kangol’s iconic bucket hat or bell shape first originated in the 1970’s where it was quickly adopted by the burgeoning hip hop culture of the 1980’s New York.  To this day, the bucket hat still remains fashionable. The bucket hats were made popular by many hip-hop and rappers artists.  They wore the bucket hats in videos, covers, films, interviews, but most importantly they wore the hats everywhere; they made the hat part of their daily wardrobe.  The most popular ones being LL Cool J, Eminem and Run DMC.          

The 504 Kangol Cap - is the iconic original cap that was introduced in 1954.  The cap gets its name from the block number on which it is shaped.  A stiffened peak was added to the original cap to create this classic and timeless style.

The 504 Cap in wool and knitted materials became really popular in America after the famous movie Jackie Brown in 1997.  Pam Grier and Samuel Jackson do a wonderful performance that even gets them nominations.  The popularity of the cap really increases after this movie, not only does Samuel L Jackson wear the cap during the entire movie but he continues wearing it off the set.  You can always see him wearing a variety of Kangol caps in interviews, out and about and in other films.  He has made the 504 wool cap, the 504 ventair cap and the spitfire extremely famous.  He made these caps so popular that they are often known as the Samuel L. Jackson cap.    

If you are looking to join the trend or just acknowledge the past - we have several options available today!  Check out our Kangol Bucket hats collection.  We carry the famous terry cloth, washed denim, cotton twill, and many other materials for the summer and spring time.  In a variety of colors and sizes, ready to ship right away. 

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