Handcrafted Hats by Brandon Wise
Made in the U.S.A.
1984
California Original
Custom Hats
Services
Dress Weight
Brim Size: 1"to 3"
100X Beaver Felt: $500 to $750
10X European Hare: $300 to $450
Western Weight
Brim Size: 2-1/2" to 5"
100X Beaver Felt: $600 to $850
50X Beaver Blend: $400 to $550
10X European Hare: $350 to $500
-100X is full Beaver fur and is the finest hat material.
With a Satin finish, lightweight and the most durable,
100X is an investment made to last generations of adventure in any weather.
-50X is a blend of beaver fur and European Hare and is a high quality felt with good weather protection.
-10X is wild Eurpean Hare fur and is a great western staple.
*Prices are depending upon type of band, trim, Stampede String and any extras
*Each hat is custom handmade per order using old school tools & techniques and take up to 4 weeks to make
*All hats have a lifetime warrenty on sweatband, shape, bands
*All hats are fully American made of the highest quality fur felt and sheepskin leather sweatbands
*$150 non-refundable deposit is needed upfront to start your order. The rest when the hat is done.
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Fur Felt Color
Restoration
The Hatter offers fur felt hat restoration to all hats in need. Bring in your hat filled with memories and give it a new beginning.
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About the Hatter
Let me start by saying that I love making hats! I eat, breath, sleep and talk hats. I love what a hat means to America and it's rich culture history of pirates, Native Americans, cowboys and more. I strive to connect to the past through each one of my hats. My hats are a extension of who I am. I use old techniques and tools to create the perfect hats for my clients. From Top hats to cowboy hats, I love making them all.
What I love almost more than making hats, is connecting to the people I make hats for. There is no better feeling then when someone comes in to pick up their hat. Making a hat that will last them their lifetime and longer gives me a sense of purpose and fulfilment. I love hatting all types of people. Each time I hat someone I get to create a friendship and make that person a hat to protect them.
My hats are purpose made to protect those who wear them. The Arrow on my hats and on my sweatbands stands for protection. I chose my logo because of my Native American background and that I want my hats to protect those who wear them. Each hat is made to be a part of the person I made it for. My hats are made to be worn and made for adventure. I make hats that my ancestors would be proud to wear.
I'm inspired by history, music, paintings, photographs, books, poems, and the people I meet. I love what I do and my work is a extension of my love. I am inspired by my parents and the hatters who have come before me.
Through my life, I have been in construction, painted, played music, photographed, built motorcycles, and tour guide. Each job has helped me collect life tools that I now use. I use my education in cultural anthropology and my love of history to connect to the past and present.
I was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley, surrounded by hills and ranches. I am a craftsman who makes hats for anyone in need. From fashion to freedom, my hats go everywhere.
I have made hats for cowboys, artists, musicians, CEO's, surfers, outdoorsmen, office workers, moms and dads, local shop owners and travelers. My hats are 100% all American products and sewn using the strongest materials. I use the best fur felt and leather from long standing companies in the United States. Each hat is fully hand made per order and built to last generations. I make my hats to be worn with pride.
Contact the Hatter
OPENING HOURS:
Monday-Saturday
9am-7pm
By Appointment Only