Ecuadorian The real and original Ecuadorian straw hat finished in Italy

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Marco Tibiletti OUR PHILOSOPHY Fair Trade and Solidarity

Panama Hatters is a company It is essential to emphasize that Panama that focuses on “Eco-social and Eco- Hatters is collaborating and helping with sustainable” projects with recycling and their sales to lay the foundations for a new craftsmanship as the main factors. commercial project in Simon Bolivar’s region, thanks to which we can proudly say that we The leaves left over from the manufacturing are contributing to the country’s economic of our Panama are regenerated to recovery. create unique accessories like our “flip- flops”. This is only one example of how we With the Hippie model, we work and what our philosophy is. have been working since 2000 on a “special” project to facilitate the manufacture of We work shoulder to shoulder with local Panama hats on the peninsula of Santa Elena, craftsmen who weave Panama hats south western Ecuador. We have been helping (in Ecuador) supporting them by buying about 350 men and women in 15 villages some of their production at a fixed price, who produce hats for our Partners and our regardless of the hat model. Company.

Through the sale of our items worldwide, we help and increase employment in the rural area on the west coast of Ecuador, keeping alive the creativity of our Italian artisans and artists thanks to our personalized and hand painted “Best Friend” and “Football Club” Panama hat lines. 3 OUR HISTORY The Brand

Panama Hatters is an Italian b2b Our products are extremely famous in | b21 business dealing in the production, extra European countries, and can be distribution, import and sale of custom and found in the homes of Celebrities and in standard collections of ORIGINAL Panama the windows of prestigious shops like Le hats. Bon Marché at the Gallerie Lafayette in Paris, a location rich in history and We are one of the first companies in the passion collaborating with the most world specializing in the personalization accredited international markets. of Panama hats for individuals and/or companies. Panama Hatters.it will soon be also an A passion for work, love of beauty, the innovative Store/Brandable Atelier and pursuit of perfection in the details, the history eShop where to buy the best Panama of a country and their tradition: this is the hats of the moment and also tailor make world of Panama Hatters. your own: the ideal place for Trend Setters where to find and buy the best Panama Panama Hat are an internationally known hats of the moment. product recently declared “Cultural Heritage of Humanity” by UNESCO. Panama Hatters is a trademark and project by Company Ideas. Panama Hatters is a brand name that is proud to offer end consumers the product of a century-old craftsmanship made in Ecuador and finished in Italy for many models. 5 OUR COLLECTIONS

A fantastic and adventurous -- “HIPPIE & X-FRESH” : youthful, fresh and challenge, a perfect blend of Ecuadorian colorful, the Hippie Panama for a simpler history and dexterity with the style and lifestyle. design made in Italy to create the Panama Hatters Collections. - “BEST FRIEND”: essential and fashionable dedicated to all lovers of our four-legged “Our collections are designed to meet friends. A Classic model; the first, more all possible tastes and age groups with exclusive version, is customizable with innovative styles and attention to detail the photo and name of your dog or cat, while maintaining a single common the second version is customizable with a denominator: very precious leaves worked representative of your favorite breed. In by skilled hands for over 30 years”. both cases, a collection hand-painted in acrylic by our best artists. TODAY OUR COLLECTIONS FEATURE THE FOLLOWING LINES: - “FOOTBALL CLUB”: a unique product for the footballing world. A Classic model to STANDARD quality personalize with your team colors. (100% Toquilla Straw) LUXURY quality (100% Toquilla Straw - “CLASSIC”: timeless and historical Panama Fine – Superfine – Extra fine – Pile hat par excellence suitable for everyone, men and women. - “MARCO TIBILETTI”: Panama Classic, created with top quality materials and - “ADRIAN”: a smaller classic, stylish and sophisticated finishes. colorful, one of the Unisex models most sought after by creative VIPs and Trend Setters around the world. 6 - “LUXURYIDEAS”: Classic customizable with finishes in 24k gold, Platinum, Swarovski and much more depending on our customers’ preferences.

- “MONTECRISTI”: the Panama hat par excellence featuring “Extra fine” quality leaves. This limited edition may require up to 6 months of work for a single item.

Now, Panama Hatters comes to Italy with a new image: modern, fresh, and unforgettable, with products designed for those who are starting to know and appreciate hats as well as those who are passionate for this accessory, which is suitable for all seasons and occasions. and don’t forget that in addition to Panama hats we make too.

All our products and materials are certifiedMADE IN ECUADOR with finishes made in Italy for some customized lines. 8 COLLECTION

Best Friend

A unique collection for its In addition to being featured in the best Insiders will be glad to know that the Pet genre dedicated to the ever more Atelier / Stores, this line aims to become sector has seen a strong increase in recent numerous Pet lovers who are crazy about part of the most prestigious Pet Boutiques, years. Market surveys confirm that one buying anything that represents them. offering an item «for humans» closely out of two households owns a pet, the related to their pets. Whoever buys a bowl breakdown being 50% dogs, 40% cats, and The “Best Friend” line is dedicated to them; or a leash for their pets chooses according the remaining 10% other animals. Panama hats representing one’s favorite to their taste and aesthetic sense, usually feline/canine breed or even personalized led by a hint of personal vanity. with the picture of YOUR four-legged friend, with the option of adding his or her name In addition to being featured in the best or a dedicated phrase next to it, made in Atelier / Stores, this line aims to become acrylic by our artists. part of the most prestigious Pet Boutiques, A MUST for those who love to follow fashion offering an item «for humans» closely carrying along a reminder of their beloved related to their pets. Whoever buys a bowl pets. or a leash for their pets chooses according Panama Hatters “Best Friend” to their taste and aesthetic sense, usually Quality and passion blend once again, The “Best Friend” line is a true innovation in led by a hint of personal vanity. keeping loyal to one another, the FASHION world: to date, our Panama just like our furry friends with us. hats are very high quality evergreen items Panama Hatters eco-sustainability popular among International Jetsetters, philosophy is more than ever concerned and thanks to this line, it will acquire the with the sensibility of pet lovers. This added value of being trendy as far as collection uses natural materials for a top FASHION while at the same time including quality 100% Cruelty Free product. the equally boundless and important world of PETS. 11 COLLECTION Football Club

W e are world leaders in « Love of football is the only kind of love creating an innovative business concept that never ends. A fan of a team is a fan and brand aimed at international sports for life. He may change his wife, lover and merchandising, using one of the most political party but never his team ». recognizable and well-known fashion Luciano De Crescenzo, accessories in the world: the PANAMA I pensieri di Bellavista, 2005 HAT | ORIGINALE.

We started our FOOTBALL CLUB line Customizable Panama | Tailor Made: dedicated to the many fans of the best loved European sport. If you can’t help being original: Panama football club hat line can be recreated by A hobby, a passion and in some cases a choosing not just this model but also one of lifestyle: this is Football and this is also the the many models available in our catalog. Panama Hatters philosophy.

A hat to take with you to the stadium to

show your faith and be fashionable in all occasions, including major sports events. Panama Hatters Football Club Panama Hatters Football Club © is a unique is a product to be offered and product to be customized with your favorite marketed also with official brands team’s colors. «when authorized». 12 CELEBRITIES TOP EVENTS With our Hats

TENNIS FINAL 2013 in Paris - ROLAND GARROS an occasion of great visibility 15 TOP STORES SOLUTIONS Commercial STORE | DEPARTMENT STORE | LUXURY RESORT | SPA

Below are the various options - Concept Stores | Corners for collaboration with Panama Hatters. Option to open Concept Stores and/or Corners worldwide both in partnership - Production / Distribution / Sale of tailor and privately. made and standard and/or personalized

“Collections bearing our Brand name or yours based on your Individual and/or Corporate needs”. “Thanks to their personalization and/or branding option, - Import | Export our Panama hats offer the ideal Option to import/export straight from solution to create GADGETS Ecuador and/or our Showroom in Milan. Galerie Lafayette for Events, Advertising Campaigns or private occasions like Weddings, - Additional collaboration options guaranteed with our high quality standards. Selling one of our product lines giving the Partner Company a % Selling one of our lines giving a % on sales.

Receiving merchandise / customized and branded production lines (at reduced cost and/or cost-free) in exchange for Temporary Clan Le Bon Marché Stores/Commercial Areas location (e.g., cruise ships/resorts/hotels...).

16 17 OUR SHOWROOM PRODUCTION / IMPORT / DISTRIBUTION OF ORIGINAL ECUADORIANS STRAW HATS FOR PRIVATE AND ENTERPISES 1° Level / Sales Area

Here you can find the original, the most desired and trendy Straw Ecuadorian Hat* / Sombrero of the moment, which is characterized by its unique properties such as smoothness, texture, shape & malleability, features not common to other hats usually named as «Panama Hat».

180 sqmt of pure design, placed on two levels give a perfect hospitality to italian elegance and ecuadorian pureness.

Showroom | Retail area

Located on the first level, you immediately have the idea of being in a parallel world where our collections with colors, shapes, fabrics, fit out the floor. A meeting space, opened to everybody, friends, customers and curious. Within this space you can reach out and touch the latest PROMPT collections, gettable immediately.

Showroom | Area Brandable Service Atelier 2° Level / Brandable Area - Customization Services

Located on the second level includes an exclusive lounge services targeted to «Customize» and «Private Label». Also this space, furnished with attention in each smallest detail allows customers a greater confidence while studying their ideas and execute them.

The idea of ​​personalization is born from the necessity to create a kind of accessory and service which meet increasingly demands of the market and its requirements. This kind of service allow our client to personalised and brandalised a model of Panama Hat accordingly to his wishes. He is also free not only to design his own and exclusive model, to label it with his name / brand, but also to own a commercial exclusive by registrating his model and making it impossible to be produced by third parties. In the end he may also produce it in series through our production areas in Ecuador.

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CHOOSE YOURSELF BE YOUR PANAMA HAT ! CONTACTS

Panama Hatters | Company Ideas Group

Showroom | Corporate Office V.le Vittorio Veneto, 10 Int. 134 Milano –Italy

Tel: +39 ( 02 ) 44477517 Cell: +39 (393) 5073692

Mail: [email protected] Website: www.panamahatters.it Skype: Panamahatters1

Panama Hatters is a trademark and product owned by Company Ideas. www.panamahatters.it