Straw visor - a wide front shade that folds into a tote and springs back

Woven straw, a deep curved front and nothing above it. The stretch band at the back holds the visor in place while the top of your head stays open to the air. Roll it up and it takes about as much room in a bag as a pair of sunglasses.

Why choose this straw visor?

A closed crown presses down on whatever your hair is doing that day. Leaving the top open keeps the front shade and skips that problem. The weave is pliable enough to roll and stiff enough to hold its curve afterward.

Deep curved front: the shading section projects forward and covers the eyes and cheekbones.
No top panel: buns, braids and high ponytails pass straight through the opening.
Stretch rear band: a black elasticated strap covers head sizes from 55 to 58 cm.
Roll-and-recover weave: flatten it into a bag and it returns to shape when you take it out.
Ribbed straw surface: an airy texture that stays cool through a long warm afternoon.

Front shade where it counts, open air everywhere else.

Put your hair up first, then slide the band over the back of the head so nothing is trapped underneath. Tilt the front down until the shadow reaches your eyes rather than your forehead. It suits a beach day, a terrace lunch or a garden shift equally well.