23 April 2013

Where to buy a hat in Canberra?

23 April 2013 | ace2279

As the colder weather approaches I’m in need of something fashionable to cover what remains of where my full head of hair used to be.

As an early 30’s male who’d rather shave his head than look like a 60 year old bald man I’m having trouble finding anywhere that sells a wide assortment of hats.

I’m looking for something more than just the beanie or baseball cap but really need to try them on to see how they look.

Online sites are ok but can anyone recommend a good hat store in Canberra (or online) that might offer me some warmth this winter?

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Roundhead892:41 am 25 Apr 13

A bit OT but the best hat store used to be the old Gowings in Sydney, level four if I remember correctly. They had *all* models of Akubras in all sizes (I have a big head too) and they had a free service where you could punch your initials into the inside rim of the hat. I couldn’t believe it. During one visit in 1992 I bought three including a powder blue Bobby which I was too embarrassed to wear.

bigred9:14 pm 23 Apr 13

try : http://www.hatsdirect.com/

PrinceOfAles8:41 pm 23 Apr 13

KB1971 said :

Did anybody else read that as “Where to buy a HIT in Canberra?” ….?

No. But I imagine it`s easier than buying a hat.

molongloid7:10 pm 23 Apr 13

johnboy said :

Top floor of the Canberra Centre there’s a vendor out on the aisle (used to be under the escalator).

Murray Johnstone’s Hat Kiosk at the Canberra Centre closed down on April 8. He was temporarily upstairs while negotiating a new design for a more permanent kiosk, but it fell through.

Silentforce5:56 pm 23 Apr 13

“The Sun Protection Shop at federation square is the place to go. They stock a large range of hats of varying styles in a range of sizes.”

Agreed. Bought a black Akubra Stylemaster there a few years ago for $110. Frequently worn; still as new. I support the shop and the brand.

KB19711:41 pm 23 Apr 13

Did anybody else read that as “Where to buy a HIT in Canberra?” ….?

knuckles1:36 pm 23 Apr 13

The Sun Protection Shop at federation square is the place to go.
They stock a large range of hats of varying styles in a range of sizes

Last time I purchased (for my very large head) an Indiana Jones copy.
Now I just need a whip to go with it.

utah1:27 pm 23 Apr 13

I haven’t checked sizes, but Leather and Trading in Woden (and maybe Belconnen) have a range of hats. They’ve got the standard Akubra-type, as well as those rounded bowler/derby hats cowboys used to wear.

PoQ1:21 pm 23 Apr 13

If you’re in Melbourne, there was a good hatters at Flinders St Station – rather than walking up the steps, veer right and down the stairs;

The Cancer Council shop (if its still there) Federation Square (Cockington Green, George Harcourt Inn) Barton Highway Nicholls – excellent range and size, even for fatheads like me and Mr Johnboy)

knuckles1:14 pm 23 Apr 13

The Sun Protection Shop at federation square is the place to go.
They stock a large range of hats of varying hats in a range of sizes

Last time I purchased (for my very large head) an Indiana Jones copy.
Now I just need a whip to go with it.

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