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BOBBY


Never far from the horse's side,
where grit and loyalty both reside.
Built for the man who stood so true,
and travels as Phar as he once knew.


Michelle Payne wearing the Akubra Ranger in Coffee

Beneath The Brim

Michelle Payne

From the dairy farms of regional Victoria to the biggest stage in Australian racing, Michelle Payne has built a career defined by resilience, determination and an unwavering connection to horses.

As the first female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup, Michelle Payne became a defining figure in Australian sporting history when she rode Prince of Penzance to victory in 2015. But beyond the history-making moment lies something even more enduring: a deep respect for hard work, the land, and the horses that have shaped her life.


IT TAKES [6 weeks] TO MAKE AN AKUBRA HAT. THERE ARE [162 steps] IN THE PROCESS. EACH HAT IS HANDLED [200 times] IN MANUFACTURE, PASSING THROUGH [60 pairs] OF HANDS. THE YEAR [1876] IS WHEN IT ALL STARTED.

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Beneath The Brim: Michelle Payne

Beneath The Brim: Michelle Payne

From the dairy farms of regional Victoria to the biggest stage in Australian racing, Michelle Payne has built a career defined by resilience, determination and an unwavering connection to horses.

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Aquabumps x Akubra Bondi

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Bringing together two iconic Australian brands connected by a shared appreciation for the people, places and stories that define this country, the Aquabumps x Akubra collaboration pays tribute to t...

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Beneath The Brim: Dirk Willem Fourie

Beneath The Brim: Dirk Willem Fourie

In an era dominated by fast fashion and fleeting trends, vintage menswear is making a powerful return. Few people embody this resurgence better than Dirk Willem Fourie, better known to his growing ...

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