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Whether you're bundling up or adding some pop to your look, these hat brands have you covered.
Hats are an important and stylish accessory, yet many people only wear them for functional purposes like staying warm or protecting their hair from the weather. If you're stuck in an exclusively functional headwear routine, consider shopping from one of these Black-owned brands. They are all led by hat-loving creatives who do a great job of marrying function with style, proving there's a hat for every occasion. For example, A Life Well Dressed, Frances Grey and Monrowe NYC are all brands that focus on heritage while creating modern pieces that align with the needs of consumers today, while also making sure that their point of view is seen in fashion.
There are two sectors of Black-owned hat brands to shop from: There are established fashion brands that create a full line of ready-to-wear pieces including hats, and then there are brands that only focus on designing and making hats. We've rounded up our favorite hats from each category below.
There are a few different hat types included in this list, from styles like fedoras to beanies to trucker hats—there is something for everyone here. For a more smart-casual moment, pop on a fedora for a stylish accessory that will take an outfit from business to a night on the town. Beanies are perfect for the upcoming cold weather, due to their ability to keep your head and ears warm and safe from Mother Nature's gusty winds.
Without further ado, here are 10 Black-owned businesses that create hats that’ll help you cover up a bad hair day or add some extra personal flair to an outfit.
Co-founded by longtime friends Archie Clay III and Tajh Crutch in 2016, Wear Brims is a luxury hat company that celebrates their culture, family roots, and owning your confidence. The Royal Fox V2 Wool Hat comes in a bright orange color that will add flare to any outfit. It's made with hand-blocked wool and accented with a fun blue velvet bow.
Dani Evans' grandfather, a free-spirited jazz musician from the South, serves as the inspiration behind her hat brand, Monrowe NYC. Monrowe makes unisex hats that blend 1940s and 1950s jazz era styles with classic Western shapes and contemporary elements. Case in point: The Bone hat is a feminine twist on the traditionally masculine cowboy hat. It's made with Japanese Toyo straw and has a 3.5-inch brim. (Fun fact: Monrowe founder Dani Evans was also the winner of America's Next Top Model Cycle 6!)
Nicholas Daley is a London-based fashion designer who mainly focuses on creating contemporary pieces that feel casual yet stylish. This knit fuzzy hat checks all of those boxes, and also gives off Y2K vibes that are a popular trend within fashion at the moment.
A Life Well Dressed was founded by Michael and Christian Warren and built on the mission of uniting people through apparel, experiences and products. The brand's adjustable beanie comes in an eye-catching dusty rose color that'll mesh well with pieces already in your closet. Plus, it's unisex!
The multihyphenate talent Ciara is known for her rhythmic vocals as well as her chic fashion tastes. Her fashion brand, Lita, is the brainchild of Ciara, Christine Day and Russell Wilson, and it is where she puts her affinity for clothing on display. Lita's twill bucket hat comes in a multitude of colors and has the brand's signature tiger emblem embroidered on the front.
Frances Grey, created by Debbie Lorenzo, is a luxury millinery brand that handcrafts hats in New York City. The straw fedora is a longtime staple of the hat world, and this modern interpretation featuring an asymmetrical crown keeps the style current.
As most know by now, Off-White was created by the late and great Virgil Abloh, who was the first Black artistic director of Louis Vuitton menswear. He's synonymous with streetwear as much as luxury clothing, and his brand Off-White continues his legacy. This beanie comes in bright green with the brand's name embroidered across the front in black. It's made of a super-warm cashmere and cotton blend that will be perfect for the fall and winter seasons.
Founded in 2015, Imperfects is the creation of Mike Lynch. The lifestyle brand has a relaxed, surfer vibe which is evident in its headwear offering of baseball caps, trucker hats, and bucket hats. This trucker hat is made with lightweight woven Taslan fabric and has a flexible fit, making it an effortless accessory to throw on when you're in a pinch.
Fear of God, by Jerry Lorenzo, has become a popular brand for menswear since its 2013 debut, thanks to its minimalistic and sleek silhouettes. The brand also sells accessories, like this baseball cap, that incorporate vintage elements while also feeling fresh and modern.
Architect David Castro established Dungeon Forward in 2008. The label's mission was and still is to sell and create pieces inspired by and for the creative community. This trucker hat has the word family etched across the front that meshed with the brand's status quo. The brand's Words To Live By collection is special for the brand because it's a line that seeks to bring unity, in other words, if you hunt together, you will eat forever.