
Hat-Related Articles, Musings, Interesting Facts, & More
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Hats & Skincare
Read MoreLooking for an easy way to up your daily skincare routine (and style) – wear a hat! Don’t just take our word for it – the Skin Cancer Foundation backs us up!
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Hats Off to 45 Years!
Read MoreVillage Hat Shop (est. May 1980) turns 45! We've come a long way and no one can speak to that journey better than our very own President and co-founder, Tina Belinsky.
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The Village Hat Shop Fiddler
Read MoreFind out the inspiration behind our original logo and see what's changed in our newest version! Which Fiddler is your favorite?
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Anatomy of a Hat
Read MoreLearn to identify a hat's main components with our simple Hat Anatomy 101 visual guide! Become an honorary hat-ologist and shop with confidence!
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Heritage Fabrics 101: Donegal Tweed
Read MoreCharacterized by flecks of color throughout its weave, Donegal Tweed is world-famous for its artisanal quality, durability, and centuries old heritage.
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Heritage Fabrics 101: Harris Tweed
Read MoreHailing from the Outer Hebrides Isles off the coast of Scotland, Harris Tweed is the only fabric in the world governed by its very own Act of Parliament.
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Flat Caps & Their Many Forms
Read MoreWhether you’re a big fan or just a fan of trivia, you, like us, may have wondered about all these cut-and-sewn flat cap iterations and what sets them each apart.
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Every Season is Hat Season
Read MoreJust like other elements of fashion, hats are subject to two major seasons - Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter. Read on for our quick and easy breakdown!
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Hats & Face Shape - Which Hats Look Best on You?
Read MoreHat choices may seem endless but your search doesn't need to be! Read on to learn how to determine your face shape and most complementary hat styles.
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Our House Brand Flat Cap Collections Explained
Read MoreEver wondered what the differences are between our 3 flat cap house brands: Jaxon Hats, Baskerville Hat Company, Jaxon & James? Read on for details!
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HAT-isms: Hat Sayings & Phrases
Read MoreA comprehensive collection of common (or previously common) hat-related sayings & phrases including "eating your hat," "at the drop of a hat," and more!
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Panama Hats: Determining Quality
Read MoreLooking to purchase a Panama hat but not sure where to start? Let our founder, Fred, walk you through the basics of determining Panama Hat quality.
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Hat Sizes of Historical Men
Read MoreEver wondered which hat size famous men of history wore? We did, too! Below you'll find a list of hat sizes of historical men compiled by our founder, Fred.