Hats & Crap

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The Season of Gifting
Let’s be honest - there have been years that I 100% phone it in for the holidays and spent a couple of hours at TJ Maxx, wrapped that stuff up, and stuck it under the tree with a stick-on bow. Thos...

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Inherited Hats
Years ago, I listened to a podcast that was something like the popular PBS show, Finding Your Roots, but involved hunting down unknown relatives. At the end of the podcast, the host presented the g...

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Navigating the Nightmare World of Hat Sizes
A disclaimer to start: understanding size is only one (albeit one very important) part of getting the right fit. Check our Size & Fit Guide to get all the details on how to get a good fit.
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The Age-Old Question: Is It a Men's Hat or a Woman's Hat?
You might have noticed that we don’t list our hats as for men or for women. Why? Because all the old gender rules of fashion are about as relevant as white after Labor Day – most of us don't give t...

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Taking Risks
I grew up in New Jersey and spent my twenties and early thirties in Boston, taking the Chinatown bus to NYC (back in the day for as little as $5) and staying with my uncle, who was kind enough to ...

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Wondering How to Pack a Straw Hat for Travel? We Have Answers.
You're a person who loves hats and wants to take one with you everywhere. Not to worry, there are a lot of options when it comes to traveling with your favorite hat.
For brimmed hats like a fedor...