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BC Hats by Will Conner ~ www.bchats.com

In April of 1969 Bill Conner was making and selling all kinds of fine handmade
leathergoods. In the beginning, sandals were his most popular item but it wasn't long until
his original hats became his most sought after product. Below is an old, torn and faded
magazine I found in a shoe box called Earth Garden. It contains early information about
Bill Conner and his first published article on leather work.

I was recently speaking with one of my father's leathercraft teachers form the 60's, Dan
Holiday and he said, "young Bill was able to figure out the best way to put a wire in the
brim of a leather hat so that it could be shaped, he just had a knack for it." Today his
original design and construction method is world renowned and the quality of a B.C
Leather hat is still unsurpassed.

With the creation of B.C Leather Hats, Australia's hat industry was revolutionized.
Suddenly there was a choice on the market for a new type of functional headwear
besides the traditional Fur Felt. In 1988 when Australia hosted the World Expo, B.C. Hats
became internationally recognized. And later, in 1993, Bill won the prestigious Exporter of
the Year Award for the State of New South Wales. He received this coveted award in
recognition for not only creating Australia's original leather hat but successfully bringing it
to the world market. Today, B.C. Hats is still a family owned company dedicated to quality,
service, and original Australian hats!

-Will Conner

WJ recommends these hats:
WAVE Journey tested BC Hats - The Bushwalker, and The Bac-Pac Traveller.

Jill enjoyed the comfort and fit of her Bushwalker hat.  It lived up to its reputation,
has been crushed while travelling and come back into shape. Bill created this hat because
his customers demanded a sleek low crown.

The Bushwalker will keep you dry with rainproof leather and a wide brim which also
provides excellent U.V. protection. The brim has been reinforced with a flexible wire to
allow this hat to be crushed.

Viv has been wearing her Bac-Pac Traveller hat since it arrived three weeks ago and
enjoys the fit and protection from the elements.  It's small enough to take anywhere,
can easily be packed in a bag and then brought back into use without losing its shape.

The Bac Pac Traveller features a small brim which is reinforced with a flexible wire to allow
this hat to be crushed if needed for travel. It is designed with a snap on each side which
allows for a band or scarf of your choice. This hat is made with rainproof suede and is fitted
with a comfortable suede sweat band.

WJ recommends BC Hats and won't leave home again without them.

BC Hats website:  www.bchats.com

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