What's the real cost of a Panama hat?A fashion icon woven from global inequality.

From the show

Style and Status

Discover the story behind the Panama hat, a symbol of luxury for the wealthy that was built on the backs of impoverished artisans in Ecuador. Its history reveals a stark contrast between the glamorous image of a product and the difficult reality of its creators. This dichotomy forces us to consider the hidden human cost behind the everyday items we purchase and the complex supply chains that bring them to us.