He formed the Kensington Hat Mills in Tasmania in 1876, which later became Akubra in 1912. In 1925, after Dunkerley’s death, ownership transferred to Stephen Keir, a former employee who had ...

“The Akubra hat has become a worldwide phenomenon and we’re also proud of our Slouch hat worn by men and women who travel abroad and protect our country.” ...

Akubra has been run by one family for five generations and their handsome felt hats, which are made with rabbit fur, are very much a part of Australia's national identity.

Akubra's Managing director Stephen Keir, told the ABC that the iconic brand had a long and proud history. 'Rabbit fur is the best fur to make our hats out of, and the rabbit industry in the '40s ...

Dolly. She was the Akubra Hats girl, the face of the iconic outback hat company’s advertising campaign when she was younger. She became the symbol of Australia’s Outback. Now she’s gone.

Akubra hats make a colourful comeback AKUBRAS, the must-have hats of the '80s, are back in style with a colour twist.