B!Wear Caps

[mr_horsepower666]

First off, thanks to the powers that be for approving my membership!
Secondly, I got word from Brett Stiles of B!Wear Caps that he's closed up shop and has retired.
I've had a bunch of caps made by him, and am sad to see him go, but the sands of time and all that stuff.
So my question to you fine folks is...who are your go-to cap companies or makers?
Most mass produced stuff doesn't work for me as I wear a 7 3/4-8 sized cap and one-size-fits most doesn't always apply to my gigantic melon.
So please...give me your favorites.
Thank you!
And sorry this picture is seemingly as gigantic as my skull.

 

[quikrick]

First off, thanks to the powers that be for approving my membership!
Secondly, I got word from Brett Stiles of B!Wear Caps that he's closed up shop and has retired.
I've had a bunch of caps made by him, and am sad to see him go, but the sands of time and all that stuff.
So my question to you fine folks is...who are your go-to cap companies or makers?
Most mass produced stuff doesn't work for me as I wear a 7 3/4-8 sized cap and one-size-fits most doesn't always apply to my gigantic melon.
So please...give me your favorites.
Thank you!
And sorry this picture is seemingly as gigantic as my skull.



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Cordova Caps on Etsy
Simonds Cap Shop
ID hat Shop
The Well Dressed Head (Australia)
Monsivais & Co

 

[quikrick]

First off, thanks to the powers that be for approving my membership!
Secondly, I got word from Brett Stiles of B!Wear Caps that he's closed up shop and has retired.
I've had a bunch of caps made by him, and am sad to see him go, but the sands of time and all that stuff.
So my question to you fine folks is...who are your go-to cap companies or makers?
Most mass produced stuff doesn't work for me as I wear a 7 3/4-8 sized cap and one-size-fits most doesn't always apply to my gigantic melon.
So please...give me your favorites.
Thank you!
And sorry this picture is seemingly as gigantic as my skull.



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Oh… welcome to the lounge.

 

[dkstott]

Gamble & Gunn
Sterkowski

 

[deadlyhandsome]

First off, thanks to the powers that be for approving my membership!
Secondly, I got word from Brett Stiles of B!Wear Caps that he's closed up shop and has retired.
I've had a bunch of caps made by him, and am sad to see him go, but the sands of time and all that stuff.
So my question to you fine folks is...who are your go-to cap companies or makers?
Most mass produced stuff doesn't work for me as I wear a 7 3/4-8 sized cap and one-size-fits most doesn't always apply to my gigantic melon.
So please...give me your favorites.
Thank you!
And sorry this picture is seemingly as gigantic as my skull.



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Brett is a cool guy and I used to see him several times a week. He made some nice caps at great pricing.

https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/b-wear-newsboy.10428/page-5

I really like the nicer custom caps, but so far I’ve resisted. I’m sure they are good value, but the ones I really like are not anywhere near B!Wear pricing.

 

[Short Balding Guy]

What Cap Are You Wearing Today?

Out thrift store shopping wearing my Sterkowski cap and new/vintage Schott car coat. I have 2 more Sterkowski caps on the way

www.thefedoralounge.com

Check the above thread for cap makers and models. Cheers, Eric-

 

[mr_horsepower666]

Brett is a cool guy and I used to see him several times a week. He made some nice caps at great pricing.

https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/b-wear-newsboy.10428/page-5

I really like the nicer custom caps, but so far I’ve resisted. I’m sure they are good value, but the ones I really like are not anywhere near B!Wear pricing.

I’ve sadly never met him in person, but dealing with him thru email has been awesome. He’s a truly nice guy.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

I’ve sadly never met him in person, but dealing with him thru email has been awesome. He’s a truly nice guy.

I’ve enjoyed our conversations as much as his caps. He’s seen a lot and lived a full life, and he can tell a good story.

 

[gilligan]

Does anyone know if Bret Stiles of B Wear Cap Co is still in business. I bought two caps from him several years ago and I absolutely love them. I was thinking of getting another one but his website isn't showing up anymore. The first one I purchased is a wool that is my favorite go to head cover, (even over my fedoras) with the oversized top and wider brim and the second one is a linen (for warmer weather)with the narrower body and a wider custom brim. I absolutely love his caps and they can't be beat for quality and durability. Great guy to work with and a true craftsman. I do hope he's still in business.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Brett lives just a short distance from my office. I used to see him walking most every day, but I haven’t seen him for some time. I’ve been told he has stopped making caps:

https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/b-wear-caps.109924/


https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/b-wear-newsboy.10428/page-4

 

[Xylophile]

First off, thanks to the powers that be for approving my membership!
Secondly, I got word from Brett Stiles of B!Wear Caps that he's closed up shop and has retired.
I've had a bunch of caps made by him, and am sad to see him go, but the sands of time and all that stuff.
So my question to you fine folks is...who are your go-to cap companies or makers?
Most mass produced stuff doesn't work for me as I wear a 7 3/4-8 sized cap and one-size-fits most doesn't always apply to my gigantic melon.
So please...give me your favorites.
Thank you!
And sorry this picture is seemingly as gigantic as my skull.



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I've enjoyed https://hannahats.com/ since I bought a vintage 8-piece on ebay. With a new cap I started asking "can you do this, can you do that" and found they will do anything I've asked, like use a peak from a different model or leave out a liner or make a custom size.