Rewind about 50 years: BC Hats began in the late-60's, early-70's when Bill Conner (hence BC) moved to Byron Bay in Australia and began producing authentic, quality Aussie Outback-style hats. The BC Hats name was attached at first to one, simple, classic hat. The Stockman, as it's referred to, was Australia's first all-leather hat with a shapeable brim.
It was when Bill Conner's son, Will Conner, extended the family business and began not only distributing BC Hats in the United States, but also coming up with his own designs and hats under the name Cov-Ver hats.
"I was deciding what to call my own hat brand and add these to my BC Hat distribution. I considered our family name Conner but I wasn't sure if I could create as good a quality hat as my dad and at that time I didn't want the pressure of living up to the family name. I decided on Cov-ver Hats, which turned out very well.".
However, this year Will Conner is confident that his hats can bare the Conner family name. So while Cov-Ver hats name has changed, the quality and attention to detail put in all hats is better than ever. Here are a few of the designs that has made Cov-Ver and now Conner a household name along with the original BC Hats.
Conner Wool Felt Crushable Outback Hat
This wool-felt take on the traditional Aussie-leather outback hat that made BC Hats famous. This version by Conner is made of a crushable wool-felt material that can be packed away in a bag or suitcase.
Conner Wool Felt Shapeable Western Hat
This wool-felt western-styled hat is waterproof, with a shapeable brim, and that easily recognizable western-cowboy style and a leather hatband.
Conner Sewn Braid Toyo Floppy Hat
Styled in the same way as the quintessential sun-hats you've seen on the beach, at music festivals, or hiking on a hot day. The super-wide brims of straw hats like these are perfect for keeping the sun off of your most UV sensitive spots: your face and neck.
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