Hats

Each label earns its place here for a different reason. Stetson has been handcrafting hats in the USA for over 150 years, with western hats and felt hats built on genuine heritage rather than trend. Akubra brings the same level of craft from Australia, with a manufacturing process that takes six weeks and 162 individual steps per hat. Brixton covers a broader, more everyday range of felt hats and fedora styles suited to daily wear. Lack of Color rounds it out with felt & straw hats, bucket & boho hats built for warmer days and beach-to-street styling.

Looking for a hat for a specific occasion rather than "just a hat"?A straw hat or canvas bucket hat from Lack of Color works for beach days and holidays. A felt fedora from Brixton covers everyday wear across most of the year. A western hat from Stetson or Akubra suits anyone after something with real heritage behind it, built to last well beyond one season. Between the four labels, there's a wide brim hat, straw hat, or felt hat for whatever the day actually calls for.

None of these are costume hats. Every piece across all four labels is chosen for genuine quality materials and construction, meant to handle sun, wind, and regular wear without losing shape- the kind of hat you can wear on repeat for years, not just for one summer.

Is this collection right for you? If you want a wide brim hat, straw hat, western hat, or boho hat from a genuinely credible label - not a cheap import - this range covers most of what you'd be searching for, in one place.

The Freedom State is a proud Gold Coast stockist of Stetson, Akubra, Brixton, and Lack of Color, with the full range available in-store in Burleigh Heads and online.

Explore the hat collection and find the one built to go the distance with you.

FAQ'S
Q: What hat brands does The Freedom State stock?
A: The Freedom State stocks Stetson, Akubra (in store only), Brixton, and Lack of Color.

Q: What's the best hat for beach days?
A: A straw hat, such as those from Lack of Color, is best suited to beach days and warmer weather.

Q: What's the difference between Stetson and Akubra hats?
A: Both are heritage hat brands known for western and felt hats - Stetson has been handcrafting hats in the USA for over 150 years, while Akubra is Australian-made using a detailed 162-step process.

Q: Where can I buy these hat brands on the Gold Coast?
A: The Freedom State, based in Burleigh Heads, is a Gold Coast stockist for all four labels, available in-store and online.