Best Places to Accessorize
A Strong Hat Game
Words by Jinky Romero Photo By Will Bowling
No matter the weather, it’s truly hat season year round in Austin. However, as the regular programming of sunshine moves closer, it’s even more reason to select a new favorite headwear to welcome those rays. With an abundance of boutiques and specialty stores made for the Austin lifestyle, Eastside has some of the most stylish and versatile pickings around.
La Ropa
La Ropa’s carefully curated selection is a dynamic mix of rustic, comfortable, and grunge styles. From returning to style newsboy caps straight from a ‘90s red carpet finds to wide brimmed straw hats to complement the Sunday morning Farmers’ Market getup or those lazy lake days, La Ropa has it covered. They also host 7th Street Flea, a market that features different local artists and shops, that happens every second Saturday of the month.
2404 E. 7th St. | @laropavintage
Blackfeather Vintage Works
Blackfeather Vintage Works’ colorful and eccentric vibe makes for some of the most fun and vibrant hat finds. From felt hats adorned with sequins, suede newsboy caps, to printed sun hats, there’s no look Blackfeather’s one-of-a-kind collection can’t spruce up. Shop these good finds on Thursdays to Saturdays from 12-6pm or stop by on one of their market days.
979 Springdale Rd., Ste. 98 | blackfeathervintageworks.com
Nathaniel’s Master Hat Maker
Renowned hat maker Nathaniel Funmaker’s creations are custom, classic, and made with the highest quality materials out there. His selections come alive with Traditional West, Old West, and East/West transition styles. His hands-on approach on all his hats makes every piece personal and meticulously crafted. With over twenty years of experience, Funmaker has been named “Best Living Hat Maker” and is credited as the only Native American Master Hatter.
111 E 7th St. (in Georgetown) | nathanielsofcolorado.com
Callahan’s
No matter if Western is your go-to look, or if you just want to spruce up your outfit with a sleek cowboy hat, Callahan’s is bound to have something that fits the style you’re after. The family-owned general store’s western wear collection boasts a high quality hat selection that comes in a range of classic solid hues to prints and from leading brands such as Stetson and Resistol.
501 S Hwy 183 | callahansgeneralstore.com
Duck Camp
Duck Camp is an answer to the scarcity of high quality hunting clothing in the market. With a full selection of stylish, but functional, hunting gear from outerwear to accessories, Duck Camp’s hat collection is no different. It comes alive with their signature game bird and fishing series, which are adjustable snapbacks in vibrant colors that feature an embroidered game bird or fish on the front, or camouflage hats for when you’re in action.
1301 East Cesar Chavez St. | duckcamp.com
Prisma Vintage
Vintage designer garbs are Prisma Vintage’s bread and butter. Recreate your favorite looks from the ‘50s to the ‘90s with this store’s collection of chic, stylish, and timeless clothing and accessories – including classic designer hats to finish up the look. While you can purchase some of their collections online, the shop is also open Thursday to Saturday to try on the looks for size.
1008 E 6th St. | prismavintage.com
