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The Bittner Konrad is a men's felt hat made by hand in the Bittner hat workshop in Bad Ischl, Austria. The Bittner family has made hats there since 1862, and Emperor Franz Joseph ordered his hunting hats from them.
The Konrad is made from 100% animal hair felt in a smooth olive, with a tall, pinched crown and a wide, flat brim with stitching around the edge. Around the crown sits a brown corduroy band with a dark brown leather strap on top, stitched along both edges and finished with a small loop at the side. Calm and straightforward, with a slightly sharper look than a classic Alpine hat.
Wear the Konrad with a waxed jacket, a field coat or a loden jacket, a wool sweater and leather boots. The brown band picks up brown leather, so it looks good with a leather belt, boots or a bag. In town it goes well with a camel or blue wool coat.
Why do some felt hats have stitching along the brim?
Rows of stitching near the edge make the brim firmer, so it stays flat and keeps its line, even after rain or a day in the car. On the Konrad, the stitched edge also gives the wide brim a neat, finished look.
Why choose a hat with a leather band?
Leather is strong and ages well. Over the years it gets a deeper colour and a soft shine, much like a good belt or a pair of boots. On the Konrad, the leather strap sits on a soft corduroy band, which gives the hat a warm, country feel.
How do I choose a hat that suits my face?
Look at balance. A wider brim and a taller crown suit a longer face and broader shoulders, while a narrower brim suits a smaller face. Try the hat in front of a full-length mirror, not only a small one, because a hat should look right with your whole body and the jacket you wear with it.
