Wide-brimmed hats used to be the trademark of rock stars and music icons. Nowadays, there is a new generation of independent hatmakers that is making this daring, bohemian-western style available to all. These are handcrafted, worn-in hats that can instantly give any outfit a personality and a sense of confidence–they are the kind of hat that one can wear to project effortless cool. A lot of men start with a simple baseball cap. Nevertheless, more and more of them are adopting more fashionable, bohemian-western designs. These broad-brimmed hats are reminiscent of a rough but elegant style, sometimes referred to as Black Bart vibes. Imagine battered, homemade items that feel genuinely aged and very personal.
Nick Fouquet – $1,400 (custom)
Nick Fouquet is the most prominent personality in the contemporary hat culture. His fashionable studio in Los Angeles attracts the Coachella fans and fashionable celebrities with its daring, perfectly made wide-brimmed designs.
Satya Twena – $525
Each hat is hand-made by Satya Twena to commission in one of the final historic hat factories in New York City. Every custom made item is also accompanied by a personal tour of the legendary Makins Hat factory, which is a truly memorable experience.
Worth and Worth by Orlando Palacios – $1,100
Worth & Worth by Orlando Palacios is inspired by the rock n roll legends and provides rakish, rebellious elegance. The brand has dressed celebrities such as Keith Richards, and it is the brand of choice of those who believe in the motto What Would Keith Richards Do?
Albertus Swanepoel – $325
Albertus Swanepoel is a South African born designer who adds sophistication to hat making around the world. His designs are versatile and can attract a large number of people, with partners such as luxury brands such as Barneys and Bergdorf Goodman, and affordable brands such as Target and Gap.
FlameKeepers Hat Club – $500
FlameKeepers Hat Club, based in Harlem, is an old-school character with a modern street style. Their hats are popular among the most stylish locals who value the slightly vintage-inspired headwear with the true edge.
Goorin Bros – $150 and up
Goorin Bros. is a family-owned brand with more than a hundred years of history, which presents a new interpretation of traditional wide-brimmed hats. Their hats are classic, cool with a contemporary attitude and known to be of quality craftsmanship and affordable prices.
Brixton – Prices begin at $80
Brixton has gained a cult following due to its easy combination of surf, skate, and bohemian. Their broad-brimmed felt and straw hats offer easy rock n roll style that is casual but deliberately fashionable.
Stetson – Premium Collection starting at $300
The iconic American company Stetson keeps on innovating with its high-quality, wide-brimmed products. Stetson hats are known to be of high quality and heritage craftsmanship and they provide the authentic western-rock style that will never become obsolete.
