The Levine Casa Blanca is an optimo crown panama hat. The optimo crown is characterized by the flat top with center ridge running from front to back. It's a classic style that dates back to the earliest days of panama hats and has been associated with many classic film roles, most notably "Charlie Chan."

 

Other roles associated with the Optimo are:

• Sean Connery in The Man Who Would Be King and Just Cause
• Paul Newman in Mr. and Mrs. Bridge
• Sidney Greenstreet in Casablanca
• Gregory Peck in To Kill a Mockingbird.

Hat features:

• Natural Shantung Straw Construction
• Snap brim can be worn down in front or up all around
• Unlined Interior
• Contrasting Black Hat Band
• Levine Hats Exclusive

This hat runs a bit big. If you are in-between sizes, you should order the smaller size.