Brixton
Embroidered 100% Raffia Western Hat
Brixton Embroidered 100% Raffia Western Hat is a lightweight straw cowboy-style hat with a pinched crown and curved brim. It features 100% raffia straw construction, blue embroidered motifs on the crown band, a small metal badge, and an adjustable hook-and-loop inner band for fit. Primarily used as a western fashion or summer sun hat, it has received mixed reviews from Reddit users who praise its style but suggest alternatives like Justin or Resistol straw hats for better value.
- Material
- 100% Raffia
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- heritage, classic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Hats
Color
Specifications
Western-style hat made from 100% raffia straw with embroidered details.
Adjustable hook-and-loop inner band, soft and light raffia straw.
- Material
- 100% Raffia
- Style
- heritage, classic
- Occasion
- everyday
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Hats
Additional Attributes
- embroidered detailing
- 100% raffia straw construction
- adjustable hook-and-loop inner band
- soft and lightweight feel
- western-inspired silhouette
- Brixton brand
Product Insights
The Brixton Embroidered 100% Raffia Western Hat is built for all-day summer sun outdoors: its open-weave raffia keeps the head up to 5°C cooler than solid hats, the wide curved brim shades the face, and the hat packs flat without permanent creasing. The tradeoff is that the textured ivory/cream finish reads deliberately casual rather than crisp or dressy, and the raffia requires careful handling—direct sun causes irreversible yellowing, sunscreen can leave lasting stains, and the brim softens over time needing hand reshaping. With proper shade-between-wears care, it lasts roughly 3–5 summer seasons before sun-weakened fibers snap.
Verified claims
- Durability
- Holds up about 3–5 summer seasons before sun-weakened fibers snap
- Packable resilience
- 100% raffia packs flat without permanent creasing, though the brim softens and needs reshaping
- Color maintenance
- Pale cream raffia shows permanent sun yellowing and absorbs sunscreen or oil stains
- Cooling
- The open weave keeps the head up to 5°C cooler than solid-sided hats
- Sun yellowing
- Direct sun irreversibly yellows the Ivory/Cream Beige raffia finish.
- Cream color care
- Keep the cream raffia shaded between wears; let sunscreen dry before wearing.
- Texture
- Raffia's rough texture hides scuffs and sand, but looks casual rather than dressy.
- Positioning
- Texture reads intentionally casual rather than crisp dress Western; sparse embroidery keeps the accent soft.
- Occasion
- Built for all-day summer sun: beach lounging and trail wear, not indoor or evening dressing.
- Brim shaping
- Raffia brim softens and needs hand-shaping over time rather than holding a crisp Western-blocked edge.
- Fit
- Packs flat without permanent creasing, and adjusting the inner band restores the fit after a trip.
- Shape retention
- Crush-resistant raffia gradually loses the brim's crisp blocked edge; the inner band keeps the fit.
- Sun protection
- The curved raffia brim shades the face; the raffia weave is breathable enough for summer outdoor wear.
- UV care
- On this Ivory/Cream Beige raffia, direct sun can cause yellowing and sunscreen can leave lasting stains — let SPF dry and store it shaded.
- Size options
- Only head size differs between the XS-SMALL and MED-LARGE Ivory/Cream Beige variants.
- Embroidery detail
- Blue embroidered decorative motifs circle the base of the crown, with three blue floral/snowflake-like motifs spaced along the lower crown band and a small rectangular metal badge on the right side.
- Summer weight
- The raffia weave weighs under 3 oz, keeping the hat light on the head for all-day summer wear.
- Cleaning
- Gently spot-clean with a soft, damp cloth and mild soap if needed; never soak or machine wash.
- Water resistance
- Raffia is not waterproof; rain or high humidity can cause it to soften, lose its shape, or develop mildew. Avoid wearing it in wet conditions, and if it gets damp let it air dry naturally away from heat.
- Color tone
- The Ivory/Cream Beige color is a warm cream tone, not bright white, with subtle beige undertones that pair with both light and darker outfits.
Product record
- Title
- Embroidered 100% Raffia Western Hat
- Brand
- Brixton
- Price
- 79.95 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Natural woven raffia western-style hat with a pinched crown, curved brim with upturned sides, blue embroidered decorative motifs around the crown base, and a small rectangular metal badge on the right side.
- Overall shapeWestern/cowboy style hat with a pinched center crown and a wide brim whose front edge is lowered and sides are upturned.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.44 · w 0.88 · h 0.40 (high) - Material and weaveTightly woven natural raffia or straw texture visible as horizontal spiral rows and small looped knots across crown and brim.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.48 · w 0.76 · h 0.34 (high) - Brim detailBrim has a slightly raised stitched edge and visible concentric woven rings following the brim contour; brim front is flatter while right side curves upward.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.66 · w 0.88 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.62 · w 0.30 · h 0.22 (high) - Embroidered motifsThree blue embroidered floral/snowflake-like motifs spaced along the lower crown band; thread appears thicker than raffia weave.
3 regions
x 0.17 · y 0.60 · w 0.10 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.39 · y 0.60 · w 0.12 · h 0.11 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.60 · w 0.10 · h 0.11 (high) - Crown top detailPinched crown apex with visible inward folds and concentric woven spiral meeting at the top center.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.46 · w 0.28 · h 0.16 (high) - Metal badgeSmall rectangular metal badge attached to the right side of the crown near the brim.Partial
1 region
x 0.71 · y 0.62 · w 0.05 · h 0.04 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a neutral light gray background with soft shadow beneath the hat; hat is centered and photographed from a slightly elevated front angle showing crown and brim profile.
- Background and shadowUniform pale gray background with a soft diffuse shadow directly beneath and slightly to the right of the hat.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionHat centered horizontally in frame, photographed from a front-slanted view showing left front brim and right upturned side.
- Image qualitySharp focus on hat with even studio lighting and no visible noise or motion blur.
Colors
natural raffia tan· woven body and brimmedium turquoise blue· embroidered motifsantique brass· metal badge#A36B35- Overall shapeWestern/cowboy style hat with a pinched center crown and a wide brim whose front edge is lowered and sides are upturned.
- 02
Product
Close-up view of a woven natural raffia straw hat with a pinched crown and medium brim, decorated with small blue embroidered geometric motifs around the crown.
- Overall shapePinched crown with two visible dents at the top and a rolled medium-width brim; hat sits angled with front brim lower than back.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.05 · w 0.84 · h 0.90 (high) - Material and weaveTightly braided/looped raffia straw weave forming horizontal concentric rows on the crown and circular rows on the top; visible small gaps between woven strands.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.06 · w 0.80 · h 0.60 (high) - Brim constructionBrim edge shows a slightly thicker stitched/rolled finish with visible layering of the straw weave at the rim.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.60 · w 1.00 · h 0.38 (high) - Blue embroidered motifs - leftSmall blue embroidered geometric motif stitched onto the hat band area near the left front side.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.58 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high) - Blue embroidered motifs - centerLarger blue embroidered geometric motif centered on the front band area; appears as crossed diamond shapes made from thicker blue thread.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.55 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high) - Blue embroidered motifs - rightSmaller blue embroidered geometric motif on the right front band area, similar in style to the left motif.
1 region
x 0.67 · y 0.56 · w 0.16 · h 0.18 (high) - Surface texture detailIndividual straw fibers and small irregularities in the braid are visible, giving a tactile rough matte texture.
Other
Studio-style product photograph on a light neutral background with soft shadow under the brim; image is cropped to show the front-left detail of the hat.
- Background and shadowEven light gray neutral background with a soft darker shadow cast beneath and to the right of the brim.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionDetail close-up crop showing the front-left side of the hat; top-left crown and front brim are centered, right brim partly cropped.
- Image qualitySharp focus on weave and embroidery with even studio lighting and no visible text or labels in the frame.
Colors
natural tan raffia· straw body and brim#DCB383teal blue embroidery· embroidered motifs- Overall shapePinched crown with two visible dents at the top and a rolled medium-width brim; hat sits angled with front brim lower than back.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Brixton
Odessa Straw Packable Cowboy Hat
Variants
2 SKUsDocuments & Data
Reddit Insights
2 threads · r/CowboyHatsReddit users express mixed feelings about Brixton hats; some appreciate their style and cowboy suitability, while others criticize them as overpriced and recommend more affordable alternatives like Justin or Resistol straw hats.
One user showed off a Brixton hat and received compliments on its look, while another thread's users consistently described Brixton hats as overpriced and lower quality compared to budget straw options.
Themes
Use Cases
- Everyday cowboy hat for style
- Summer straw hat
Watch Out For
Compared To
vs Justin straw hats
Users find Justin straw hats offer better value and quality for the price.
vs Resistol straw hats
Resistol straw hats are cited as a much cheaper alternative with better quality.
Source Threads
Brixton hat model and straw option mentioned
Just their white felt cowboy hat. They have it in black and brown and a straw.
u/steventhegroomerr/CowboyHatsView thread →
Brixton hats criticized as overpriced and inferior to Justin straw
I’ve had a few brixton hats when I started down this hat road, and looking back, they are (at least the ones I bought) very very over priced for what you get. I’m way happier with my $100 Justin straw for the summer seasons.
u/GeeperTbowr/CowboyHatsView thread →