- Made in USA
- CASA BLANCA SHANTUNG PANAMA STRAW HAT – Optimo crown style reminiscent of Sean Connery, Gregory Peck and other stars. Sometimes called a “Charlie Chan” Hat, this is a panama fedora hat which has a distinctive dress hat look and will last a lifetime with care.
- AVAILABLE IN 2 DIFFERENT BRIM WIDTHS – Available in a classic, 2 1/8″ brim OR Wide 2 3/4″ brim. Snap brim fedoras can be worn snapped down in front or up all around. In general, bigger brim sizes look better on larger gentlemen or men with wider face shapes. Slimmer gents and shorter guys often prefer the classic (2 1/8″) brim.
- TEFLON TREATED SHANTUNG PANAMA STRAW – Durable (Will Not Crack) and Water Resistant (Holds its Shape).
- COMFORT COTTON INTERIOR SWEAT BAND – Wicks Sweat and Keeps You Cool. Over Time, the Cotton Sweat Band will Self-Conform to your Unique Head Size. Unlined for Maximum Breathability.
- LEVINE HAT BOX INCLUDED – Ships in double box, guaranteed crush proof. Use to store your hat over winter. Levine Hats has been in business over 100 years and we know more about hats than anyone. Our exclusive hat lines are top quality, made in USA and they all last a lifetime with care. If you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase you may return for a full refund.
Optimo crown, “Charlie Chan” style fedora hat in shantung panama straw. The straw hat bodies used in the making of this hat are ultra high quality, 3BU 2×2 weave shantung panama straws. All Levine Shantung Panama hats are DuPont Teflon treated, meaning that they are durable to prevent cracking, and moisture resistant, including resistance to stains, oil from your fingers and water resistant. Whereas other straw hats will lose their shape when subjected to rain and oils, these hats repel those materials.
This iconic colonial hat style is famously associated with many Hollywood actors and great films. Famous examples: Sean Connery in “The Man Who Would Be King” and “Just Cause”, Paul Newman in “Mr. and Mrs. Bridge”, Sidney Greenstreet in “Casablanca” and Gregory Peck in “To Kill a Mockingbird.”
This hat is trimmed with a basic gentleman’s black grosgrain bow band. The band is sewn onto the hat, creating a finished look. The hat band is approximately 1-inch wide, creating a classic look. This width is ideal in case you want to purchase other hook on hat bands to match other colors in your outfit. The Levine Casa Blanca Optimo Crown Fedora Hat features a comfort cotton sweat band on the interior, which wicks away sweat and keeps you cool and dry. After a few wears, this band is self-conforming, meaning that it will begin to form to the shape of your head. The hat is unlined for maximum breathability and comfort; it is ideal for Spring and Summer wear. Made in USA.