Hatbox: Austin’s Local Hat Shop

Specialties

We are the very model of a LOCAL hat store or Haberdashery serving Austin since 1980! If they’ve played music, filmed something, or in general made Austin what it is today we’ve hatted them! If it’s authentic Austin you seek, look no further!

Hatbox: A Modern Haberdashery features exclusive women’s and men’s hats, whimsical fascinators and practical caps from around the world. Hatbox represents old world hatters such as Borsalino of Italy, Christy’s of London, Stetson Dress, Biltmore, Resistol, Beaver Brand, and others such as Dobbs, Bailey, Kangol, Scala, Dorfman Pacific, Broner, Barmah and Shady Brady. The inclusion of designers such as Cha Cha’s of Brooklyn and Milli Starr from here in Austin promote the highest of current fashion and re-​vintaged style while the store’s cocktail hats division for women exhibits the ultimate «spring affair» and «after five» collection. Bring the whole family and enjoy a professional fitting and shopping experience unlike any other.

Your hatter and founder,

Lauri Turner

History

Established in 1980.

Haberdashery: [hab-​er-​dash-​uh-​ree] (noun): A specialty-​clothing store focused on accessory items such as hats, gloves and scarves.

Although a haberdashery originally meant an all-​purpose accessory and notions store it came to be associated in America almost exclusively with hats. In the heyday of hats the haberdashery was often seen as a serious place with rows and rows of identical hats lined up as identical soldiers of conformity.

These days hats have come to represent the opposite of blind conformity– they represent a confident style and a dashing personality. It is with this spirit that Hatbox has created the MODERN Haberdashery, we that honor the knowledge and art of the traditional haberdashery while knowing that a contemporary hat wearing public needs a friendly, helpful, and exciting introduction to the world of head wear. From our custom styles to our expert fittings we work with our customers to find the perfect hat with the perfect fit, entirely unique to you!

Meet the Business Owner

Lauri T.

Business Owner

We’re the official hatters the City of Austin and The University of Texas. Let us become your family’s tradition too!