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Ken Lee, hat designer starting the custom hat process with a fitting. |
A handmade hat or a bespoke hat design is
the ultimate way to enjoy luxury headwear.
A handmade hat or a bespoke hat design is
The Hat House hatter, Ken Lee, hand creates one of kind artistic beaver felt hat designs. A sample of photos can be viewed in more detail on the following Instagram sites: hathousenewyork and kenleecustom
Made in New York City using vintage tools and techniques dating back from the early 1800's, Ken Lee Custom creates bespoke hats.
Call 347-640-4048 for an appointment.
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Custom Beaver Felt Hat by Ken Lee |
Fine felt Beaver or Rabbit Fur felt Fedoras based upon the classic mid century New York City style designs as well as Western Beaver true cowboy hats.
These custom hats are either artisan crafted in a pristine condition as well an option for the trendy distressed and fire burnt or "old west" trail dusted hard ridden' designs.
All hats, distressed or pristine, are made properly, using the finest materials, design & build techniques and will last more than a lifetime.

Working from your inspiration photos or from his own suggestions on various hat styles, vintage or contemporary, a one of a kind luxury bespoke hat will take form.
You are able to participate in the design of your hat such as color swatch, brim size, shape and various materials used if you desire.
Your look and fit in the headwear is a paramount part of the process.
Custom hats for performances, movies, TV and stage are available as well.
Some well known hat customers of The Hat House and Ken Lee Custom:
Julia Roberts, Morgan Freeman, Diane Keaton, Sam Worthington, Erykah Badu, David Bowie, Iman, Rihanna, Beyonce', Lady Gaga, Madonna, many musicians, rock stars, actors, artists in the public eye... but mainly... hat afficionados.
Consultation and fitting takes place by appointment in our convenient Soho New York City location at 131 Thompson Street...between Houston and Prince St. we are located inside the Japanese Kimono Boutique.
Fittings in your home or office can be arranged as well. Call 347-640-4048