CH83 Frayed Hat Lookbook

The CH83 Frayed Hat is presented not as a finished garment, but as a tensile artifact. The raw-edge appliqué bearing the CH83 insignia is a deliberate act of cultural archaeology, honouring the very first use of patching dating back millennia: when the fastest, most honest mend left the edges raw. This fraying is not a defect, but an inscription of utility, allowing the material itself to document its ongoing existence. This intentional imperfection draws the wearer into a continuous, unfolding narrative, positioning the hat as an object that is both structurally sound and perpetually in flux.

This piece grounds the ephemeral in the uncompromising weight of our Brutalist tones and textures. The visible, secured erosion of the fabric patch mirrors the way nature reclaims monolithic forms, like moss imposing itself upon cold stone or wind wearing down exposed concrete. By showcasing this aesthetic of deconstruction, the CH83 Frayed Hat challenges traditional notions of polish and perfection, finding beauty in the unfinished. It is a conceptual study on transience, transforming a simple piece of headwear into a tangible dialogue between architecture, earth, and the enduring philosophy of the imperfect form.

Available from 4:00PM AWST Thursday, December 11th,