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flag Alex Tilley, creator of the iconic Canadian hat brand Tilley Endurables, has died at 87.

flag Alex Tilley, founder of Canadian hat brand Tilley Endurables, has died at 87. flag He created the company’s signature wide-brimmed, beige hat in 1980 for outdoor enthusiasts and sailors. flag Known for durable, practical designs and a lifetime guarantee, the brand gained lasting acclaim. flag Tilley retired in 2015, and the company was acquired by Hilco Capital before being sold to Toronto-based Gibraltar & Co. in 2018. flag Company leaders praised him as an inventor, adventurer, and Canadian original, honoring his dedication to quality and authenticity. flag The news was reported on November 1, 2025.

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