Though I’ve covered a lot in my time at the helm of Slate’s crime blog, I haven’t yet delved into crimes against fashion ... intense dislike of the straw boater hats favored by garden ...

When it comes to men's straw hats, the boater is a classic ... If you're aiming to make a fashion statement this summer, the boater hat is a foolproof choice for when you vacation.

Meghan's own hat ... a cool outfit on an average day in the UK (sun not guaranteed). Another lovely way to channel Meghan if you don't fancy a panama style is to go for a straw boater hat.

If you like the metaphor of fashion as armor, then Melania’s hat is a shield — separating us from them. The hat, in the boater style, is traditionally a men’s summer hat made of stiff straw.

And this year, they’ve got the luxury seal of approval — from raffia clutches at Bottega Veneta’s spring/summer 2025 show to straw boater hats at Chanel’s cruise collection, proving that ...