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The Vanguard
The Vanguard
The Vanguard
The Vanguard
The Vanguard
The Vanguard

The Vanguard

Sale price$ 450.00

These handcrafted wild hare fur felt hats are designed to replace the sports logo with a feather, championing the native and indigenous "teams" we are descendants of.

The golden clasp highlights the bond, a connection, a sense of "we're locked in" to not only represent community but the collaboration of two creative craftsmen who have come together to create a meaningful product offering.

Through the combination of these intentional details, colors and materials we aim to denote service and leadership while highlighting purposeful collaboration.

Color: Midnight
Size: 7 1/8 (Small/Medium)
Hat Sizing

Our belief is your hat should be an extension of you, therefore fit perfectly; so perfect that you almost don't know its there.  If you do not know your head size follow these simple instructions and refer to the chart below for your head-size.

  1. Locate a soft or cloth tape measure.
  2. Start by placing the tape measure on the center of the forehead.
  3. Then wrap it around the head about 1/4" above the ear.
  4. Make sure it covers the occipital bone in the back of the head and the middle of the forehead.
  5. If possible, use centimeters as the unit of measurement.  It is the most exact way to determine head size.
*If you have any questions or are unsure of your measurement contact us.
Inches
Metric (cm.)
US Headsize
Generic size
20 7/8" 53 6 5/8 XS
21 1/8" 54 6 3/4" S
21 1/2" 55 6 7/8" S
21 7/8" 56 7 M
22 1/4" 57 7 1/8" M
22 5/8" 58 7 1/4" L
23" 59 7 3/8" L
23 1/2" 60 7 1/2" XL
23 7/8" 61 7 5/8" XL
24 1/4" 62 7 3/4" XXL
25 5/8" 63 7 7/8" XXL
25 64 8 XXXL

    "This custom felt hat is stunning—perfect fit and beautifully made. Brandon’s craftsmanship and attention to detail are truly impressive. I left with a piece that feels personal and timeless."

    Lyala H.

    "The marigold hat my wife received was a showstopper. She helped customize it during the class, and the final result was flawless. It made our Valentine’s Day unforgettable!"

    Ronald D.

    "The custom straw hat has a unique vintage vibe I love. Fit is spot on, and the quality is next level. People ask me where I got it every time I wear it."

    Reginald W.

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    The B.M.Franklin & Co.

    Brandon Franklin's journey into the craft of hat-making started in 2009.After working for Ralph Lauren, he stumbled upon one of the oldest hat-shops in NYC, established in 1922.
    While there, he spent a little over 5 1/2 years working with vintage tools and developing age-old techniques which are used in every piece he crafts.

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