Everything You Need to Know About Hats

How Handmade Hats Are Made: Inside the OTRHATS Studio Process
How Handmade Hats Are Made: Inside the OTRHATS Studio Process
From raw materials to a timeless crown, step into the artistry of handcrafted hats. 🧵 The Art Behind Every Crown At OTRHATS, we don’t just make hats—we shape identity, one... Read more...
Top 5 Must-Have Handmade Straw Hats for Your Summer Adventures
Top 5 Must-Have Handmade Straw Hats for Your Summer Adventures
Summer is a season of movement — road trips, beach getaways, outdoor brunches, and spontaneous sunsets. The right hat doesn’t just protect you from the sun — it completes your... Read more...
Why Cowboy Hats Never Go Out of Style: A Symbol of American Identity and Timeless Fashion
Why Cowboy Hats Never Go Out of Style: A Symbol of American Identity and Timeless Fashion
The Timeless Appeal of Cowboy Hats Cowboy hats are more than just accessories—they’re symbols. Worn by ranchers, rebels, rockstars, and everyday folks alike, the cowboy hat continues to captivate the... Read more...
🎩 How to Fix a Hat That Doesn’t Fit – Expert Tips for a Perfect Fit
🎩 How to Fix a Hat That Doesn’t Fit – Expert Tips for a Perfect Fit
🤔 Why Doesn't My Hat Fit? It’s a common frustration: you find a hat you love, but when you put it on—it’s either too tight, slips around, or gives you... Read more...
Hand-finishing details of an OTRHATS handcrafted straw hat, featuring close-up texture, reinforced brim stitching, and natural fiber quality.
The Craft Behind the Crown: How Long Does It Take to Make a Handmade Straw Hat?
More Than Just a Hat When you wear a straw hat, what do you really wear? For some, it’s a fashion statement or a seasonal essential. But for us at... Read more...
Debunking 5 Hat Myths That Are Holding You Back——A Hat Designer Breaks Down the Truth About Fit, Style, and Comfort
Debunking 5 Hat Myths That Are Holding You Back——A Hat Designer Breaks Down the Truth About Fit, Style, and Comfort
As a professional hat designer and the founder of OTRHATS, I’ve spent years helping people rediscover the power of wearing the right hat. Yet, despite their long history in fashion,... Read more...
How I Became a Hat Designer — And What Most People Don’t Know About Handmade Hat Design
How I Became a Hat Designer — And What Most People Don’t Know About Handmade Hat Design
I didn’t start as a milliner. My roots are in fine art and visual composition — trained in Spain, I spent years studying how shapes, shadows, and human movement create... Read more...
Why Hats Hold Deep Cultural Symbolism and Personal Meaning？
Why Hats Hold Deep Cultural Symbolism and Personal Meaning？
As a hat designer trained in fine art and visual storytelling,I’ve always believed that hats are far more than fashion accessories. In fact, hats carry deep cultural symbolism, personal identity, and... Read more...
The Ultimate Hat Style Guide: How to Choose the Best Hat for Your Face Shape and Personal Style
The Ultimate Hat Style Guide: How to Choose the Best Hat for Your Face Shape and Personal Style
As a hat designer, one of the most frequent questions I get is: “What hat suits my face shape?” The real answer lies in a thoughtful balance of structure, proportion,... Read more...
What Makes a Well-Made Hat? A Designer’s Guide to Quality and Craftsmanship
What Makes a Well-Made Hat? A Designer’s Guide to Quality and Craftsmanship
As a hat designer, one of the most common questions I get is: “How can you tell if a hat is well-constructed?” The answer goes far beyond appearances. A truly... Read more...
Fast-Fashion vs. Artisan Hats: Why What You Wear on Your Head Should Reflect Who You Truly Are？
Fast-Fashion vs. Artisan Hats: Why What You Wear on Your Head Should Reflect Who You Truly Are？
In a world overflowing with choices, the hat you wear is more than a seasonal accessory — it’s a signal. Of taste. Of thoughtfulness. Of who you choose to be... Read more...
Fedora, Trilby, or Porkpie? Don’t Buy a Hat Before You Read This——The Best Men’s Hat Styles for 2025
Fedora, Trilby, or Porkpie? Don’t Buy a Hat Before You Read This——The Best Men’s Hat Styles for 2025
Why Hats Still Matter in Modern Men’s Fashion Before we dive in, let me ask you a question: what’s the hallmark of a true gentleman’s outfit? A watch, leather shoes,... Read more...