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Panama Straw Hats

GENUINE PANAMA STRAW

HANDMADE IN THE USA & ITALY
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Tesi
Belfry Bucci
The Belfry Bucci will keep you covered in style and cool comfort on long summer days. Made of exceptionally light paper straw, the Bucci is a wide brim fedora created in a slightly open weave, interspersed with pastel stripes. This easy-going style sets a casual tone with spring/summer attire. Made by Tesi Hats of Italy
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Ferruccio Vecchi
Belfry Mussi
Although the original bolero was designed for working the plains of Patagonia, this wide brim bolero was created for stylish sun protection. The telescope crown and brim of the Belfry Mussi is woven of a flexible, medium-weight straw in wide stripes of rose and tobacco. A simple leather hat band adds a classic touch to the Mussi's traditional silhouette. Designed by Ferruccio Vecchi of Italy.
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BELFRY FINO
Designed by Sorbatti Hats of Italy, this lightweight trilby is made of 100% Italian linen and features a teardrop crown surrounded by a linen striped hat band. The pre-snapped down brim features rows of precise top stitching and the interior offers taped seams for a finished look. The Fino retains its shape for worry-free packing and travel.
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Ferruccio Vecchi
Belfry Orvieto
Designed by Ferruccio Vecchi of Italy, this safari style sun hat is trimmed with colored raffia straw on the brim edge for a Italian designer look. The simple twisted leather hat band surrounds the center dent crown. Made of flexible, lightweight raffia straw, the Belfry Orvieto is packable for worry-free travel and the wide brim offers plenty of sun protection.
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Culture, Craftsmanship, & Excellence.

The best hats are handmade, with time-honored techniques passed from master craftsmen to apprentice. It's an art form that takes skill, pride, love, and attention to detail. To us, excellence isn't an option; it's a necessity. And when it comes to excellence, there's no finer exemplar than Italy.

Authentic Handmade Hats | Made In Italy

Our handmade Italian hats are made by skilled artisans who live and breathe the culture. From the very first steps of making the finest felt through the finishing touches and beyond, they handcraft each new hat at their family workshops nestled among the vineyards of Montappone. They weave their creativity to create the perfect hat. Each piece tells a story—every stitch matters.

Our process starts with inspiration, then progresses through design, construction, and finishing. Whether it's a classic fedora, safari, or flat cap, we ensure each hat remains true to its original spirit. We've been committed to bringing only the highest quality goods to our customers from the beginning. We're proud to be one of the only hat companies to travel directly to Italy to source the finest fabrics. By carefully selecting all materials and working with the world's best millinery experts, we guarantee you'll enjoy our Belfry's Italian-made hats for many seasons to come.

It's All About Details

Breathability, durability, thermal quality, resistance to deformation, and water repellency are just some of the features found in our hats. Our hats are manufactured using sustainable materials that deliver long-term value. You can feel confident knowing your Belfry hat will stand the test of time.

No matter how often you wear your Belfry's Italian handmade hats, you'll always experience a unique style and the warmth of this incredible craftsmanship. Our hats aren't simply products; they're a part of what makes us who we are! They represent the heart and soul of a tradition that stretches over centuries.

At Hats In The Belfry, we support local businesses wherever possible. In order to preserve the hat-making tradition in the United States, our Handmade for Belfry collections are sourced from domestic mills and made in America.

So, whether you want a cool vintage baseball cap, a charming cloche, or even an authentic fedora to add flair, we invite you to browse our collection of hundreds of hats available online and in our store located in Annapolis, Maryland.

Style-Inspired Hats for Every Occasion, Season, and Mood!

At Hats In The Belfry, great taste begins with choosing the right hat for every occasion. That's why we offer so many styles - from classic to contemporary, formal to informal, timeless classics like the fedora and porkpie, and newer trends like bucket hats, baseball caps, pork pie, and newsboy caps.

We have what you need, whether you're looking for something chic, sleek, casual, or elegant. We also ensure your look is complete with accessories like a band, feathers, pins, and more. What better way to express yourself?

At Hats In The Belfry, we know hats and clothes go together like peanut butter and jelly. But there's more to life than dressing up. Sometimes you just want to dress down. That's where our everyday hats come into play. Choose from an assortment of top brands like Ferruccio Vecchi, Guerra 1855, Sorbatti, Tesi, Wigens, Stetson, Complit, and Giovannio.

Looking good doesn't have to be complicated. With Hats In The Belfry, it never will!

our story
The Little Hatter that Does

For 44 years in historic Annapolis, Maryland, and 25 years Online, we’ve served 200,000+ stylish, courageous, and sometimes quirky men and women. 

As a hat wearer, you’re probably somewhat unconventional and independent. A free thinker. You delight in those differences. So do we. 

Hats in the Belfry marches to the tune of a different hatter. Our approach is unlike any other hat retailer. We do things companies ten times our size can’t or won’t do. 

We’re small – really small – but the absence of bureaucracy enables the development of styles truly special and unique. 90% of our hat styles are exclusive to Hats in the Belfry, found nowhere else in the world.