The Avenel Lucca Braided Safari Hat is a solid everyday choice when you want sun protection, airflow, and a clean classic shape. Made from natural braided fibres, it’s lightweight and breathable with a brim wide enough to keep the sun off your face and neck. The navy contrast band gives it a simple, tidy finish that works with most outfits. It’s the kind of hat you can wear on the farm, in town, or just heading out for the day.
✔ Natural braided paper-fibre construction
✔ 10 cm crown height
✔ 7.5 cm brim for added sun cover
✔ Lightweight and breathable for warm weather
✔ Contrast navy band
✔ Designed by Avenel for everyday Aussie wear
✔ UPF50+ rating for exceptional sun protection, blocking 98% of harmful UV rays
Casual everyday or ute runs
Match it with a simple tee or a country shirt and a pair of moleskin pants or relaxed jeans. Add your favourite everyday boots and you're good to go.
Weekend jobs or stock-yard days
Go for a long-sleeve chambray or flannel shirt, work jeans and sturdy boots. The hat keeps the sun off while staying light on your head.
Summer BBQs or warm-weather outings
Wear with a cotton shirt and lightweight shorts or chinos. Finish the outfit with a belt from our men’s belt range.
Concerts, festivals or ute musters
A good match with bootcut or straight jeans, a check shirt and your western boots — the Lucca hat adds a clean, understated finish.
To establish your size as per your head measurement, measure the circumference around your head - approximately 12mm (1/2") above your ears. Keep the dressmaker tape level and firm, and keep it across your temple and above your eyebrow ridges. For in-between measurements, select the next size up. You want a close fit, but not so firm that the band leaves a mark on your forehead when you have worn your hat for a period of time. If you're trying your hat on instore, and you have a choice of a size that is a bit too firm, but the next size is a bit too loose, we recommend selecting the larger size.The Lucca comes in sizes S (55-56cm), M (57cm), L (58-59cm) and XL (60-61cm).
You can - it’s light, breathable and handles heat well. For heavy-duty work, consider pairing it with solid work boots.
Spot-clean with a damp cloth. Let it air dry naturally. Avoid soaking it or leaving it in direct heat, as paper braid can warp.
Yes. For day trips and light packing, it's fine. For longer trips, keep it on top of your gear or use a simple hat box so it doesn’t get crushed.
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