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Summertime Straw Hats @ UrbanExcess.com

UrbanExcess has stocked up on plenty of new Straw Hats for summertime action. If you don't own a straw piece, now is the time to consider this option. Whether keeping cool or changing up your steez, a Straw Hat is a definite, must-have, at least one for the collection. UrbanExcess has you covered with a huge selection of straw hats ranging from Trilbys, Bowlers, Porkpies, vented Cowboy hats, and classic staples from well-known brands such as Brixton, Goorin, Bailey, and UE Branded options. Below, I've highlighted just a few of my favorites but head over to UE to see the full range of straw hats. Note: UrbanExcess ships worldwide.
Oxford Trilby Straw Hat

Classic Trilby Festival Straw Hat

Brixton Pack Straw Bowler Hat

Goorin Women's Hammond Straw Hat

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Brixton Hooligan Flat Cap @ Urbanexcess.com

With the weather warming up, UrbanExcess is now stocking some of the latest styles from Brixton's Spring 2010 collection.  Featured below is Brixton's Hooligan Flat Cap in olive canvas fabric, which lends its self to various styling or weather needs. The Hooligan is made in a 5-point construction with snap bill and black silk lining. The back features Brixton's standard crest pin. Besides olive canvas, UE also stocks the brown/gold cotton plaid option for those looking for patterns. Check UrbanExcess for availability.

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Bailey Flat Caps @ Urbanexcess.com

Bailey Flat Caps are now in stock at Urban Excess.com.  The Flat Cap aka Ivy is one of those humble pieces that should be part of any hat collector's arsenal.  If your looking to expand or define your uniform then Bailey is one the best options in this category.  The caps below are made in Italy and cut from Bailey's flat cap blocking system.  The fabric selections range from wool to herringbone plaids, and traditional herringbone type tweeds.  Each cap features snap brims, full satin linings, soft satin sweatbands, and standard Bailey pins.  Sizes vary for each style from small to x-large.  Worldwide shipping available.

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RVCA Barry McGee Trucker Hat @ Urbanexcess.com

Urbanexcess.com is now stocking the Barry McGee trucker cap produced by RCVA ANP (Artist Network Program) collection.  RVCA's ANP focuses on artists and their works and community through print, blogs, apparel, and caps. For those that don't know, Barry McGee aka Twist is a prominent graff writer / artist who blazed it up during San Fran's graff movement of the early 90's.
The RCVA Barry McGee trucker cap features a brown, cotton herringbone with one of Barry's famous characters on the woven label.  The mesh panels are orange along with side contrast stitch lines and sweatband. You can find this trucker hat and various other styles now through Urbanexcess.com.

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New Festival Hats from Bailey @ UrbanExcess.com

UrbanExcess.com has just stocked up on new Bailey Trilby Straw Hats catergoized under Festival Hats.  Below is a snap shot of a few style options now being offered at UrbanExcess.  First up is Bailey's Guthrie Trilby Straw Hat in a natural color made with Bailey's LiteStraw. LiteStraw is a treatment applied during the final stages of production, which allows the straw weave to become softer and flexible for total fit. Next up are the retro pattern, Mannes braided Straw Trilby Hats. This hat features a thinner woven band with 1 & 1/2 snap-brim.  Rounding out the offering is Bailey's summer classics, Salem Centre Dent Straw Hat in darker natural and the Billy Centre Dent Straw Hat in light grey. All hats are designed in Hollywood, CA and feature center dents, woven bands, and standard Bailey pins. Get yours now through UrbanExcess.com.

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