Akubra is one of Australia's most iconic fashion accessories and heritage labels, handcrafting hats in Tasmania since 1876. Each hat is made by master craftspeople using techniques refined over nearly 150 years, delivering rugged durability, timeless Australian style, and the kind of quality built to last a lifetime of adventure.
Wide Brim Hats Made for Real Sun
Akubra built its reputation under some of the harshest sun on earth, and it shows in the brims. Most styles in this collection are true wide brim hats, with brims from 2.5" up to 4" that shade the face, ears, and neck the way a wide brim sun hat should — no flimsy packable straw here. If you prefer a cleaner Western line, flat brim Western hat styles sit alongside the classic curved profiles, so you can choose between a traditional pencil-curl brim and a sharper, modern silhouette. Every wide brimmed hat in the range holds its shape season after season thanks to dense fur felt construction that can be reshaped by a hatter but won't wilt in the rain.
Akubra Hat Colors: Black, Brown, and Beige
The Akubra palette is built around colors that work as hard as the hats do. A brown cowboy hat in Fawn or Acorn is the most versatile place to start — it flatters nearly every complexion and pairs with denim, linen, and leather alike. A black Western hat reads sharper and dressier, equally at home at a Friday night show or over a winter coat in the city. For summer, a beige cowboy hat in Sand or Bran keeps things light and reflects the heat. Many styles come in several shades, so if you've been searching for a black cowgirl hat or a brown cowgirl hat in a specific brim width, check the color options on each product page.
The Australian Cowboy Hat, Perfected Since 1876
Before it was a fashion statement, the Akubra was working headwear — the original Australian bush hat, worn by stockmen, farmers, and soldiers for nearly 150 years. Each Australian outback hat is still made from pure rabbit fur felt, blocked and finished by hand in Kempsey, New South Wales, then fitted with a genuine leather sweatband. Fur felt is what separates an Akubra from a mass-produced Western hat: it's naturally water-resistant, breathable, and dense enough to be steamed and reshaped for decades. If you want an Australian Western hat with a real story behind it, this is the company that wrote it.
Signature Styles: Cattleman, Snowy River, and More
The Akubra Cattleman is the archetype — a classic center-crease crown and 4" brim that defined the Australian station look. The Akubra Snowy River takes its name from the high country of the Man from Snowy River, with a slightly narrower brim and a distinctive braided band that suits both men and women. Between these icons you'll find dressier fedora-influenced shapes and rugged all-weather workers, so there's a crown height and brim width for every face shape and every use.
Akubra Hats for Women
There's no separate women's line because there doesn't need to be — Akubra womens styles are simply the same hats, chosen for fit and proportion. Women's Western hats from the range tend toward the Brumby and mid-brim Cattleman shapes, while ladies' hats with wide brims like the 4" styles double as serious sun protection. Every hat is sized in exact head measurements rather than S/M/L, so use the size guide on each product page for a precise fit.
Where to Buy Akubra Hats in the USA
We Wear Australian is one of the few places to shop Akubra hats in the USA with stock on hand — no international shipping delays or customs surprises. Visit us in SoHo at 69 Mercer Street, New York to try on styles in person and get fitted properly by our expert team. Each hat is ready to start a lifetime of wear.
