Optimo Hatmakers

I dropped in last summer out of curiosity. I left with two new hats. I came back this summer, and had to get another one. Let's be clear: these are high-quality, high-end hats. They have an...

What a treat today walking into Optimo hat makers at 51 West Jackson. I thought I had stepped back in time and by the time I had a hat on my head, it was both a perfect fit, and a perfect style. A...

If you have NEVER had a custom-made pure beaver fedora, cowboy or porkpie hat made, you are in for a treat. Much better than the ready-made. off the rack variety you can get at a quarter of the...

I wear hats, always have, since my youth in New York City. Getting dressed up, going to the "city," to a play, dinner, jazz club in the Village etc; I put on a Pierre Cardin suit, Chavret shirt...

I bought a hat yesterday here. This place is wonderful, the attention to detail was unparalleled. I got fitted, chose the perfect style and color. I am a traditionalist, and the hat finishes...