Straw bowler hat, straw trilby hat, straw boater – whatever the style, as long as it’s straw, it’s in. With that in mind, Urban Excess has lined up a massive collection of straw hats, which means there is something to suit everyone, so there are no excuses for not embracing this trend!

The Brixton Castor Straw Trilby is back for 2010 and in addition, they’ve also brought out the Brixton Pack Straw Bowler Hat, a straw bowler hat featuring that all important feather detailing and the Brixton Drifter, a Boater Hat complete with the classic boater band and all the usual Brixton bells and whistles.  A clean contemporary edgy update on the bowler and boater hat, these are definitely on our must-have list.

For fun in the sun or on a moonlit night, the Goorin Hammond Straw Hat is created from a lightweight, woven Paper Straw with a flip-up Stingy Brim and contrasting double grosgrain band. A hat that will be in your collection for years to come.

Going for the preppy look? Our UE. Oxford Straw Trilby Hat is just the ticket. This hat is our very own natural flat weave straw built around a classic trilby brim block with classic college ribbon. We’ve also got a range of straw stingy brim trilbies along with classic natural straw boater hats and widebrim straw hats.

To view our full collection of straw hats and for everything from festivals hats to classic staples,  click here.

We’re big fans of Goorin Hats at UE. From their beginning on the cobblestone streets of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania when founder Cassel Goorin sold his first hat off a horse and cart in 1895, they have offered timeless classic styles – hats that allow you to make a statement without having to say a word.

We’ve had some new styles hit the store, so if you’re after some new headwear, have a look at some of the new Goorin goodies available…

If Goorin Trilbies are your hat of choice, then head in the direction of the Goorin Moretti Trilby, Goorin Paddy Whacked Trilby and the Goorin London Flip Up Trilby. The Moretti is a classic pinstripe trilby featuring a custom woven headband that will keep you looking sharp, the Paddy Whacked is a stingy brim not for the feint of heart, with a bold combination of houndstooth body and striped grosgrain band and the London Flip Up is the new Goorin stingy brim shape made with a Fall plaid, complementary grosgrain band, and a soft cotton twill lining for comfort.

Goorin are just as good at creating classic beanies as they are trilbies, and the Goorin Acorn proves it. A retro throwback, this beanie features a jacquard pattern and rolled edge.

A new take on a popular style, the Forrest Slopde Cadet offers the original cadet style but with a textured herringbone design and classic lining.

If you’re into bold statements, the Goorin Lil’ Tony is a new a new medley of hat making techniques made of 100% wool and featuring embroidered rose artwork, a black triple pleated band, and plaid brim.