Chai
Black Pedal Straw Boater Hat

"This is a lovely summer straw boater that can we worn casually or dressed up." Awon Golding, Head Millinery Designer.

This boater is a timeless accessory designed to elevate your style with effortless charm. Crafted from premium pedal straw, the Chai Boater features delicate ivory galloon ribbon trim and bow, beautifully accentuated by hand-made ivory panama flowers. Whether you're strolling through a garden party, attending a wedding, or enjoying a day at the race, perhaps in the Royal Enclosure at Ascot, this boater adds a touch of sophistication to any outfit.

PRODUCT DETAILS

Measurements

Brim Length: 11 cm
Crown Height: 5 cm
Band Width: 3 cm

Care

Due to the nature of Couture hats and the various different delicate materials we use to make them, it is best to contact us about specific care and cleaning questions.

Materials

Crafted in the UK from pedal straw, this boater is simply and elegantly adorned with a cotton and viscose galloon ribbon on the trim and finished with panama straw flowers.

Styling & Fitting

Adorned with ivory galloon ribbon trim, bow, and hand-made panama flowers, this boater is perfect for casual outings, weddings, Royal Ascot, or other races. Pair it with a sundress for a relaxed look or a chic jumpsuit for more formal events.

Please note that all couture pieces come with a complementary Lock & Co. hat box.

How to measure your hat size.

Lock & Co. Hatters x Royal School of Needlework

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.

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

Boater

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

Pedal 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

Elastic Fastening

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.