OPEN CROWN - Black

The open crown design allows the wearer to freely arrange the shape of the crown. Its unique shape and height, unlike pressed crowns, exude a vintage feel.

This time, we've used supple European beaver fur felt. Its fine texture, beautiful sheen, and slightly thin, elegant feel are its charming features.

It also boasts excellent durability, withstanding long-term use and strong resistance to wear and deformation.

The brim is a wide 8cm flat brim. It's finished with a bound edge brim with piping at the tip, creating a luxurious impression.

The ribbon is a special gentleman's ribbon with finely shaped edges. It's a luxurious item that can only be woven at low speeds and requires the handwork of skilled craftsmen in many processes.

 

*The crown will be delivered pre-shaped in a front-pinch, teardrop style, with a convex bulge at the top, called "modori," to ensure a secure fit and ease of wear.

**A hatbox is included.

Size : 34(56cm),36(57.5cm),38(59cm),40(61cm)

Material：100% Beaver fur felt / lining : 100% Silk

Brim：8cm　

Crown：12cm

The open crown design allows the wearer to freely customize the shape of the crown, a charming feature. The unique shape and height, unlike pressed crowns, exude a vintage feel.

Felt hats are broadly categorized into three types based on material: wool, rabbit, and beaver. Among these, beaver fur felt is considered the highest quality. This hat uses supple European beaver fur felt, characterized by its fine texture, beautiful sheen, and a somewhat thin, elegant appearance. Beaver fur felt is an excellent fiber that combines the lightness of silk with natural water resistance. Its natural properties effectively repel large amounts of water, even in rain, snow, or humid conditions. It is also highly durable, long-lasting, resistant to wear, and retains its shape well.

Beaver fur has a double-layered structure: an outer layer of stiff, long hairs and an inner layer of soft, dense down ("inner fur"). Only this inner fur is used as the raw material for felt. By shaving this inner fur from the skin and applying steam and pressure, a process called "fulling" occurs, causing the fibers to interlock and form felt.

The brim is a wide 8cm flat brim. The bound edge brim gives a luxurious impression.

The ribbon is a special men's ribbon with finely shaped edges (commonly known as "ears"). It is a luxurious item that can only be woven at low speeds and requires the handwork of skilled craftsmen in many processes. Its beautiful finish has a unique presence that cannot be achieved with mass-produced items.

The crown is equipped with a rubber-fixed wind catcher. At the time, this was used to prevent hats from being blown off by the wind or falling off during movement, by buttoning it through the flower hole of a jacket or shirt. This wind catcher not only has practicality but also serves as a subtle accent, enhancing the overall impression.

The sweatband is made of tannin-tanned cow leather, a tanning method that involves soaking the leather with tannin (astringent) found in plant bark, trunks, leaves, and fruits. It is less prone to shrinkage, robust, and adapts to the shape of the head with use, developing a deep color.

*The crown is delivered pre-shaped in a front-pinch, teardrop style, with a convex bulge at the top to ensure a secure and comfortable fit.

**A hatbox is included.