Marchesi di Montecristi 'Explorer' Limited Edition Montecristi Fino Panama Hat, featuring a teardrop crown, striped grosgrain ribbon with iconic Italian bow, and hand-woven Ecuadorian straw. First brand in the racking is Marchesi di Montecristi offers custom made Panama hats in the UK
Marchesi di Montecristi 'Explorer' Limited Edition Montecristi Fino Panama Hat, featuring a teardrop crown, striped grosgrain ribbon with an Italian bow, and hand-woven Ecuadorian straw.
Marchesi di Montecristi 'Explorer' Limited Edition Montecristi Fino Panama Hat, featuring a teardrop crown, striped grosgrain ribbon with an Italian bow, and hand-woven Ecuadorian straw. Luxury Panama Hats in the UK designed and featured in Forbes and London Fashion Week

Precious Montecristi Fino 'Explorer' Teardrop Regimental Italian Bow

Regular price
£455.00

Authentic Montecristi Panama hat performed entirely manually in Montecristi - Ecuador by one of the few artisans that can craft at the highest quality standards. Each of these hats takes approximately ten days to be woven by hand

Rollable / packable, breathable and lightweight Genuine Panama Hat 

The summer sartorial staple with Italian flair, this is the perfect hat to stay sun-safe and stylish. As a 100% crafted from top-quality Toquilla straw, known for its uniform texture and natural creamy tone.

  • Style: Montecristi Teardrop 
  • Colour: Natural straw, sulphur-treated at origin in Montecristi, a recognised marker of genuine Montecristi hats, using a traditional process rather than chemical bleaching
  • Model: Rollable men's 
  • Weave: Handwoven flexible herringbone
  • Fineness Grade: FINO WPI* 10. All our 'Montecristi' hats are made with double straw, this makes them even more durable over time
  • Height: 12 cm
  • Medium Brim: Approximately 6.5 cm, with subtle natural variations that reflect its fully hand-woven nature. The meticulously hand-finished back-woven edge is a hallmark of authentic Montecristi craftsmanship
  • Hatband: Regimental grosgrain ribbon in navy blue, beige, and red, featuring the iconic Italian sartorial bow. 
  • Please get in touch if you are looking for a size not listed
  • SIZE GUIDE: This product fits true size

Hand-woven in Montecristi, Ecuador using heritage techniques, each hat is then refined and hand-finished in our UK workshop. The final polish is carried out using traditional processes and original hand-operated machinery in one of Britain's most historic factories. Marchesi di Montecristi Panamas are blocked by hand, and a discreet silicone reinforcement is added inside the pinch.

Every hat in our collection is individually inspected and personally selected by our experts, with only the finest examples passing our rigorous quality control.

Each piece is completed with a soft sweatband and a protective silk-branded patch inside the crown, ensuring lasting comfort and durability.

This Panama Hat includes Supplied with the certificate of authenticity, dust bag and care instructions

*WPI: Weaves per inch

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