French Boater Natural Straw - Traclet

Boater hat handmade in France

A hat shape that is both simple and elegant, it's the perfect headwear to protect from the sun during hot summer days. Very popular in the 19th century, it's making a comeback nowadays at ceremonies or during boat rides. This boater is entirely handmade in the traditional way in France, sewn with straw and adorned with a black ribbon. In addition to having a unique fashionable and elegant look, you'll also have good UV protection that has already proven its worth. It's impossible to talk about the shape of the boater without mentioning its main muse Maurice Chevalier, who largely contributed to its prestigious reputation. In the United States, it was Fred Astaire who generally wore boaters with almost every outfit. These two fervent fans made this item a flagship product of their decades.

About the boater hat

• Crown height: 8.5 cm

• brim width: 6 cm

• Composition: 100% straw 

• Without inner lining

• Hand-sewn in France 

Some advice on the boater hat

The French boater is traditionally made of straw, with a rather fine weave, which gives it a very rigid structure. Moreover, it's a hat that doesn't sink down like a classic hat because its crown is shallow, even though it fits better than an Olney boater, which is often just placed on top of the head. Finally, this boater model doesn't have an inner comfort band. The head reducer is therefore essential to make it more comfortable and secure it well on the head (not provided with the boater).