This isn't a hat brand chasing a trend cycle. Akubra has been making felt hats using the same painstaking process for nearly 150 years, and every hat in this collection still goes through it. It takes six weeks to make one Akubra hat, across 162 individual steps, passing through the hands of 60 different craftspeople and around 200 individual touchpoints before it's finished. That's the difference between a hat and an Akubra.
Looking for a hat that can handle a beach day and still hold up on the farm? That's exactly what this collection is built for. The classic wide brim shape gives you real sun protection whether you're walking the coastline or working the land, and the felt construction is made to be worn hard, rained on, sat on, and shaped by your own hands over years — not months.
Whether you're after a traditional western hat silhouette, a softer boho hat shape for everyday wear, or a classic Australian felt hat that just does the job properly, the range covers it. These aren't costume hats or one-season accessories. They're made for people who want something they can trust to last, and who'd rather buy one hat than replace three.
Is an Akubra right for you? If you want a wide brim hat that's genuinely made in Australia, backed by a process that hasn't been cut short for speed, and built to move with your life instead of just sitting on a hook, yes. Coast, country, work, or weekend - it's made to keep up.
At The Freedom State, we stock Akubra because it matches what we believe in: independence, durability, and doing things properly. A hat that takes six weeks and 162 steps to make isn't going anywhere after one summer. Find your Akubra and wear it everywhere the day takes you. Contact us if you need help choosing your correct style or size, our team are here to help. We are proud to be a Gold Coast Stockist of Akubra.
Q: Is Akubra a men's or women's hat brand?
A: Both. Akubra makes wide brim felt hats designed to suit men and women.
Q: What's the difference between a western hat and a boho hat from Akubra?
A: Both are made using the same Australian felt hat process - the difference is mainly in brim shape and crown styling, from classic western silhouettes to softer, more relaxed boho shapes.
Q: How long does an Akubra felt hat last?
A: Akubra hats are built to last for years with proper care, thanks to a manufacturing process involving 162 steps and around 60 pairs of hands per hat.
Q: Where are Akubra hats made?
A: Australia. Akubra has been handmaking hats there since 1876.
