We love hats, and wear them often. Particularly in summer and winter. We excitedly wandered in here…read moreto look, only to be greeted with signs saying, "Do Not Handle the Hats" everywhere. No prices were posted anywhere, either, which I find annoying. So you can't touch the hats on your own, and you don't know what they cost. This is, IMO, a very stupid business model. There were at least two sales associates, and the selection was fun. But not being able to pick up a hat without a hovering sales associate, or have any idea of the price, was a total turn-off. We saw some cute things, but left without handling them, or any idea of prices.

Grossly overcharged for a hat by 3x the amount. Item priced at $189 only cost $60 on Kangol…read moreofficial website. My bad for not doing research before purchase but this is insane markup.

A good selection of rhinestones, beaded fringes and trims, and hats. Lots and lots of hats. But I…read moream not a haberdasher, just a girl looking for some trim, and I found some indeed. The trim was fairly priced, basically at market value. So not a discount spot, but you aren't being ripped off either. The shopkeepers are eager to assist, and while some might call it pestering, as long as I assured them I was ok, they wouldn't keep at it. Certainly a fun spot just to walk around in; so many sparkles!

I went in here looking for a giant beach hat. Alas, they were expecting them the following week…read more This store has a huge selection of both decorated and plain hats, costume jewelry, hat accessories such as ribbons, giant silk flowers, and also fascinators. I bought a blue one. They also have a large selection of bejeweled bikinis, or maybe they're underwear sets. Not sure, didn't look too closely. Prices are much better than M&J Trimmings, although the selection of silk flowers is much smaller and not as fancy. Most were $5 or $8 and come with a clip, ponytail holder, and pin already attached, although some just have the clip, for your hair or a lapel. Or a hat. The hats are mostly polyamide and come in every shape, style, and color. This is a fun store, and the cashier was friendly and helpful.

Do not order online. Buyer Beware. I ordered online, paid. A few weeks later when I called to…read moreinquire about my online order they could not find it at first. Then, when I called a second time they claimed the hat was delayed. A week later they still had not shipped the hat and did not know when it would ship. They seemed baffled that I wanted my money back. I had to dispute the charge to secure a refund. I consider their inept handling of my online order, and the trouble I went through to get my money back a clear indication that they are not ethical, nor an entity that a prudent person would do business with.

I do NOT recommend Bencraft Hatters! I had a terrible experience with a hat purchase in December…read more2022. I ordered a brand new Stetson Saxon in Graphite, but they sent me an old stock in Charcoal instead. The hat also did not come with a Stetson hat box but in a Bencraft hat box. When asked, Bencraft insisted that the colors are similar (they are not), and that their box is better than Stetson's because Bencraft's has a handle (I prefer Stetson's box which has on its side a paper label with hat info). I called the store several times to ask for a replacement, but nothing has been done. They also did not return calls/texts despite their promises to do so. Many calls were also not answered and went straight to voicemail. Needless to say, I am extremely disappointed in Bencraft Hatters for their lack of intent to make things right and I will be buying my hats elsewhere from now on.

Mr. Bunn is everything. He is the hats. We bought three hats with personality to match my husband…read moreand me. Make your way to Harlem to visit and buy multiple hats from this amazing milliner. #HappyShopping

This is the most amazing hat maker in NYC. He is creative and classy with a Harlem style.read more

I bought 2 hats there. Satisfying selection and prices. I would definitely recommend Al's for hat…read morepurchases. They have belts too.

I finally got a chance to shop here. The variety was awesome and the two salespersons were very…read moreknowledgeable. I purchased one hat today: I will be back. I have eye on two cool hats.

Julia and crew are the best in town for hat repairs,sweatbands, sizing, stretching, new hat bands,…read moreand lovely custom hats for gals/guys. I've always Been treated with kindness and hospitality . Their efficiency is hard to beat. Many times my jobs were done right in front of me, or I take a walk and it's completed in an hour. Most of all..the work is always CLEAN. Her work looks like it should.. it's always perfect...the angles in her bows, everything looks vintage authentic and legit. This is the one to go to, only her.. I trust her with my most very important jobs.. the results are always overwhelmingly pro, clean and beautifu.

I initially walked by this place walking back home from a corepower class and there was a sign…read moreoutside that said "Hat Class in Progress." I was intrigued. A few weeks later, I walked by again and there was no hat class in progress. I popped in just to see what EVH is all about, as I love super niche businesses like this. I walked in and the owner was helping out a few other people, so I just perused around for a second. I had my airpods in with no music playing, hiding in plain sight. I heard the owners AWESOME British accent and thought to myself "wow it's really a vibe in here." At this exact moment, I spotted a hat that really caught my eye. It was a hat that had a mix matched denim pattern that could be paired with almost any outfit. I had a vision of me buying this hat and it becoming an integral part of my personality. "Oh, there goes the guy with the cool hat walking up 1st ave" onlookers would say as they walked by, jealous of my cool new hat. Cute girls would come up to me at the Wayland and or Ding-a-Ling saying "Oh my god, I love your hat!" ... "You haven't been to East Village Hats!??!?!?!" I would respond to them with a cheeky, endearing smile. However, when I picked up the hat it was like $130 and that's just out of my price range for a hat at this moment. Also, I have an extremely large head so the hat was probably a pipe dream all along. A man could dream can't he...?

Bellissimo Custom Hats has been popping up on social media everywhere!…read more I know when people see celebrities promoting products is a good hook. Jay Z didn't get me to drink Ace of Spades but Jamie Fox wearing a camel fox fedora does have me curious. I've purchased hats at JJ Hat Center as well as FlameKeepers Hat Club. My issue with both locations, they don't offer customization with their products. What impressed me mostly with Bellissimo Custom Hats, is right in the title. They are custom hats that are made in house by hand. They have antique hat machines and sewing machines being used by real people. Bellissimo Custom Hats are just that, its not a massed produced product that you'd buy in a department store. Reading the past yelp reviews had me a little spooked. When I buy a hat, I want to try on the hat as well as inspect the fit and finish. That's why I decided to drive from Long Island to their showroom. Parking? Sucks. I was lucky to find a spot a block away. I get to the front door and I was buzzed inside. Once inside, there are many beautiful hats on display. The sales person had me waiting a few while he finished up his telephone call. Once his call was completed, I introduced myself and said would like to purchase a Camel Fox Fedora. He explained there aren't any in house but there is something similar, its a camel hat but with a smaller ribbon. I try on a medium and fell in love with the fit, finish and color. Sold! Look at my picture, its a pretty dope hat. The gentleman put my purchase in a standard hat box, for $75 bucks I could of purchased an upscale hat box. The cardboard box is fine. I am happy with my purchase, a quality hat for sure. Check out their website and customize a cool hat for yourself!

Ordered a custom hat Nov 17, 2025, there was no communications from them. Called several times…read moreleaving messages and communicated through email and their website portal with no response. Finally on Dec 31st their customer service rep picks up the phone. Was informed that the color that I ordered was out of stock at the manufacturer, and they were suppose to reach out and inform me. Asked if I wanted another color, of which I said no and requested a refund. He informed me that he didn't have the authority to provide a refund, he would contact the owners and they would get back to me. This never took place, they never responded. Called several more times with the same results. The company lacks integrity, it shouldn't be hard to provide a refund for an item that is out of stock. I'll more forward by contacting card company to get my money refunded.

This is the Garment District's best kept secret. After flying in from the Midwest every year, I'm…read morefinally within a two hour train ride of Mr. Raymond and his fabulous collection of millinery hoods, capelines, and trims. I'm headed his way this week for a hard-to-find material for a client's order, and I can't wait!

I don't understand why people say they're overpriced. I've done a lot of comparison shopping and…read morethey have the absolute best prices on hat bodies anywhere that I've found, including the internet. Not only are their hat bodies less expensive than I've found anywhere else, their balsa wood head blocks are the same as everywhere else. Look, head blocks and hat blocks are expensive, and because there is no longer anyone in the US who makes them on a mass scale, they're super expensive. Now, if you want to fly to the UK and buy a balsa wood block there, then yes, you can get it cheaper. But if you're buying in the US, be prepared to pull out your credit card and cringe. Millinery is a dying art form and a very, very expensive craft. That's just the way it is. If you're in NY, this is the place to go to get a wide variety of felts/finishes/ribbons/anything else millinery-related.