to make the hats that I made." Shelby added that part of what made the decision difficult was the loss of the community around the store. "Not only is the shop no longer there, but a lot of that ...

In 2025, the $500 winter hat isn't just plausible—it's a market reality. What began as standard-issue gear for merchant marines—known then as a "watch cap" or "sailor cap" for long nights at ...