It has already started to feel a lot like summer here in New York, so I thought I would share my thoughts on the perfect straw hat. I discovered this hat at the Bellagio gift shop in Las Vegas a few years ago and it has been my favorite ever since.
The hat I am talking about is Eric Javits' Squishee Swinger Hat. Eric Javits is a New York designer of hats, bags and shoes - but is most well known for his hats. Fashion stylists and the cognoscenti love his hats. He makes several types of "Squishee" hats. These are brilliant because they look like straw but are made of a rayon/nylon/cotton/viscose blend so you can fold and pack them!
The swinger hat is my favorite because it has a super wide brim to protect your face from the sun. You can flip it either up or down for different looks.
You can get this hat at Saks Fifth Avenue for $290. It is worth every penny. They also have some other cool styles...
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