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.
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
Be Aware Of Imitations - BC Hats Are The Original And Simply The Best
Rainproof Suede Small brim style -Crushable for packing. Springs back to original shape! Includes a fitted, comfortable, suede sweatband and snap-on scarf attachments to allow band or scarf of your choice.
Smooth Leather. Small brim, crushable for packing when traveling. Snap-on attachments allow band or scarf of your choice. Treated with waxes and oils to withstand the harshest elements. Includesa comfortable, suede sweatband.
Hat 'n The Pouch Smooth Leather 6702 "No worries mate"with this uniquecrushable hat that packs conveniently into the hip pack that comes with it. Provides a hands free way of carrying your hat. When removed it springs free. Just a quick and easy shape and it's ready to wear!
Hat 'n the Pouch! Superior features like the world's finest materials, rainproofing, reinforced shapeable brim and a carrying pouch providing a hands free way of carrying your hat!
The Bush & City Shapeable hat is designed with a classic, pinched crown. The leather has been treated with waxes and oils to guard against the elements and the wide brim provides you excellent UV protection. The brim has been reinforced with a flexible wire to allow this hat to be crushed and return to its' original shape.
Bill Conner created this hat because his customers demanded a sleek low crown. Rainproof leather - and a wide brim. The wide brim also provides excellent UV protection. The brim has been reinforced with a flexible wire to allow this hat to be crushed and return to its original shape.
Cool As A Breeze! Another Innovation From The Master Craftsman. Solar mesh around the crown brings cool relief on hot days. Rainproof! Crushable! Extraordinary Features Make BC HatsThe Quality, Value Leader!
Cool As A Breeze Rough Out Leather ( Suede Finish ) Another Innovation From The Master Craftsman. Solar mesh around the crown brings cool relief on hot days.
Bill Conner's unique straw hat is made with soft flexible palm fiber and has the classic pinched front crown. This hat conforms to your head beautifully so you hardly know its there. The brim is shapeable and trimmed in Suede. The exclusive "Pinch Protector" prolongs its' life and ensures greater value for you!
Bill Conner's unique straw hat conforms to your head beautifully so you hardly know it's there. The brim is shapeable and trimmed in Suede. The exclusive "Pinch Protector" prolongs its' life and ensures greater value for you!
The Kangaroo Bushwalker is made with one of the stongest leathers in the world! This hat is super lightweight and comfortable! The brim is reinforced with a flexible wire to allow this hat to be crushed and return to its' original shape. Each hat comes with a Kangaroo shaped key chain.
The Crocodile BC has a smooth leather finish and includes a genuine Australian Crocodile Hat Band. The Crocodile is obtained from government approved farms that have management programs to ensure the growth of this unique species.
