Otto Sepp hat

Handmade in Austria from wool felt by heritage millinery brand Mühlbauer, this narrow-brimmed traveller hat is as easy to fold away and care for as a beanie. Peek inside the hat to find a Monocle-exclusive ribbon in brown, white and anthracite, completing its vintage look. 

Established more than a century ago in the quiet Viennese suburb of Floridsdorf, Mühlbauer has become one of the world’s most prominent milliners, valued by designer brands from Kenzo to Comme des Garçons. Combining hand-crafting techniques with contemporary design, Mühlbauer is the go-to for sophisticated headwear with a statement twist.