Mila
Raffia Wide Brim Hat

A striking wide brim Panama beautifully reimagined with a raffia rustic weave.

Each piece is expertly woven in carludovica palm straw in Ecuador using time-honoured techniques. Featuring an intricate rustic weave and pinch crown, this Panama women’s hat style seamlessly blends natural grace with effortless sophistication. Designed with an elegant, wide brim to offer protection from the sun, the Mila Raffia wide brim Panama is breathable, durable, and embellished with a beautiful, textured pink blush coloured hat band with an oversized bow. Wear for formal or upscale summer events, sun-drenched getaways, or everyday elegance.

PRODUCT DETAILS

Measurements

Brim Width: 10 cm
Crown Height: 12 cm

Care

Always handle your Panama hat by the brim to avoid distorting the crown.

Avoid wearing a Panama in the rain. Dry with a clean, absorbent cloth or sponge if it gets wet.

Spot clean using a damp cloth and leave to dry at room temperature. Or alternatively, steam from a household kettle and a soft bristle hat brush or a clean pencil rubber will help remove dust and dirt.

Should your hat shrink in size, a hat jack can be used to stretch it back to its original shape.

Panama hats are best stored in a hat box, away from direct sunlight.

Be very gentle with this hat. Regular steams are highly recommended and if you can, bring your Lock & Co. Panama hat to us for a complimentary steam whilst you wait. We use a specialist steamer to refresh hats. This typically takes 5 minutes, depending on how busy the shop is.

Materials

This Panama is handwoven in Ecuador by artisans using skills passed down for generations. Woven from the finest carludovica palm fibres, Lock & Co. Panamas are blocked and finished by hand in Spain using traditional methods, then trimmed with a band and oversized bow made in the UK. A wool weave sweatband ensures a cool and comfortable fit.

The Mila Raffia wide brim Panama hat is made from natural straw that has UPF50 protection, keeping you covered from the sun in more ways than one.

Styling & Fitting

"The Mila offers effortless sophistication and is a practical choice for summer days, offering essential sun protection. Lightweight and easily packable, it's the perfect travel companion for any warm-weather adventure." Lock & Co. Hatters Stylist.

How to measure your hat size.

Women's Hat Styling

PALM STRAW SHORT BRIM PANAMA BUCKET HAT WITH A TEXTURED TOFFEE COLOURED BAND

Every Lock & Co. hat purchased is carefully and expertly hand-prepared in our London shop by one of our Hatters before being whisked out of our famous green front door.

Raffia Wide Brim Hat With Textured Pink Band and Bow

To find your perfect hat size, we suggest booking a virtual appointment for a consultation with one of our stylists here.

HAT CHARACTERISTICS

At Lock & Co., we sell the finest hats and caps. To achieve this, we pay particular attention to specific hat characteristics - style, fit, durability, and materials. We share these characteristics with you for each hat to help you decide on the perfect choice.

Find Your Size and Style

Style

Panama

At Lock & Co. we offer a wide selection of styles of hats. What defines a hat style is its form: overall shape, height/shape of the crown, width of the brim, and material type. These define a style e.g., Fedora, Trilby, Panama, Cloche, Tweed cap etc.

Material

Carludovica Palm Straw

Lock & Co. hats are made of the finest quality material. These can range from exclusive Escorial wool, Scottish Tweed, and cashmere to Toquilla straw for our Panama hat.

Shape

Wide Brim

Different styles of hats have different shapes to them, including classic, fuller, narrow, and standard fits, or with an oversized or a wide brim or sporting a particular shape - bell, birdcage, etc.

Features

UPF50

Every part of a hat has its purpose. Discover the features or aesthetic of each hat and how it will specifically enhance your hat-wearing experience.