Posts tagged "akubra"

Andrew and Nicola Forrest's acquisition of classic Australian brands continues with the purchase of hatmaker Akubra, which will join labels like R.M.Williams and Bega Group under the Tattarang investment firm umbrella.

Things have kicked up a notch for Akubra these past few decades. Learn how the iconic Aussie brand has taken sustainability to the next level.

Everything changed 24 years ago when Akubra brought on chartered accountant Roy Wilkinson to help them modernise and move with the times.

Queensland MP Bob Katter says he is “hopping mad” over an Australian hat manufacturer’s decision to no longer use local rabbit skin. �…