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Petersham vs. Grosgrain: The Milliner’s Ribbon Showdown

Petersham vs. Grosgrain: The Milliner’s Ribbon Showdown By Michael P Hoyle, Hoyle Hat Co. – Seattle’s Downtown Hat Shop When it comes to fine hats, every detail matters. The felt, the block, the br...

Felt or Straw? The Best Summer Hats You Should Be Wearing in 2025

Can You Wear Felt Hats During Spring and Summer? The Answer Isn’t What You Think By Michael Patrick Hoyle, Founder of Hoyle Hat Co. There’s a quiet rule people seem to whisper around when the sun c...

The Cobain Fedora - The Seattle Hat Shop Tribute

🎸 Worn, Patched, Priceless: The Inspiration Behind Our Tribute to Kurt Cobain's Levi’s® 501s By Michael Patrick Hoyle Founder, Hoyle Hat Co. — Seattle’s Handmade Hat Shop There are objects so per...

Jack White Wears Custom Hoyle Hat for Sold-Out Seattle Shows

On May 20th and 21st, Seattle witnessed two unforgettable, sold-out nights with rock legend Jack White at the Paramount Theatre presented by Seattle Theatre Group. For the second night, Jack walked...

The Art of Hat Blocking by Hoyle Hat Co. | Handmade Hats in Seattle

Learn how master hatmaker Michael Patrick Hoyle shapes luxury felt hats from raw form to finished crown using old-world blocking techniques. Step inside our Seattle atelier.

Patent: Hoyle Curl No.3: A Hatmaker’s Tribute to Sound

Hoyle Curl No.3: A Hatmaker’s Tribute to Sound At Hoyle Hat Co., innovation meets tradition. Introducing the Hoyle Curl No.3, an original embellishment technique that transforms vintage guitar str...

Inside the Studio: How Master Hatmaker Michael Patrick Hoyle Crafts Seattle’s Finest Handmade Hats

Step into the world of Michael Patrick Hoyle, master hatmaker and founder of Hoyle Hat Co. in downtown Seattle. Learn the tools, steps, and secrets behind crafting custom, handmade hats. Visit Hoyl...