SIMA Image Award: 2012 Breakout Brand of the Year presented to Brixton

Brixton Wins Breakout Brand of the Year at SIMA Image Awards

Brixton was named Breakout Brand of the Year at the 10th annual Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA) Image Awards, capping off what has been a momentous year for the growing brand. … Continue Reading →


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Hats & History: Happy Martin Luther King Day!

Hats are a part of history. For the past several centuries, no man was considered fully dressed without a hat. Regardless of profession, race or social status, a hat was … Continue Reading →


National Hat Day & a Gift for You!

Celebrate National Hat Day – January 15, 2013 – with the Village Hat Shop! Show off your favorite hat and make a statement. Whether you’re a man, woman, or child, … Continue Reading →


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Hat Etiquette for Men & Women

Today, hats are not frequently worn like they were back in the day. At the turn of the 20th century, most adults wore hats whenever they left the house. But … Continue Reading →


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Hats in Movies: Lincoln, Django Unchained & Gangster Squad

At the tail end of 2012 both Lincoln and Django Unchained came out featuring some great hats, not to mention Gangster Squad which will be released in theaters on January 11, … Continue Reading →


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Hat Trends for Winter 2012

Over the years, hats have become more than just a practical item. It’s a fashion statement that can either complete your look or help you stand out. With winter arriving … Continue Reading →


Small Business Saturday

Small Business Saturday

Small Business Saturday® is November 24th Between Black Friday and Cyber Monday is another day, one dedicated to the businesses that boost the economy and invigorate neighborhoods across the country. … Continue Reading →


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Celebrating America – Hats Made in the USA

You may be surprised to learn that hats are still being manufactured in the USA, even with apparel manufacturing moving in large part to Asia. Hats made in America have … Continue Reading →


Kangol Launch Party at Village Hat Shop - Hillcrest

Kangol Hats Launch Party

SAN DIEGO, CA – Announcing: THE KANGOL LAUNCH PARTY, Kangol Hats has partnered with the longstanding leader in the hat industry, Village Hat Shop, at the Village Hat Shop Flagship … Continue Reading →


Devra Wathen, Founder and CEO of ETSIS Hats

How One Brown Spot Changed My Life: The History of ETSIS Hats

A Guest Blog by Devra Wathen Founder, and CEO of ETSIS I grew up in Kansas City, Missouri and have such fond memories of those times. Between the ages of … Continue Reading →