I bought this for my daughter to take to Mexico.  She wasn't sure whether to pack it or not so wore it on the plane and got lots of compliments and many asking "where did you get it?"  The color is beautiful - kind of "straw hat" color with a lot of white woven in with it - doesn't show wear at all.  It is very wide-brimmed which is great in the Mexico sun.  On the way back she packed it in her suitcase and upon unpacking it still looked brand new!  I'm getting one for me to take to the Caribbean.