my hat

is the best skincare.

Much softer and less structured than pictured, the brim maintains its shape, even when twisted for packing.

I can’t remember exactly where I first found this hat. I was in some beach destination over a decade ago and nothing ever improved upon it in the years that followed.

I finally lost it in Leh, Ladakh, India in May of 2024 at an outdoor art installation where the sand was the same color. It was impossible to find. I didn’t fret for long, because I had already found the source online while exploring other colors…Navy and Red. Ultimately, I replaced it with the same beige cotton that goes with everything and doesn’t distract from my own features.

THE hat in Mo’orea, French Polynesia

San Diego Hat Company sells this and countless other hats, but for the traveler, this is the one. It’s more affordable on Amazon by 15-20%, but do you really wanna buy Bezos a coffee?