Changing Seasons, Changing Hats
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Changing Seasons, Changing Hats

While it’s technically still summer until September 22 and our days are still in the high 80s here in Dayton, we’re all thinking about getting out our fall hats and flannels. We like to tell you h...
When Even Your Denim Wears Denim
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When Even Your Denim Wears Denim

Do you have moments that live in legend in your own mind? I was at a trade show in Las Vegas years ago. Crystalized in my mind amid the repetitive sameness of athleisure, truly terrible five dollar...
Cap Shape 101
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Cap Shape 101

So, you know how shopping for jeans is a nightmare? How every brand has different cuts and different style names? And how sometimes the size you like in a slim fit is not the same as the size you l...
The Season of Gifting
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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...
Inherited Hats
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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...
Navigating the Nightmare World of Hat Sizes
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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. I...
The Age-Old Question: Is It a Men's Hat or a Woman's Hat?
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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...
Taking Risks
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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...
Wondering How to Pack a Straw Hat for Travel? We Have Answers.
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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...