Besides the material and colour, straw hats for men, like their felt and leather relatives, also differ in shape. In addition to classic hat shapes, there are also a few special variants of straw headgear:
Pork Pie: The Pork Pie hat is a circular, flat hat with a narrow brim and a slightly upturned rim. This hat shape is known as the iconic hat covering of Walter White's alter ego from the series Breaking Bad.
Florentine/Circular Saw: The Florentine or Circular Saw hat is very similar to the shape of the Pork Pie. However, a Florentine is taller and is also characterised by a wider brim.
Fedora: One of the best-known hat shapes is the Fedora. Its characteristic features are the pinched crown and the wide brim that slopes down at the front. The best-known supporter of this hat shape is the tireless Indiana Jones on his adventures.
Trilby: The trilby is a variation of the fedora. Typical is the more compact appearance with a narrower brim, which is folded steeply upwards at the back of the head.
Cowboy: If you like it more eccentric and in the style of the Wild West, go for the cowboy hat. The crown of this classic hat is also tipped in. The large, sweeping brim is slightly curved upwards at the sides. There is usually a strap attached to keep the hat in place even on the wildest of rides.
Foldable straw hats: Especially for summer holidays, it is practical to be able to transport the hat in a space-saving way. Practical straw hats made of particularly elastic material can be folded or rolled up and thus take up hardly any space in your suitcase. However, get the hat back into shape quickly after arrival to avoid permanent dents.