Bucket Hats

Why is the bucket hat so practical?

The bucket hat has a brim all the way round the head, which slopes slightly downwards. It therefore shades your forehead, eyes and neck at the same time. It often has no marked front or back: you put it on without thinking. Its round shape suits women and men alike. Its round crown leaves room for your hair, even if it is thick.

It is made of soft fabric, with no frame. You can fold it, roll it or slip it into a beach bag without deforming it. It regains its shape as soon as you shake it out. It does not mind being squashed under a towel. It is the ideal hat for going on holiday with a small suitcase.

The bucket hat is worn in town, at the beach, at festivals or on hikes. Our wide-brimmed model with a cord stays in place when the wind rises. The cord holds it on and saves you from chasing your hat down the beach.

The bucket hat is also a good choice for curly or voluminous hair. Its tall, soft crown sits on your curls without flattening them all at once. Knitted models stretch slightly to follow the volume of your hairstyle.

There are also bucket hats for winter. Our faux fur bucket hat and our winter bucket hat keep your head warm, with the same round, relaxed shape. They are good choices for a trip to the mountains or a Christmas market.

How do you choose a bucket hat for the season?

For summer, choose a light bucket hat that lets the air through. Crochet or openwork knit models have little holes that ventilate your head. These models are very light. Our bucket hat with embroidered ventilation eyelets keeps a solid fabric, pierced with small holes edged with thread.

For mid-season, twill and cotton are hard-wearing and easy to live with. Our black cotton bucket hat goes with every outfit. Cotton washes easily and dries quickly. A wide-brimmed denim hat gives a more relaxed style and fades nicely with washing.

If you love a holiday feel, the straw-effect or striped bucket hat recalls the straw hat, with the softness of fabric. The flowered crochet bucket hat and the granny square model add colour. Granny squares are a classic crochet motif, made of small squares joined together.

For winter, switch to the thick winter bucket hat or the faux fur one. They cover your ears better than a cap. The cloche shape, with a shorter, rounded brim, frames the face nicely.

Look at the width of the brim too. A short brim frees the face and stays discreet in town. A drooping brim covers the nape and ears better in the sun, as on our breathable bucket hat.

How do you wear and care for a bucket hat?

Place your bucket hat straight on your head, with the brim at eyebrow height. For a more laid-back look, slide it back slightly. With long hair, let it fall over your shoulders or do a low braid. A high bun, on the other hand, lifts the hat and makes it unstable. If you wear a ponytail, put it low on the nape, under the back of the brim.

Short hair and bobs go very well with the bucket hat, which draws a clean line around the face. A fringe can peek out under the brim or stay hidden underneath.

For a demure style, wear it with a linen shirt or dress. For a sporty style, a canvas bucket hat goes with trainers and a sweatshirt. The flowered crochet bucket hat adds a boho note to a summer dress.

A cotton or canvas bucket hat can be hand-washed in lukewarm water with a little mild soap. Do not wring it: press it in a towel, then leave it to dry flat. Crochet dries flat too, so that it does not stretch. Avoid the tumble dryer, which can shrink the fabric. Always read the label before the first wash. A faux fur bucket hat is gently brushed rather than put in water.

For summer, you can also look at our straw hat, stiffer and smarter for a wedding or a chic outing. When the cold arrives, the winter beanie takes over from the bucket hat. All our other models are waiting for you in the hats and caps section.