A proper Panama isn’t just a summer hat. And it certainly isn’t just a straw one. Worn well, it’s the kind of piece that makes everything else you're wearing feel intentional—even when it's not.
We’ve long said at Mister Miller: a hat isn’t an afterthought. It’s a quiet opening move. A good one changes the rhythm of your day.
The Panama does that—without the fuss.
The Energy Shift
You don’t wear a Panama to make a point. You wear it because it feels right. Because it finishes something in your look that you couldn’t quite pin down. It has presence without being flashy. And in 2025, that’s the whole mood.
This year, it's less about elegance in the classic sense and more about fluid, relaxed confidence. The Panama's cool now is tied to its ease—how it works with your favourite jacket, your softest tee, or a pair of drawstring trousers you haven’t taken off all season.
It suggests intention. Not effort.
How People Are Wearing It (Well)
Gone are the days when you needed a linen suit and a yacht invitation. These days, the Panama lives better in contrast:

●       Oversized shirts and wide-leg trousers – Comfortable, confident, and slightly off-centre. A brim balances the proportions.
●       Layered neutrals – Off-white, stone, rust, clay. The straw's natural texture fits right in.
●       Crisp denim – The simplest combo: jeans, T-shirt, Panama. Let the hat do the talking.
●       Vintage-inspired tailoring – Think single-breasted, unstructured, with worn-in loafers or low-top sneakers. The kind of thing that gets better the less you try.
And yes, it works on everyone. It’s all in the tilt.
People Who Get It
Let’s be honest—most of the best dressers don’t shout about it. But if you had to point:

●       David Bowie made the Panama look modern, never precious—something that sharpened his summer tailoring but never softened his intent.
●       You’ll find versions of it today on artists, stylists, musicians, and those who generally look more put together than they claim to be.
●       And maybe someone you’ve passed on the street—who didn’t seem to be dressed up, just right.
It’s not about fame. It’s about quiet clarity.
The Mister Miller Take
Our Panamas are blocked by hand in our UK studio using genuine toquilla straw bodies, sourced from master weavers in Ecuador. We shape each one in-house—light, breathable, clean-lined, and meant to age beautifully.
We offer options for subtle band detailing (if you want it) and adjust the block depending on your features, fit preferences, or occasion. There’s no house style here. Just honest craftsmanship, ready to be worn however you live.
When to Wear It
We’ll make this easy: if the sun’s out, it’s in. But beyond that…

●       Garden party? Yes.
●       Weekending in Margate? Absolutely.
●       Sunday café run with last night’s shirt still half-buttoned? Especially then.
●       Long lunch where you don’t look at the time once? Always.
The Panama isn’t a holiday hat. It’s a you hat. And when you wear one, it stops being about the weather and starts being about the feeling.
📩 Want help choosing yours?
 We offer remote consultations, fabric samples, and simple advice—no jargon, no hard sell.
 Email us at w.w@mistermiller.co.uk and tell us what you’ve got in mind. We’ll take it from there.