TORONTO - Alex Tilley, the designer of the iconic Canadian hat bearing his name, has died at 87. The avid sailor created what’s now known as the Tilley hat in 1980 to cater to outdoor enthusiasts.

TORONTO – Alex Tilley, the designer of the iconic Canadian hat bearing his name, has died at 87. The avid sailor created what’s now known as the Tilley hat in 1980 to cater to outdoor enthusiasts.

Alex Tilley, the designer of the iconic Canadian hat bearing his name, has died at 87. The avid sailor created what’s now known as the Tilley hat in 1980 to cater to outdoor enthusiasts. Well known ...

TORONTO — Alex Tilley, the designer of the iconic Canadian hat bearing his name, has died at 87. The avid sailor created what's now known as the Tilley hat in 1980 to cater to outdoor enthusiasts.

TORONTO — Alex Tilley, the designer of the iconic Canadian hat bearing his name, has died at 87. The avid sailor created what's now known as the Tilley hat in 1980 to cater to outdoor enthusiasts.

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Alex Tilley, the Canadian entrepreneur and inventor who created one of the nation’s most recognizable fashion and adventure accessories, passed away on October 28, 2025, at the age of 87. Best known ...