FASHION - EDITORIAL

Borsalino Hats: Celebrities' Choice Since 1857

You may remember the Borsalino brand from the poster of a film from the 1970s, because it is the first luxury brand to be used as the title of a movie.

Thursday, October 3, 2019

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Borsalino Hats

FASHION - EDITORIAL

by Meryem Aksoy

Borsalino was founded by Giuseppe Borsalino in Alessandria on April 4, 1857, and is currently the oldest luxury hat manufacturer in Italy. Borsalino gained international recognition in 1900 at the Paris Exposition Universelle. The brand awarded the Grand Prix, and this prize proved the quality of Borsalino hats. And Borsalino has become a famous brand.

Borsalino opened its first boutique in 1925 in Alessandria, where it was founded. Borsalino hats, which fame has spread throughout the world, took its place among the most famous brands that celebrities prefer. In the legendary production Casablanca, starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, Borsalino hats became a cult object for Hollywood. Marcello Mastroianni wore Borsalino hats in his famous film 8½. And Jean Paul Belmondo also appeared with Borsalino hats in Breathless.

In the 1950s, Borsalino hats introduced a collection of hats explicitly designed for women in addition to the men's collection. Borsalino, which later added Panama hats to its portfolio, has managed to maintain its quality and popularity for 160 years. One of the essential pieces of the men's fashion of the 1930s and 1940s was hats. Borsalino was one of the leading brands in those years with the hats it designed, and it still continues to be the trendsetter brand in hat fashion.

Every man and woman representing classic fashion needs to make room for hats in their wardrobe. Ladies and gentlemen who like to reflect their style with hats can find Borsalino hats in 9 flagship stores and approximately 550 selected stores worldwide. We have listed some hats with different styles from Borsalino's collections. Instead of admiring black and white movies, you can create your own style with high-quality Borsalino hats.

Borsalino Men Spring/Summer Collection

Borsalino Caiman Panama Fine

Borsalino Men Spring/Summer Collection

530 €

Borsalino Caiman Panama Fine

Borsalino Caiman Panama Fine is a piece from the Borsalino heritage collection. This handmade hat is produced by craftsmen in traditional ways at the boutique in Alessandria. Borsalino Caiman Panama Fine hat, where traditions and innovations come together, attracts attention with hand-woven herringbone patterns, caiman hatband, and golden Borsalino logo. Borsalino Caiman Panama Fine proudly carries the Made in Italy label.

Borsalino The Bogart by Borsalino Cut 2

Borsalino Men Spring/Summer Collection

455 €

Borsalino The Bogart by Borsalino Cut 2

Borsalino celebrates its historical bond to the world of cinema with the Bogart by Borsalino Cut 2 hat, dedicated to legendary actor Humphrey Bogart. This special hat is named after Hollywood star Humphrey Bogart, who loves felt hats produced by Borsalino in Alessandria. This hat, made in collaboration with the Humphrey Bogart Estate, is made of a blend of hare and rabbit fur. The interior of the Bogart by Borsalino Cut 2, featuring Humphrey Bogart's silhouette and the Borsalino logo, is embellished with a 5-centimeter grosgrain hatband. The hand made The Bogart by Borsalino Cut 2 is presented in a special box to respect the legendary Hollywood actor.

Borsalino Medium-brimmed Quito Panama

Borsalino Men Spring/Summer Collection

220 €

Borsalino Medium-brimmed Quito Panama

The Borsalino Medium-brimmed Quito Panama is a straw hat where the brand combines innovation and tradition. Produced by experienced craftsmen in Borsalino's Alessandria workshop using Ecuadorian straw, Borsalino Medium-brimmed Quito Panama will definitely add extra charisma to the wearer. The handmade Borsalino Medium-brimmed Quito Panama made of straws colored with natural pigments, and its color will change over time with the effect of the sun and weather and will have its final color that will make the hat unique. Completed with 3-centimeter grosgrain hatband, Borsalino Medium-brimmed Quito Panama is one of the most prominent models of the brand with its distinctive texture and patina.