Originally set for Feb. 2, Straw Hat Day invited San Diego residents to wear summer straw hats in a playful declaration that winter was over.

For as long as he can remember, Brent Black, A&S '70, liked the feeling of nice things. As a child, he so often ran the creases of his mother's curtains through his fingers—delighting in the touch and ...

Inspired by Chanel's recent trip to Cuba and our own British summer, the panama hat is having a moment. "Invest in a good-quality panama hat and it will stay with you forever. Proper panamas are made ...

The "Panama hat" — characterised by a circular shape, thick band, and straw material — has long been a summer fashion staple. But while the headgear is beloved for its functional design that protects ...