
Hat-Related Articles, Musings, Interesting Facts, & More
Articles added weekly, check back regularly for more!
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The Village Hat Shop Fiddler
Find 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
Learn 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
Characterized 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
Hailing 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
Whether 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
Just 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?
Hat 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
Ever 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
A 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
Looking 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
Ever 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.