Hatters in Minnesota/Wisconsin area

[Shogun Crosby]

Hello there!

New member after years of lurking! Big hat guy here, and wondering if anyone knows of any hatters around the Minnesota/Wisconsin area? I'm in Minneapolis, but more than happy to drive a few hours, give or take, around the area. I have a couple in commission right now from another state and country, but I feel like if there are some who are close, I should know about them as well!

Thanks!

 

[belfastboy]

Hello there!

New member after years of lurking! Big hat guy here, and wondering if anyone knows of any hatters around the Minnesota/Wisconsin area? I'm in Minneapolis, but more than happy to drive a few hours, give or take, around the area. I have a couple in commission right now from another state and country, but I feel like if there are some who are close, I should know about them as well!

Thanks!

Brass Rooster in Milwaukie. He has a website

 

[Shogun Crosby]

Brass Rooster in Milwaukie. He has a website

Thanks! I maybe should have mentioned that Brass Rooster is the only one I have found or heard of. Ironically enough, I was in Milwaukee for 15 years, moved to MN a few years ago, and have only heard about him in the last 24 hours.

It looks like he's closed for the time being, but I was thinking of seeing if I could stop in, pandemic permitted, next time I make the trip home!

 

[belfastboy]

Thanks! I maybe should have mentioned that Brass Rooster is the only one I have found or heard of. Ironically enough, I was in Milwaukee for 15 years, moved to MN a few years ago, and have only heard about him in the last 24 hours.

It looks like he's closed for the time being, but I was thinking of seeing if I could stop in, pandemic permitted, next time I make the trip home!

It is not a custom hat maker but Scott @FineVintageFedoras on Etsy.com does cleaning and repairs. But I don't think there is anything else in your area.

Gary White is in Buffalo and of course Optimo and Falcon Park in Chicago but FP does'nt have a storefront....after that hatters are scarce.

 

[belfastboy]

Thanks! I maybe should have mentioned that Brass Rooster is the only one I have found or heard of. Ironically enough, I was in Milwaukee for 15 years, moved to MN a few years ago, and have only heard about him in the last 24 hours.

It looks like he's closed for the time being, but I was thinking of seeing if I could stop in, pandemic permitted, next time I make the trip home!

It is not a custom hat maker but Scott @FineVintageFedoras on Etsy.com does cleaning and repairs. But I don't think there is anything else in your area.

Gary White is in Buffalo and of course Optimo and Falcon Park in Chicago but FP does'nt have a storefront....after that hatters are scarce.

FineVintage is in WI somewhere

 

[Shogun Crosby]

FineVintage is in WI somewhere

Thanks, that's good to know for restoration! My thought was Madison would be the most likely spot other than Milwaukee.

 

[Frunobulax]

FineVintage is in WI somewhere

Pretty sure Scott's in Milwaukee.

 

[belfastboy]

Pretty sure Scott's in Milwaukee.

Thought so but wasn't sure....I knew it wasn't Sheboygan.

 

[Shogun Crosby]

Thanks guys! I'm currently on the list for a Gannon and awaiting some samples...looking very forward to that! From what I'm seeing here, he's made a lot of people some excellent hats.

 

[Frunobulax]

Thought so but wasn't sure....I knew it wasn't Sheboygan.

Frostbite Falls.

Thanks guys! I'm currently on the list for a Gannon and awaiting some samples...looking very forward to that! From what I'm seeing here, he's made a lot of people some excellent hats.

Gannon makes a great hat. You'll be happy.

 

[glider]

Hatters are pretty scarce , might be a good business to start . We have 1 hatter in St Louis, Levine, been around for years. Nice shop actually, I need to get down there. I've never been in the place when I didn't leave with a new hat. Spring is coming, straw hat time just around the corner, new hat time !