Bailey 1922: Braids

Lightweight construction and woven texture define this assortment of braided hats within the Bailey 1922 line. Styles feature structured crowns, ventilated weaves, and carefully finished bands that add visual depth without excess. Each piece is designed for warm-weather wear, offering breathable comfort and a refined profile while maintaining the craftsmanship and balance central to Bailey 1922.

  • color-robust-grey

    Billy

    $85.00
    8 colors
  • color-woods-multi

    Mannes

    $85.00
    12 colors
  • color-midnight-blue

    Waits

    $95.00
    9 colors
  • color-tan

    Craig

    $85.00
    6 colors
  • color-navy

    Salem

    $85.00
    5 colors
  • color-matcha

    Hester

    $100.00
    7 colors
  • color-ivory-adobe-multi
    top seller

    Mannesroe

    $85.00
    2 colors
  • color-driftwood

    Eli

    $95.00
    4 colors
  • color-grey

    Carver

    $90.00
    6 colors
  • color-natural

    Hooper

    $90.00
    2 colors
  • color-vanilla

    Berle

    $105.00
    4 colors
  • color-black
    top seller

    Tate

    $80.00
    5 colors
  • color-birch
    25% off

    Billy

    $85.00 $63.75
    6 colors
  • color-shell
    54% off

    Wilshire

    $85.00 $39.50
    3 colors
  • color-blue
    new colors added

    Gratz

    $90.00
    3 colors
  • color-natural

    Elliott

    $75.00
    1 color

Frequently Asked Questions about Bailey 1922: Braids

What does 'braided' mean in hat construction?

Braided hats are woven from interlocked strands of straw or synthetic material, creating a textured pattern you can see and feel. This construction makes the hat lightweight and breathable — ideal for warm weather — while giving it a distinctive visual character.

How do braided straw hats compare to solid straw?

Braided construction offers noticeably better airflow than solid straw because of the natural gaps in the weave. They're also more flexible, making them easier to pack. The trade-off is that braided hats have a more casual, textured look versus the smoother finish of solid straw.

What styles come in Bailey's braided collection?

You'll find fedoras, pork pies, and trilbies in the braided lineup — each with the same classic silhouette you'd expect, just constructed from braided paper straw and polypropylene blends instead of solid materials.

Are polypropylene blend braided hats as good as natural straw?

Polypropylene blends are actually more durable and easier to maintain than pure natural straw. They hold their shape better in humidity, resist fading, and tend to last longer with regular wear. Natural straw has a slightly more organic look, but the blends are the practical choice.

What occasions are braided hats best for?

Braided hats are your warm-weather go-to — garden parties, outdoor weddings, resort wear, and casual summer days. The fedora and trilby styles dress up easily with a blazer, while pork pies keep things relaxed.