Ybor City custom hat shop blends western style with Florida flair

The Brief

  • A custom hat shop in Ybor City is blending classic western craftsmanship with a distinctly Florida twist.
  • ’Til Death Hat Co. creates one-of-a-kind hats using unique materials like invasive species skins and even built-in cigar holders.
  • Owner Ash Dudney says the shop is currently the only brick-and-mortar custom hat maker in the state of Florida.

TAMPA, Fla. Inside a small workshop in Ybor City, classic hat making is getting a Florida makeover.

At ’Til Death Hat Co., owner Ash Dudney takes traditional custom hat styles and adds a distinctly local twist.

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