Sun hat
Elegance in the sunshine, according to La Maison Fabienne Delvigne
Far more than just protection from the sun, the summer hat is a true style accessory that enhances the silhouette and adds the finishing touch to a summer outfit.
Floppy hats, panama hats, fedoras, cloche hats and foldable styles: For nearly forty years, Maison Fabienne Delvigne has been designing handmade creations from the finest natural materials, combining lightness, comfort and artisanal craftsmanship.
Many models can be adapted or created to measure in the Brussels workshop. For shorter lead times, a selection of creations is also available on the E-Shop in various sizes.
Men's sun hat
Whether it’s a summer fedora, a Panama hat or a casual style, La Maison Fabienne Delvigne’s men’s sun hats combine sun protection, lightness and elegance, making them the perfect choice for sunny days, whether at the beach or in town.
The fedora
The summer fedora captivates with its timeless elegance and its ease of pairing with both casual outfits and more sophisticated silhouettes.
The Panama
Renowned for its fineness and lightness, the Panama hat remains one of the most iconic materials for high-end summer hats.
Sun hat
Floppy hats, Panama hats, cloche hats or summer fedoras: La Maison Fabienne Delvigne’s women’s sun hats combine sun protection, lightness and elegance to help you enjoy sunny days in style.
The cloche hat
A constant companion on sunny days, the wide-brimmed hat elegantly shields the face and shoulders, while lending a feminine and glamorous air.
The fedora
The summer fedora captivates with its timeless elegance and its ease of pairing with both casual outfits and more sophisticated silhouettes.
The Panama
Renowned for its fineness and lightness, the Panama hat remains one of the most iconic materials for high-end summer hats.
The cloche hat
With its soft, enveloping shape, the cloche hat offers discreet elegance while providing excellent sun protection for the face and eyes. Its feminine and timeless silhouette particularly enhances features.
Artisanal know-how
Each creation is made using traditional millinery techniques: the materials are dampened, moulded onto wooden forms, then worked by hand to achieve perfect proportions and exceptional lightness.
This recognised expertise appeals to an international clientele and supports several European royal families.
The Samy folding hat
For those looking for a stylish summer hat that’s easy to carry, La Maison Fabienne Delvigne also offers the Samy, a soft, foldable sun hat.
This sun hat can be delicately rolled up to be slipped into a bag, making it an ideal choice for travel, holidays, or sunny days.
Lightweight, practical and refined, the hat Samy Combine summer elegance and freedom of movement, without compromising on style.
The sun visor
Each creation is made using traditional millinery techniques: the materials are dampened, moulded onto wooden forms, then worked by hand to achieve perfect proportions and exceptional lightness.
This recognised expertise appeals to an international clientele and supports several European royal families.
The Panama hat
Lightweight, breathable and elegant, the Panama hat is one of the great summer classics. It effectively protects from the sun while offering exceptional comfort thanks to its fine, airy weave.
At La Maison Fabienne Delvigne, the Panama hat can be carefully personalised: choose the colour, ribbon and finishing touches to ensure it complements your summer outfits perfectly. It can also be made to your exact measurements, for a comfortable fit and a perfectly tailored look.
On the beach, on a trip, or in town, it accompanies sunny days with timeless elegance.
The summer fedora
Elegant and timeless, the summer fedora is perfect for city days and sunny holidays alike. Made from light, breathable natural materials, it protects the face while adding character and refinement to your silhouette.
At La Maison Fabienne Delvigne, the fedora can be customised in terms of fabric, colour, ribbon and finishing touches to complement your summer wardrobe perfectly. It can also be made to your exact measurements for optimal comfort and impeccable elegance.
The sun hat
With its wide protective brim, the sun hat is the quintessential sun hat. It elegantly protects the face, neck and sometimes shoulders while bringing femininity, lightness and refinement to the silhouette.
At La Maison Fabienne Delvigne, every wide-brimmed hat can be personalised in terms of fabric, colour and finish to complement your summer outfits perfectly. Some designs can also be made to your exact measurements for unrivalled comfort and elegance.
The stylish beach hat
Elegance has its place at the beach, too. La Maison Fabienne Delvigne’s beach hats combine sun protection, lightness and sophistication to add a touch of style to your days by the sea.
Whether it's airline hats, timeless panamas or exclusive creations, each model is designed to protect the face from the sun while enhancing the summer silhouette with timeless elegance.
The holiday hat
The ideal companion for holidays and sunny days, the holiday hat protects from the sun while adding a touch of elegance to every silhouette.
Exclusive creations, timeless lines, and light natural materials elegantly accompany seaside getaways, city discoveries, or sun-drenched holidays. Some models, like the foldable Samy bonnet, can even be rolled up and slipped into a bag for elegant, unrestricted travel.
Frequently Asked Questions about Custom Sun Hats
Round face
They are enhanced by shapes that bring verticality and delicately lengthen the lines. Summer fedoras, panama hats, or slightly asymmetrical wide-brimmed hats are particularly suitable.
Oval face
Considered the most balanced morphology, the oval face allows for almost any whim: panama, brimmed, cloche, or fedora hats naturally suit this silhouette.
Long face
They are enhanced by styles with more generous brims. Sun hats and cloche hats add softness, sun protection, and harmony to proportions.
Square face
Sharper features are softened by flowing, rounded lines. Wide-brimmed hats with supple curves and cloche hats particularly enhance the face.
Not all hats offer the same level of sun protection. Wide-brimmed hats offer the most coverage thanks to their wide brims which protect the face, neck and shoulders. Cloche hats also offer excellent facial protection, while summer fedoras and panamas offer a good compromise between protection, lightness and elegance.
Offering more coverage than a cap for everyday use, a hat creates natural shade that protects the face while remaining comfortable. However, a cap is still more suitable for sports activities or those requiring a great deal of freedom of movement.
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Choosing a sun hat from La Maison Fabienne Delvigne means choosing much more than just an accessory or protection from the sun: it means benefiting from the vision, advice and expertise of a specialist who, for nearly forty years, has been designing creations intended to bring out the best in each person in a unique way.
Whereas a purchase in a concept store, department store or traditional boutique often involves choosing from existing designs, La Maison guides you through a genuinely personalised consultation process. Ms Delvigne takes into account the shape of your face, your figure, your personality, your personal style and your preferences in order to guide you towards the most harmonious and flattering style.
Fedora, capeline, panama or cloche hats do not suit every face in the same way. The width of the brim, the height of the crown, the proportions or even the tilt of the hat can completely transform the look and balance of a silhouette.
What sets Fabienne Delvigne’s Maison apart is that it offers the opportunity to go far beyond simply choosing a sun hat.
According to the designs, it is possible to choose the material, the colour of the straw, the width of the brim, the trimmings, the ribbon or even the finishes in order to create a hat that perfectly complements a summer wardrobe or a special occasion.
Many models can also be made to the exact measurement of the head, ensuring incomparable comfort, even on the hottest or windiest days. This bespoke approach also allows for proportions to be perfectly adapted to each face, for natural elegance, exceptional comfort, and optimal sun protection.
To preserve your hat, never fold it in your suitcase, as the straw may crack. Lay it flat, fill the crown with light clothing (such as underwear) so that it keeps its shape, then secure it with your belongings by placing it on top of the suitcase.
Also, avoid leaving your hat in a car in direct sunlight or behind glass: the heat and UV rays can make straw brittle and discolour it. If you live in a dry climate, lightly moisten the straw from time to time to keep it supple.
If you are looking for a model specifically designed to be folded, we recommend our model Samy.
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Maison Fabienne Delvigne
- By appointment from Monday to Friday -
8 André Fauchille Street,
1150 Brussels