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4.9 / 5.0 based on 31 reviews
ANNOUNCEMENT:
💔 It’s with a heavy heart that we announce this is your last chance to grab an Akubra from BK8 Outfitters.
We’ve cherished every moment outfitting you with these iconic hats in our Karratha Store, Online and from remote locations across WA with our BK8 Shed, it’s been a true honour to serve you.
We took immense pride in the unique service we offered—listening, interacting, and helping you find the perfect fit.
The memories and friendships we've built will always hold a special place in our hearts.
Thank you for being part of our journey. 🌟
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Love Katie & The BK8 Team
PS To spoil yas all and say a big cheers- All Akubras we have left in stock are now $100 off rrp
BACKGROUND:
Sun 19 Nov 2023Â
Tattarang, owned by Australian businessman Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest and his wife Nicola, has acquired Akubra from the Keir family, who trace their ownership back 147 years.
"This is a day for Akubra, a day for Kempsey, a day for Australia to keep a fantastic brand at home," Mr Forrest said.
Ref: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-11-19/andrew-twiggy-forrest-buys-akubra-hat-company/103123226
May 2024
Along with many other small business across Australia we received an email that shattered our hearts :(
Extract
- After reviewing your level of orders, we have unfortunately determined that it is not commercially viable for us to continue to maintain and support your account. For this reason, we have made the difficult decision to close your account.
(a) online sales must end on or before 31 December 2024 (Last Online Sale Date); and (b)Â in-store sales must end on or before 28 February 2025 (Last In-Store Sale Date).
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The Akubra Riverina is our best selling style Akubra, with it's broad dipping, cut edge brim that is wide yet proportioned nicely to the crown. Features a quality six plait leather band and triangular shaped eyelet ventilation.
Stay protected from the sun in style with the Akubra Riverina hat. Perfect for any outdoor activity or a day at the races, this essential hat suits both men and women of all sizes and shapes.Â
DETAILS
Named after the agricultural region of south-western New South Wales.
This hat features a quality six plait leather band and triangular shaped eyelet ventilation. This hat has proved to be very popular since its introduction in 2011.
Brim: 102mm, Cut Edge
| Colour Name |
Bran |
| Style |
Country |
| Crown Height |
Mid
|
| Crown Height |
105mm |
| Crown Eyelets |
3 Triangle
|
| Band Type |
Six plait leather band
|
| Brim Width |
102mm |
| Brim Edge |
Cut
|
| Inner Band |
Leather |
| Inner Lining |
No
|
| Crushable |
No |
