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Slim Dusty

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Slim Dusty, a legendary Australian country music singer, was famous for his signature Akubra hat. His hat, an iconic symbol of Australian country culture, was typically a classic style with a wide brim, providing ample shade for the sun-soaked Australian outback.

Inspired by Slim’s original 'Akubra Sundowner,' The Slim Dusty hat brings back the iconic, personalised style of a legend.

The hat was made of sturdy fur felt, often a natural colour matching his rugged persona. It had a simple leather hatband, sometimes with minimal detailing, maintaining a practical and traditional look.

Slim Dusty's Akubra embodied the spirit of the outback—durable, down-to-earth, and timeless, much like the man himself. His hat became as much a part of his image as his music, symbolising his deep connection to Australia's rural heritage.

Features:
- 84mm brim width
- Crown width: Front 4” inch and Back 2 3/4” inch
- Pinched teardrop shaped crown called the "The Slim Dusty" pre crease
- Unlined
- Leather inner sweatband
- Ribbon

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MATERIALS & CARE

Materials:
- 100% Rabbit fur felt
- Made in Australia
- Rated UPF50+

Your Akubra hat is more than just a hat—it's a trusted companion built to last. With the right care, you can keep it looking great for years to come. For more information visit our how-to guide.

SHIPPING & RETURNS

PLEASE NOTE WE’RE WORKING THROUGH A HIGH VOLUME OF ORDERS, AND DISPATCH MAY TAKE UP TO 5 BUSINESS DAYS.

Orders are shipped within 1-2 business days. Shipping costs are calculated at checkout. For more information view our delivery times here.

Australia: Startrack Express
Pick up: Available at our Kempsey, Brisbane City Pop-up and Strand Hatters.
New Zealand: Australia Post eParcel
International: DHL Express. All orders are shipped Delivered Duty Paid (DDP).

Returns are accepted within 60 days for exchange or store credit only. Refunds are not available. For more information view our returns policy. You can request your return via our Returns Portal.

For all customer care enquiries including online orders, product queries, please contact our support team.

Call or SMS: 1800 AKUBRA or +61 440 136 027
Email: online@akubra.com.au
Live Chat: Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm

HANDRCARFTED IN KEMPSEY AUSTRALIA
Each hat is meticulously crafted in South Street Kempsey, with an inscription inside that reads: “50 Years of Handcrafting Akubra Hats in South St Kempsey”, a mark of dedication and artistry.

UNIQUE NUMBERING (01 OF 200)
With only 200 made, each hat is individually numbered, making your piece an exclusive collector's item and a tribute to Slim Dusty's legacy.

EXCLUSIVE PACKAGING
Your Slim Dusty hat arrives in premium Limited Edition packaging, complete with a custom dust cover and authentication card that enhances its value as a true collector’s piece.

A PERSONAL TOUCH
Included is a heartfelt, hand-signed note from Slim Dusty’s daughter, Anne Kirkpatrick, adding an intimate connection to the Dusty family legacy.

HERITAGE

In 1874, Benjamin Dunkley stepped off a ship in Circular Quay, Sydney. Since then, more than a century of effort has gone into handcrafting Australia’s most iconic hat.

PROVENANCE

Born in Australia. Made in Kempsey. It takes 6 weeks to make an Akubra hat, there are 162 steps in the process, passing through 60 pairs of hands.

QUALITY

Handcrafted from the finest materials. Rabbit fur felt is an inherently strong and water resistant fibre, designed to withstand the harshest of environments.

THE AKUBRA HAT IS BUILT FOR [exploration] AND HANDCRAFTED FOR [toughness]