The Fall and Winter 2008 Catalog
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Walking hats like The Kangol Gaffer are just that - hats that walk. By themselves. Okay, that's not even true. Walking hats such as The Jonathan Richard Original Irish Walker, for example, actually got their start in the British Isles, where shepherds and other great walkers sought sun protection as well as cover from inclement weather. You can actually feel the heft of the Irish woolen used by Ireland's Jonathan Richard to make both The Original and his sturdy Dubliner walking hats. As everyone knows, Borsalino of Italy also makes beautiful hats - and their wool blend Calabria Rex, offered in a light brown check, is certainly no exception.
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If you've been walking bareheaded, we're all embarrassed for you but it's not too late to change. The Adriatic 100% wool walking hat from Christys' Italian Collection is offered in your choice of two great herringbones (charcoal or olive) and might be just the rex to start your jaunts. If you prefer leather, The Scala Brad is a classic shape in soft, supple lambskin, while Scala's rendition of The Donovan, a safari-style walking hat in rugged, antiqued leather, is one of my all-time favorites. If you're really picky about the hat you don as you prepare to perambulate (and I can't say that I blame you!), you may wish to cast your eye upon The Norberg of Sweden. It's a Wigens hat in the traditional bucket shape, made of rich elk leather with dropdown earflaps for the comfort of your lobes.
Everyone walks. Might as well clap on a walking hat and take the air in style.
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