~The History of WIGEN'S Hats~.
History/Details/Information
A long-established Swedish hat manufacturer founded by Oscar Wigen in 1906.
In its long history, Wigen's Aviator hats (winter hats) made of sheepskin have been used by many Scandinavian royal families, including Swedish royalty, and are widely recognized as Royal Warrant of Sweden.
Wigen's brand, founded by Oscar Wigen, is based on “craftsmanship cultivated by tradition" and uses “the best materials” only. Therefore its hats are infused with the noble spirit of craftsmanship that cannot help but fascinate those who see them. The hats produced are nicknamed "Rolls-Royce of the hat industry," and are highly estimated and cherished by hat lovers all over the world.
Material Collection
Wigen uses carefully selected materials from around the world to meet the expectations of its customers.
Type of shape
Wigen's Collection exists in three main types.
・IVY CAP (hunting cap) series symbolizes the Wigen's brand.
Wigen's enjoys a steady popularity. There is a considerable amount of people who prefer to buy this type when it comes to Wigen's. It is characterized by a beautiful curve from the top to the visor seen from the side and a "good sitting quality" you will make sure in when you put it on. It is a part of gentleman's outfit you will never get tired of.
The most popular in Japan:③ Ivy Contemporary Cap
Summary
Possessing overwhelming tradition and solid technology based on it, this brand is constantly evolving to meet the most urgent needs of the fashion industry without resting on its laurels
Their system of sensing the mood of the "now" and materializing it by means of perfect insight seems to be unrivaled by any other manufacturer.
Paying no regard to the "prestige" of the company's over 100 years of tradition and the "honor" of being called the Swedish royal warrant, they humbly continue to make hats today and forever.