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Looking for a straw hat

Where in Beijing can I find a nice western-style straw hat? Something like a classic panama would be nice, but a good old-fashioned tourist-trap-branded straw fedora would do the trick.

I would have brought one with me, but other times I've been here I had no trouble finding one, even considering the size of my laowai head. This time they're not to be found.

There's the leather hats, of the right shape and size, but, you know, leather. There's the conical peasant hats which are widely available, very utilitarian and most definitely straw, but which are a bit too fashion-forward for everyday wear.

The most frustrating thing is I *know* they must be here, China exports tons of the things. I'm just somehow missing them.

Anyway, the link goes to a picture of what I'm looking for -- http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/66/Straw_hat_american.jpg

Anyone seen this particular kind of head-piece for sale?

Thanks!

P.S. But not this kind -- http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c5/BoaterStrawHat_wb.jpg
Too barbershop quartet. I'd need a matching bow-tie.


Re: Looking for a straw hat

Dara at 798 has some at the moment. I have an original one which I bought abroad for my husband but it is too small and has never been worn. It is the rollable fedora. It isn't cheap though as it cost me 55 pounds in the UK. If your interested let me know.....(size is 58cms and it has a black band. You can view it on www.panamas.co.uk)Didn't look at the price of the ones in Dara but I am sure they will be cheaper!

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