The Festival Hats Worth Starting With

The lineup splits into three families: captain hats, rhinestone cowgirl hats and straw rancher hats. Here are four that show the range.

How to Match a Festival Hat to Your Event

The right festival hat depends on where you are headed. A rhinestone captain hat leans rave and EDM, catching light on a dark stage, and pairs well with the looks in our rave outfit guide. A cowgirl hat suits rodeos, country festivals and line-dancing sets, the finishing piece for a country concert outfit. A straw rancher hat is the daytime and beach-club choice, at home with an Ibiza outfit by the pool. Every hat is handmade to order in our Stockholm studio, shaped and stoned by hand, so the brim holds and the rhinestones stay put through a full weekend.

Shipping, Returns and Where to Find Us

We ship worldwide with DHL Express, and shipping is free within Sweden. EU orders have a 14-day return window, and international orders are covered by store credit or an exchange if something is not right. Because every hat is handmade and hand-stoned to order, allow a little production time before your event. You are also welcome at our store at Karlavägen 73 in Stockholm, or email order@borninstockholm.se with any question before you buy.

Festival Hat Questions

What is the difference between a captain hat and a cowgirl hat?

A captain hat is a structured, flat-topped sailor style, usually with a short brim and heavy embellishment, and it leans rave and party. A cowgirl hat has the curved brim and taller crown of a western hat and suits rodeos and country festivals. Both come in rhinestone versions here.

Are these festival hats one size?

Most of our festival hats come in a standard adult size with an inner band for a snug fit, though captain and cowgirl styles vary. Check the size note on each product page, and message the team if you are unsure, since every hat is made to order.

What festival hat goes with a cowgirl or country outfit?

A rhinestone cowgirl hat or a straw rancher hat is the natural match for a country or rodeo look. Pick a beige or white hat for daytime and a black or bold-coloured one for night. Fringe detailing adds movement on stage.

Can I wear a festival hat to Burning Man?

Yes, a wide-brim rancher or cowgirl hat is popular at Burning Man for sun cover during the day. Straw and neutral tones suit the dust and heat, and a secure inner band helps in wind. Avoid anything that sheds, since loose material counts as MOOP, matter out of place, on the playa.