Beautiful. Protective. Both.

Good taste starts at the top.

We think a good hat should do more than keep the sun off.

It should make you feel good.
Make you stand a little taller.

love Kate hats are designed in Melbourne, Australia and expertly made by our select, longstanding makers — people whose workmanship we know and trust.

We design our hats from the ground up.

From the shape of the crown and width of the brim to the material, colour, ribbon and finishing details, every element is chosen for a reason.

We select our natural-fibre bases carefully — from raffia and paper to wheat straw and other specialist materials — then work alongside our makers to bring each design to life.

We design the ribbons. Source the leather. Choose the trims. Select freshwater pearls. And, for some styles, add the final love Kate details here in Australia.

Because the little things matter.

A freshwater pearl in just the right place.
A ribbon that changes the whole hat.
A brim with exactly the right attitude — and protection.

Because we believe sun protection should look this good.

And we believe you are worth protecting.

Raffia

Lightweight. Breathable. Beautifully tactile. And particularly good at letting summer feel like summer.

Paper

Lightweight. Flexible. Beautifully textured. And particularly good at making a hat feel effortless.

We design with longevity in mind. Hats to love, hats you'll wear again and again.

Wherever possible, we aim for maximum sun protection without compromising wearability, style or fashion.

Like us, each has its own shape, character and point of view.

Some are relaxed.
Some refined.
Some made for adventure.
Some for traipsing the tarmac.

Whatever the style, try walking on the bright side of the road.

And always, keep your head high.

Made for sunny days — and the good things that tend to happen in them.

For her. For him. Or for whoever stole yours.

We say hats off to you.

Designed in Melbourne.
Made by people we trust.
Made to go anywhere.