But enough about us. Let's focus on you and all the best hats you have at your disposal this summer. Time to get shopping, friend. Right this way... If straw ain't your thing, how's about this ...

while the straw Panama hats come into vogue around derby time. Other items have more practical uses: woven beach hats with brims as wide as umbrellas; knit cold-weather caps; fedora-like rain hats ...