Canadian Hats Summer Collection: Paper Straw and Sunshine

Cooling and breezy, our summer collection of paper-straw crafted hats for women has arrived fresh from the vintage hatmakers at Canadian Hat.

Summertime weather means summertime styles. The combination of style and skin protection makes summer the season to embrace hats. One of our personal favourites – the straw hat - offers a storied history and significant versatility. It's the go-to choice for fashionistas aiming to balance practicality with a timeless fashion statement. 

Straw hats are older than most people realize. The first can be traced back as far as Ancient Egypt, as well as the Greek and Roman civilizations. Over the ages, styles evolved to reflect the needs and aesthetic preferences of the time. From the floppy wide brims–so popular in the 1970s to the refined, structured styles of the Victorian era, straw hats have remained a fashion staple. Our 2025 Summer collection, crafted by the skilled domestic hatmakers at Canadian Hat, reflects a rich history of craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail. Get ready for a rich, woven straw construction in modern styles, enhanced with UPF protection. Here are some of our favourite summer hats for women in 2025.

Canadian Hat Annie

It's hard to go wrong with a style that combines fun and flirty with 50+ UPF protection. Annie is a modern cloche crafted from a mix of breathable paper straw and polyester for extra durability and comfort. It can be folded into your suitcase or backpack and comes in an easy, one-size-fits-all design, with a three-inch brim that throws just the right amount of shade. Dressed up or down, it's a lovely, versatile style that transitions from resort days to club nights. 

Canadian Hat Audrey

As versatile and stylish as its famous namesake! The Audrey cloche paper straw is another travel-friendly option with 50+ UPF protection. The short back brim protects your neck, while the adjustable interior strap ensures a comfortable fit. The front brim provides extra shade for optimal sun protection, while the breezy paper straw is lightweight and comfortable. This is our favourite by-the-pool hat of the season!

Canadian Hat Cuccia

For statement style, it's hard to go wrong with Cuccia, an elegant ribbon cloth with a natural raffia straw brim. Like our other summer choices, this hat made the cut for its innovative design and craftsmanship. Beyond the soft colour, the soft construction makes it suitcase-friendly. The brim can be worn up or down, depending on your mood—pairs best with bikinis and beaches.

Canadian Hat Birba

Perhaps our top pick for summer styles, Birba offers 50+ UPF protection with elegant styling that transitions seamlessly from day to night. Birba is crafted of lightweight paper straw and features a small brim and matching tone-on-tone grosgrain band. It's a perfect choice if you want a statement piece that reflects excellent product quality and styling at an affordable price point.

Canadian Hat Camila

Camila cloche features a breezy crochet crown accented with a woven paper straw brim in a mix of three complementary tones. It's an effortless and stylish piece that offers interest through subtle colour and texture variations, such as the finely woven brim and faux suede trim. Great for everyday wear, Camila is comfortable and packable thanks to its light paper straw and raffia construction. Available in caramel and black.

Roxann's Hats of Fort Langley

If you're looking for the best summer hats for women at an affordable price point, it's hard to go wrong with Canadian Hat. As a Canadian hatmaker since 1918, this brand is notable for its elegant and functional headwear. We love them for their high-quality materials, hat-blocking techniques, and emphasis on sustainability (such as using repurposed materials). 

Visit our hat store in Langley to view our complete collection of women's summer hats, sourced from reputable hatmakers worldwide.