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The bolero, or gunfighter hat, is more than an accessory—it’s a symbol of bold living. Rooted in heritage yet embraced by modern adventurers, it represents strength, artistry, and individuality. Whether...

The fedora hat has stood the test of time as a symbol of style, sophistication, and individuality. From Hollywood legends to modern-day adventurers, it remains one of the most versatile...

When the sun is high and the days run long, a great straw hat does more than complete an outfit—it changes how you feel in the heat. Shade softens the...

Explore the history of the cowboy hat and its roots in the American West. Discover our handmade cowboy hats for men and women, crafted in Sedona with premium fur felt...

True West Hats is evolving, yet again! We are closing our Sedona retail store and will be focusing on Online sales, exclusive offerings of pop-ups, private parties, trunk shows, hatmaking...

Are you worried about traveling with your hat? Discover 9 essential tips for traveling with your hat and keeping it safe! 

Have you had your hat for a while and accidentally stored it in a place where the brim now isn't exactly what you want?  Touching up your brim IS something...

The need to review 2021 and see what 2022 will bring was important and brewing in my mind for over a month. Sorry for the long winded version but it...

I mean, really?  Is it really May?  We are at the end of school, beginning of summer, and a busy spring under our belts.  As always we have hit super...

Hiring: True West Hats, a custom hat-maker, in Sedona and Cornville.   Are you an aspiring Maker?  Have you done leather work? Sewing? Beading? Felting? Hatmaking? Do you like making...

Open and ready to go in Sedona, Arizona - through a rebuild, making hats, and just a wee bit of stress... here we go!

I’m an anthropologist by schooling. I say schooling because once I left college all my anthropology stopped, but did it really?  I was not employed by a company to work...