King's Umbrella Hat Company

07/20/2025

06/01/2025

The Exterminator "Old Bones"

We had the pleasure of deconstructing our first hat sold. Serial #0001 was a custom open crown that made its way to ebay, then into the hands of one our fabulous clients. It now lives the life it was meant to.

"A gangly, ill-mannered juvenile when he was gelded, Exterminator matured into one of the most beloved horses ever to look through a bridle. Noted for his intelligence and his engaging personality as much as for his racing talent, Exterminator was the epitome of the professional racehorse. He gave his best regardless of distance, track, footing, trainer, jockey or the amount of lead piled on his back. In a long, arduous racing career, he was never less than all class."

04/17/2025

The War Admiral

Beaver Blend, Hickory

with a vintage stiff finish and weighing 95g
Size: 7-1/4 Custom
Crown: block #43 CO 5-3/4" open, with a Teardrop bash, ~4-7/16" height after bashing

Crown Trim: 4 ligne (3/8") vintage grosgrain ribbon in Light Belly with a Western-style bow

Brim: 2-3/4 inches wide with a relaxed #17 fl**ge
Edge Finish: Bound with 4 ligne (3/8") vintage grosgrain ribbon in Light Belly

Sweatband: Made from 100% vegetable-tanned goatskin leather, with silk reeding in Brass. Backed with hand-oiled 100% silk and finished with a Deep Burgundy hand-tied bow

Liner: 100% silk liner in Deep Burgundy with a King's Umbrella silk tip.

04/12/2025

03/22/2025

At our little home hat shop, hours of passion, research, and practice go into every detail that "constructs" a custom hat. Why? It's simple;

Artistic Integrity.

Did you know?...the bow on your custom handmade sweatband is handtied with a custom designed knot , that we have affectionately named a Dragonfly Knot.

03/21/2025

The Riva Ridge

8X Beaver in color Loaden Green, with a vintage soft crown and firm brim

03/09/2025

Our hatter is a man of many trades. Check out this customized and hand built rounding jack used to measure and trim your custom brim length. Coming soon to the steward's cupboard and Etsy shop!

02/06/2025

Check out our sleek and scaled down design compared to some of the older models of Conformators we have used. We sent this out to a client and it was just returned locked in position. The next step, our in-house engineer and hatter will create a customized block for a perfect fit.

02/05/2025

This 100% Beaver Custom is exquisite. Of the countless hats our hatter has made for himself, this is one of few made using his own custom designed and 3D printed block and fl**ge. The result? The most comfortable hat he's ever owned.

The Whirlaway — King's Umbrella Hat Co https://search.app/B7vWc7rdBDzqNwAe6

The whirlaway 100% Pure Beaver in color “Mushroom Grey”Custom 7 1/4Crown: Block #43 CO 5-3/4 OpenBash: Traditional CATTLEMAN’S Crease, 4-3/8 height after bashingTrim: 4 ligne vintage grosgrain ribbon in “Saddle Brown” with a Western bow and matching brim bindingSweatband: Handmade 100% veg...

02/04/2025

Our own in-house Engineer designed, 3D printed Conformator can be purchased in our Etsy shop or website.

Conformator — King's Umbrella Hat Co https://search.app/HaHPAb2upH2GnoWe6

https://kingsumbrellahatco.etsy.com/listing/1846376576