The popularity of the Panama hat soared at the start of the 20th century when a photograph of U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt sporting a stylish fino appeared in the world press.
Panamakübara populaarsus pääses valla 20. sajandi alguses, kui maailma ajakirjanduses ilmusid fotod USA tollasest presidendist Theodore Rooseveltist, kus ta kandis stiilset peenekoelist fino kübarat.