lackofcolor.com
Lack of Color is a Melbourne-born hat label famous for fashion-forward fedoras, wide-brim straw hats and casual buckets. The brand focuses on clean silhouettes, seasonal colorways and good-quality materials — hats designed to be worn daily, travel-ready, and styled with contemporary wardrobes.
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What to know
Brand story
Founded in Melbourne, Lack of Color built its reputation on contemporary hat shapes that balance classic forms with current trends. The label releases frequent seasonal drops in distinct color palettes and finishes, making it popular with influencers and customers seeking statement headwear. The focus is on wearable, travel-friendly hats that read modern and elevated without feeling overly formal.
Craft & materials
Many Lack of Color pieces are made from traditional hat materials — soft wool felts, braided straw and leather trims — with hand-finished brims and stitched inner bands. The brand tends to reinforce brims for structure and includes practical features like sweatbands or wipe-clean linings. Care guidance usually recommends spot cleaning and gentle reshaping rather than machine washing to extend hat life.
Styling & fit
Styling is straightforward: pair a fedora with tailored coats, a wide-brim straw with summer dresses, or a bucket hat with casual denim. Many designs are labelled S–L or by centimetre sizes — measuring head circumference and checking the size guide is advised. Hats are often packable but may need gentle reshaping after travel to restore brims and crowns.
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Quick verdict
What we like
- Distinct, fashionable hat silhouettes with consistent sizing and shapes
- Good mix of seasonal straw and felt materials
- Solid finishing details (brims, sweatbands, trims)
- International availability and strong online presence
Worth knowing
- Sizing can be tricky—measure before buying
- Mid-range prices may be higher than basic fast-fashion hats
- Limited in-store footprint outside Australia
