It was a moment of pure, sun-soaked bliss: cruising down Orange Grove in Pasadena in my 1989 Porsche 911 Cabriolet (I wish — it was actually my cousin’s 4-series BMW convertible), the top down, the wind in my hair — the road whispering promises of endless adventure and a long long carline at my daughter’s school. At the stoplight, an elderly gentleman in a sleek 2021 BMW 430i Cabriolet caught my eye. Okay, he was the one in the 911 — creative license. His hat, a classic canvas baseball style—what some might call a “dad hat”—sat perched on his noggin with an air of timeless elegance. "Where’s your hat? I hope you’re wearing sunscreen!" he called out, tipping his cap with a knowing grin before zooming off at the first flicker of green. What an ass.
I checked my forehead for the telltale signs of sunburn, now determined to find a hat that matched the spirit of my car. A hat better than his hat. What hat goes with my future 911 cabriolet? What hat goes with a 1988 Rabbit convertible? What hat goes with a white button-up, lovingly distressed jeans, and big earrings? Not a trucker hat, says me. Something that Ralph Lauren would wear. And so, the Carmalarky Convertible Hat was born. Trust me, it’s a future classic.
Crafted from sustainable, 100% organic cotton, this hat is as light as the breeze, yet substantial enough to stand the test of wind, especially when you tighten the strap in back using the nifty buckle. Available in deep, inky black—even under the brim to banish road reflections—or a rich, Pacific Blue, it’s adorned with the crisp Carmalarky masthead. I would put it head to head with a Paris Review or NPR cap any day.
100% organic cotton
Unstructured, for that effortlessly cool look
6-panel design
Self-fabric adjustable closure with a brass slider and hidden tuck-in
It was a moment of pure, sun-soaked bliss: cruising down Orange Grove in Pasadena in my 1989 Porsche 911 Cabriolet (I wish — it was actually my cousin’s 4-series BMW convertible), the top down, the wind in my hair — the road whispering promises of endless adventure and a long long carline at my daughter’s school. At the stoplight, an elderly gentleman in a sleek 2021 BMW 430i Cabriolet caught my eye. Okay, he was the one in the 911 — creative license. His hat, a classic canvas baseball style—what some might call a “dad hat”—sat perched on his noggin with an air of timeless elegance. "Where’s your hat? I hope you’re wearing sunscreen!" he called out, tipping his cap with a knowing grin before zooming off at the first flicker of green. What an ass.
I checked my forehead for the telltale signs of sunburn, now determined to find a hat that matched the spirit of my car. A hat better than his hat. What hat goes with my future 911 cabriolet? What hat goes with a 1988 Rabbit convertible? What hat goes with a white button-up, lovingly distressed jeans, and big earrings? Not a trucker hat, says me. Something that Ralph Lauren would wear. And so, the Carmalarky Convertible Hat was born. Trust me, it’s a future classic.
Crafted from sustainable, 100% organic cotton, this hat is as light as the breeze, yet substantial enough to stand the test of wind, especially when you tighten the strap in back using the nifty buckle. Available in deep, inky black—even under the brim to banish road reflections—or a rich, Pacific Blue, it’s adorned with the crisp Carmalarky masthead. I would put it head to head with a Paris Review or NPR cap any day.
100% organic cotton
Unstructured, for that effortlessly cool look
6-panel design
Self-fabric adjustable closure with a brass slider and hidden tuck-in
