see the PRESS RELEASE

AUTUMN/WINTER 2016
In 1865, John B. Stetson fashioned the hat that would
become the symbol of American independence, individuality, integrity and strength. Today everything that carries
the Stetson brand, from authentic Westernwear to rugged
Actionwear to contemporary Streetwear and timeless
classics, stays true to these American values: Make things
right and the best they can be. We are proud of the durability and high quality of our products and have proven these
characteristics for more than 150 years.
Stetson x Kölner Haie
Stetson is proud to present an all-star roster for Autumn/
Winter 2016 – winning styles inspired by the world of
championship ice hockey. This breakaway collection features vintage sporting-themed hats & caps (sure to please the true hockey fan), warm trappers & knits that offer
rugged defense against the elements, and trusted Stetson
craftsmanship – making it the ultimate hat trick.
Product highlights this season include a range of soft,
collegiate-striped knits that look great on and off the ice.
We’ve introduced some new hat shapes with bold contrast
trim, and we’re offering a cool vintage spin on some of our
favorite ivy and baseball caps and fedora styles.
In order to keep this collection true to its roots, we’ve
teamed up with the acclaimed Kölner Haie professional
team to see what feels right and fits into the contemporary ice hockey lifestyle. Look out for some special “Stetson
x Kölner Haie” collaborative product and get a glimpse at
the real-life brawlers who helped keep us in the zone.
A metal pin with a goalie mask identifies the collection.
The lining takes up the motif of a scratched ice hockey
rink. The hang tags consist of collector cards with player
stats. A contest involving the Kölner Haie hockey team will
also be held.
Stetson Classics
Stetson bring handwoven fabrics from Ireland, the legendary Harris Tweed and twills of America‘s oldest wool weaving
company that accompanied the gold prospectors to Alaska.
Flat and ivy caps in black-brown-blue combinations encounter ivory, rust, and bronze. Irish barleycorn tweeds achieve
interesting effects in bronze/black and gray/blue. Donegal
and bouclé ivy caps with cashmere or silk are available for
a more refined look. Alpaca and mohair are woven into large checks in yellow/blue/beige for travelers. Glencheck and
bouclé combine red with beige, olive and brown. Beginners
will reach for ivy and newsboy caps, trilbies, and baseball
caps made of Shetland wool or brushed twill: with colorful
checks, leather visors, or herringbone. Corduroy and checks
are combined in a baseball cap. New textures – crimped cotton velvet with metallic threads or shrunken twill - are in
the coming as newsboy, ivy, and aviator caps, as well as trilbies. Waxed camouflage cotton will persuade you on every
terrain.
Colorful felt: Berry red, yellow-green, and mustard meet
earth and wood tones, chocolate, navy, khaki, and gray. Ribbons emphasize or contrast; eye-catchers include zigzag
stitching or nostalgic accordion pleats. Floppy hats for the
ladies supplement unisex styles made of wool and hair felt.
The diamond, trilby, homburger, porkpie, bowler, and player
VitaFelt hats bear corded ribbons or leather ribbons with
Indian heads. Traveler have a more oval crown. A rustic wool
felt without decoration in trapper style simply captivates in
dark-green, mud-brown, or black.
Natural, pure cashmere as beanies or scarves: only one of
the knit highlights. Soft, pure yak yarn in casual caps in
brown and blue blends is also being introduced. Cable-knit
beanies are presented in muted red, blue, or beige. Mouliné
yard creates natural effects in yellow/beige, blue/gray, and
black/white, while Donegal yarn expands the palette with
gray/khaki and navy. Beige/blue cashmere is knit in a bird‘s
eye design. Over-sized and folded caps have a merino pearl
pattern or a soft, furry alpaca mix.
Leather is interpreted in putty and brown tones as newsboy,
ivy, and bomber caps. A vintage look-and-feel, embossed
and shrunken surfaces set things in motion; merino lambskin or fake fur provide warmth.
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