Hats & Crap
felt hats
How to Make a Flat Brim Hat Flat Again
You know what the biggest problem with flat brim hats is? They don’t stay flat. Whether your hat is felt or straw, the bigger the brim the wavier it gets. Don’t worry though – it’s an easy fix you ...

hat care
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...

hat life
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...

hat life
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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hat history
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...

Cha Cha's House
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...

hat care
Hats & Sweat
It’s summer. It’s hot. It’s steamy.
You want sun protection or, heck, you just know you look darn good in your hat and want to wear it everywhere. You’re sweaty and you don’t want your hat to be. N...