Old Towne Orange continues to grow its collection of unique, locally owned businesses with the upcoming opening of Garrahan Hat Company, a handcrafted hat shop bringing traditional craftsmanship and timeless style to the historic district.
Located near the iconic Orange Plaza Square Park, the new shop will add another distinctive shopping experience to the walkable charm of Old Towne Orange. Known for its vintage aesthetic and historic storefronts, the area is the perfect setting for a brand dedicated to preserving classic hat-making traditions.
A Tradition of Handcrafted Hats
Founded by craftsman and hatter Robert Houston, Garrahan Hat Company is built on the idea that a hat should be more than just an accessory—it should tell a story. Each hat is carefully shaped and finished by hand using traditional tools and techniques that date back more than a century.
The brand draws inspiration from timeless styles spanning more than 200 years of hat design, from classic fedoras reminiscent of the early Hollywood era to traditional Western hats. Antique blocking machines, vintage hat blocks, and restored tools are used in the workshop to create pieces that honor the heritage of American hat-making.
Preserving a Legacy of Western Hat Making
The new Old Towne Orange location also carries on the legacy of the respected D Bar J Hat Company, a well-known western hat maker that Garrahan Hat Co. acquired and relocated from Las Vegas. This partnership blends Garrahan’s refined custom hats with D Bar J’s long-standing reputation for Western craftsmanship…