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Fedora Straw Panama Hat | The Riviera Edition

Fedora Straw Panama Hat | The Riviera Edition

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R$ 1.314,00 BRL
R$ 1.314,00 BRL
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The Fedora Panama Hat is part of The New Collection | Riviera Edition — Handwoven Summer 2026 by Gamboa, a series of Panama hats inspired by the timeless elegance of Mediterranean summers.

Effortless, refined, and endlessly versatile, the Fedora Panama Hat represents the most iconic silhouette in the world of Panama hats — a style that has defined summer sophistication for generations.

Handwoven in Ecuador using traditional techniques, this authentic Panama hat features the classic Fedora crown, with its elegant center crease and gently pinched front. Paired with a balanced brim, the result is a silhouette that feels both timeless and modern.

Its natural straw tone and neutral band reflect the warm colors of sunlit coastlines, sandy beaches, and stone terraces along the Riviera — making it the perfect companion for linen outfits, resort wear, and summer travel.

Lightweight, breathable, and effortlessly elegant, the Fedora Panama Hat is designed to become a staple of every summer wardrobe.

Why You'll Love This Panama Hat

• Authentic handwoven Panama hat from Ecuador
• Classic Fedora crown with center crease and pinched front
• The most iconic and timeless Panama hat silhouette
• Elegant wide brim for sun protection and style
• Natural straw color inspired by Mediterranean landscapes
• Lightweight and breathable for warm climates
• Designed for summer travel, resort wear, and everyday elegance

The Essential Panama Hat

Among all Panama hat styles, the Fedora Panama Hat stands as the most recognized and enduring design.

Its balanced proportions and timeless character make it the perfect essential summer hat — easy to wear, easy to style, and always refined.

Whether worn on a coastal terrace in Positano, walking through sunlit streets, or relaxing by the sea, the Fedora Panama Hat brings effortless elegance to every summer moment.

Because some Panama hats are seasonal. But the Fedora becomes a tradition.

Brand: Gamboa
Color: Natural
Material: Toquilla straw
Brim: 7 cm. (2 3/4")
Sweatband: Cotton twill, 3 cm. (1.18")
Crown: 11 cm. (4 3/10")
Ribbon: Linen

Note: Each hat is handwoven using natural fibers. Slight variations in color, texture, and shape may occur, making every piece unique.

Which size should I choose?
We recommend using our size guide, where you’ll find measurements in centimeters and tips on how to properly measure your head. This will help you choose the size that fits you best.

If your exact size is not available, we recommend choosing the next size up. For example, if you are size 59 and the available options are 58 and 60, we suggest going with size 60 for a more comfortable fit. It’s always better for the hat to feel slightly loose than too tight, and you can use a hat size reducer for a more precise fit.

 

Our Artisans

The art of weaving a "Panama Hat" is both a legacy and a tradition: it is passed from generation to generation of artisans. These artisans work with outmost care so that straw tufts become very fine hats. The cycle is repeated, by generations in Cuenca, Montecristi and close by towns.

Our artisans focus their attention in the key elements that result in a top quality hat:

  • Quality of the "Toquilla" straw used: The artisans select the straw from specific varieties and treat it so as to ensure its flexibility and durability.
  • The skill and ability of each person who weaves the hat (always by hand).
  • The finish and the hat style.

Panama Hat History

The raw material for the elaboration of the famous Panama hat is the "Cardulovica Palmata" palm leaf, commonly known by the name of "Toquilla Straw".

This plant is grown mainly in the mountainous regions of the Ecuadorian Coast and in towns of Eastern Ecuador, specifically in the Manabí, Guayas, Esmeraldas and Morona Santiago provinces.

When the Spanish conquerors arrived to what nowadays are known as the provinces of Guayas and Manabí on the Ecuadorian coast, they observed native Indians using straw hats which covered their ears and necks. These hats looked like headdresses, similar to those used by the nuns or widows in Europe at the time. It is this similarity that gave the hats the name of "Toquillas" (headdress in Spanish) and resulted in the straw from which they were made to be called "Toquilla Straw".

According to the legend, this native hat obtained its name when Teddy Roosevelt participated in the inauguration of the Panama Canal (1913). During the event he received an Ecuadorian straw hat as a gift, and without knowing the true origin, he thanked his guests for the gift mentioning it as a "Panama Hat".

In the period from 1800 to 1900 the straw hat developed into a world know hat. It was a feature of historical episodes like the California Gold Fever and events such as the Paris Exhibition in 1900.

We know today that the "Panama Hat" is made in Ecuador with the secrets for the elaboration of the hat passing from generation to generation.

Each hat is unique, completely hand made, and thus it should be cared as a very special item.

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