Needed a hat for a jungle wedding in Costa Rica. Lauri was very friendly, knowledgeable and took great pride in the quality of her handcrafted hats. She also mentioned that she sources her hats from individual families and craftsmen across the world which is always a plus. I will definitely be coming back read more

Hatbox - A Modern Haberdashery - Hats Near Me - Austin, Texas

Greeted at the front by Lauri, who took me into her magnificent display of hats! She guided and advised me as to size and style. I am happy to pay for Lauri's expertise for a quality hat! She knows everything! read more

This place is currently only open by appointment, so "just" walking in is a little hard. But once you get there, oh boy, hats upon hats in all sizes and styles. Lauri was very knowledgeable in explaining to me what would work for me, and with the Austin heat.... I came away with a very stylish hat. read more

Coolest shopping experience I have ever had. Not only was the lady sweet as could be but her shop is incredible. I would take my friends back simply to look at it. It's very impressive how a garage can be turned into a beautiful shop. Hundreds of hats line the walls and there is so many cool stories the lady can tell you :) I am in college and me and my roommates bought hats, sunglasses and hat bands. Incredible experience. 10 X more fun than going to a normal store. read more

Hatbox - A Modern Haberdashery - Cowboy hat - Hats Near Me - Austin, Texas

This place is such a gem! There is an incredible variety of hats and all of exceptional quality. Lauri helped my husband and I find vintage hats for an event. She was so helpful and truly has a gift for finding the right hat for you! read more

Lovely owner. With Covid she has moved her shop into her parking garage where she lives. She has it set up quite nice. I saw her on The Profit and was impressed with her knowledge and selection she had in the store. The show did not portray her very well but I could see thru that. I have worked for "artists" before. They may not know their financial numbers, but they KNOW their art. Before my appointment she asked me to send her a photo of myself so she could get an idea of what to suggest for me. I am from out of state and wanted the highlight of my trip to Austin to be going to this store and getting a hat picked out by an expert just for me. She did a great job and I actually only needed one hat, but left with THREE. Her prices were extremely reasonable is why I could afford three. I am planning on a cruise around Spain and wanted to look fairly good on excursions without my hair flying around. It will be cold and windy in January. She met all my needs and exceeded them! I hope to have the opportunity to go back there one day. read more

I had a wonderful experience at the Hatbox . I picked up two hats that I love and wear all the time. The owner was so nice and friendly helping me find the prefect hat. Also the hats were reasonable priced. I would highly recommend coming here. read more

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I was in Austin for a wedding. It included some history digging, a haunted hotel Driskill, French Legation grounds, and the Maximillian room at the hotel, where Hapsburg Empire contended for glory with a Roman style Republic, and a mirriad of images bounced off the imperial mirrors, leading you to the moment of an executed Emperor of Mexico's Second Monarchy yelling "Viva La Mexico" before he was executed by Mexican troops. A visit to Hatbox was great. A great service, a well selected hat, within my budget, and yet, a very stylish and comfortable. The ladies loved it, and I felt appriopriately clad, so that I paid my homage to the historical significance of Austin. The picture is from the French Legation grounds. read more

Hatbox - A Modern Haberdashery - French Legation grounds. Austin, TX. Russia and Congo are united under one star! Hatbox product makes me feel a bit Tex. - Hats Near Me - Austin, Texas

If I could give this 100 stars I would! Lauri is such a sweet lady that really knows her craft! She's full of fun facts and stories and such a great energy to be around. My boyfriend was in search of a top hat for his witch doctor costume and he definitely found the perfect one! She didn't even need to measure his head she sized it almost perfectly with just one profile look. With only minor adjustments after that it fits him perfectly! She then added some feather decor and it just brought the whole look together. She has so many options in all colors and shapes and I know that we will definitely be back for any future hat needs! Thank you so much Lauri! read more

Hatbox - A Modern Haberdashery - His top hat! - Hats Near Me - Austin, Texas

Lauri was very helpful and friendly. My 14yo daughter wanted a top hat, and we bought a very nice one, which Lauri fitted to my daughter's head. We were both pleased with the whole experience. read more

So, I love hats. Call it a weakness. I've got maybe 20 of them, ranging from the $16 wide-brim straw hat from Fiesta to the nearly $200 pre-markdown bowler that I just got from this Hatbox. I think people in the 1930's had the right idea about hats and that going around in ballcaps when you aren't playing baseball looks douchey. So, it's safe to say that I am the Hatbox's natural audience. And they're always taken good care of me, especially at this location. On my most recent trip through to celebrate the 10th day of my 42nd birthday, I was pleased to find that fall and winter (basically, wool and felt) hats were 25% off and that there was a clearance table, something I haven't seen there before. Cool. I see things that I have wanted for ages and either couldn't find or afford. The staff are all friendly and helpful, taking advantage of a slow day to give an overview and show us some individual choices. Sadly, the super cool tophats are all in the wrong size (sadness). I get a discount black straw fedora for cheap--they're nice enough to steam it and turn the brim down--and agonize a little over the bowler. Sensing that I'm on the ropes, shift manager knocks off another ten bucks. Sold. The missus gets a smart applejack hat and a straw cowpoke hat. We're feeling good. But in general, at all locations, I've always found that Hatbox staff know and like hats. They're happy to share their enthusiasm whether you're a rookie or a veteran, a one-timer needing something for an occasion or a haberdashian sartorialist looking to add to a collection. And when you combine a good product, knowledgeable sales people, and some solid deals, you get five stars outta me. Thanks for a good day, Hatbox. read more

Great meeting, Laurie. She was so knowledgeable and passionate about her hats! The selection is incredible. Laurie even instructs you how to properly wear and maintain your hat. Thanks for your help, Laurie. read more

They were wonderful and gave be an informative, relaxed experience. They adjusted my little hat with a few pieces of foam or something I think. That's it! read more

This was an unfortunate experience and cannot recommend shopping here. I was asked to reschedule after booking initially due to an event at the shop - no problem. On the day, I started driving and what should have been a 30 minute drive quickly turned into a much longer one with traffic. I called 20 minutes prior to the appointment to say I would be at least 20 minutes late and asked if I should reschedule. I could tell she was frustrated and indicated that it might push into her next appointment but she would work it out and that I should come anyhow. Traffic persisted and I arrived almost 30 minutes late. Called per the instructions and she waved me in - first words, "you have a $38 missed appointment fee". "That doesn't make me terribly excited to buy a hat." and she told me we were done. Never even got to see the hats. Too bad, I've heard they are wonderful. read more

My sisters got me an appointment with Hatbox for my birthday, and it was a fantastic experience. Lauri was very knowledgeable and helped me pick out my first hat. Such a beautiful, quality product. Such a great experience, would highly recommend! read more

Great selection of hats. Great knowledgeable service too. Lauri helped me pick several hats and I love them.

I needed a Pork Pie and I found a perfect hat at the Hatbox. I even received a military discount. Awesome selection.

The selection and expertise here is amazing. If they don't have the hat for you, it may not exist. Whenever I'm in Austin I make it a point to stop by. My wallet is thankful that it's not more often. read more

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Decent selection of nice hats, but wish they have more choices and variety. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful!

I visited the HatBox while on a visit to Austin. We don't have dedicated hat shops back in Tampa so I took the time to indulge myself. I don't recall the name of the sales person I worked with but she must have been the buyer and/ or owner. She was very knowledgeable and helpful in finding a hat for my rather large noggin and thick mane. I ended up with two Panama hats in thrilled to wear in the Florida Sunshine back home. This will definitely be a spot I visit in future ATX trips. read more

I was trying to escape the Domain after an errand as quickly as possible, when I spied Hatbox. Wait, what? I thought to myself. I actually did a double-take. Many a time have I stopped in the 6th St location and lusted after their lovely hats. Surely it's not the same, is it? Yes indeed, a new location for the northies! The staff here is just as friendly and helpful as the original location, even joking around with us while we browsed. We probably spent close to an hour in here trying things on. I also discovered that they have a hat reshaping service. For $12 they'll fix up any of your hats that have gotten a bit abused, like, say, in a recent move. (Yeah, I'll be taking advantage of this service soon.) Oh yes, I will be expanding my hat collection quite a bit in the future... read more

I love this haberdashery! Very welcoming and helpful. The workers there helped us pick out the perfect hats suited to us, and made the whole experience very personable! Thank y'all. read more

I adore Hatbox. so. damn. much. My boyfriend and I are frequent customers and have never failed to have an amazing experience. The staff is top notch, helpful and knowledgeable. Even the first couple times I went in there, the staff members remembered me, and my boyfriend. They're always so sweet to let you try on alllll the hats, as much as you want. I went to go "visit" a hat in the finer hat room that I'd been gazing at for months, and they let me wear it around the store for like 45 minutes while my boyfriend tried on hats, even though we both knew I couldn't afford it that day. (I went back and got it a few weeks later though!) Between the two of us, we have 5 Fedoras, a fancy bowler (designed by one of kate middleton's haberdasher's!), and a panama hat all from Hatbox and plenty more to come in the future! Even if you don't think you're a "hat person" -- just give it a shot. They'll convice you otherwise. read more

If you'd asked me yesterday, I'd have given Hatbox a glowing review. I purchased my first hat from them three years ago, and have since browsed through there several times, never seeing anything that caught my eye, but always impressed by the breadth of their selection and the friendliness and knowledge of the sales staff. I had nothing but good things to say about my experience, and would have happily recommended them to my friends interested in starting their own hat adventure. But. BUT. Then came today. I purchased a hat from Hatbox yesterday, then decided upon further reflection during the evening that I didn't really NEED it, and decided to return it today-- only to discover that Hatbox has a store credit only "return policy," which is, effectively, the same as "We don't accept returns." Now, let's be clear. I'd expect this sort of thing from, say, a second hand store, where the prices are low and you're taking your chances with the longevity of the items you're about to purchase. But from a store where I'm paying a premium for brand new merchandise? Merchandise that I'm returning unworn less than 24 hours from when I purchased it? Nope nope nope. I admit I didn't check the return policy before purchasing, but only because I couldn't fathom a store like Hatbox not having one. That, and store clerks are usually courteous enough to mention BEFORE purchase when their return policy is one that might give buyers pause. Now I'm out almost $40 for a hat that I don't want, and that I'm certainly not returning just so I can get a worthless slip of paper that might as well have, "Haha, we got your money, no takebacksies!" written on it. As you can tell, return policies are one of the few things upon which I judge stores as a consumer. If I'm paying for quality, I expect quality service in return, and that includes the right to return that item--in the condition I purchased it in-- and get my cash back if I decide that, for whatever reason, it's not quite what I was hoping for. I'm incredibly disappointed in Hatbox now, and will not be purchasing anything from there in the future. Nor will I recommend it to any friends, in the event they too should commit the terrible crime of changing their minds after purchase. read more

American girls are lame. They don't wear hats, they whine "I can't wear hats, my forehead isn't big enough," or whatever it is they say. I don't listen, because I look AMAZING in hats and was on a search for a fascinator for an Irish wedding. Not just any fascinator, a pink one that matched my dress. I searched high and low, went into every accessory store in Austin, most places didn't even know what a fascinator was (I pitied these people) and others just shook their head at me in disappointment. Then I went into Hatbox on 6th St, they too shook their head at me, the only fascinator they had was a $300 black one in the window. Black? I cannot wear a black fascinator to a wedding with a white and pink dress! Especially not for $300! But wait! There's another Hatbox! In the Domain! The manager gave me directions and off I went. As soon as I walked in I asked the manager if she had any fascinators, she was my last and only hope. She said they only had the black one in the window. I sighed. Then she got a lightbulb, "wait!" she said, "there is one more in the back!" Alas, IT WAS PINK AND AMAZING. My face lit up. I grabbed it and tried it on, pulled out my phone with a picture of my dress, IT MATCHED PERFECTLY. The manager explained to me that they usually have more of a variety of fascinators but derby season had just ended and other (I'm sure awesome) girls had bought most of their fascinators. I didn't care, I had found THE ONE! My wedding outfit was complete! Thank you Hatbox, my head would be naked without you. read more

Had a girls trip & decided to peep in. Fell in live with a few hats, but could only commit to one. I've regretting not buying the other one & will be back to buy the other next time I'm in town. Super cute hats, reasonable prices & nice customer service. read more

I had a fantastic experience at Hatbox today! A few months ago, my dad and I went to visit on a coworker's recommendation. Emma was there, and let us try on the hats and talked to us about them and what services they could provide. On a whim, I asked her about straw boaters- she said they only got them in during the summer, but she'd call me when they did. Cue to today. I had at this point assumed that they had forgotten about me. But lo, I got a call- once again from Emma- that informed me that not only were the boaters in, but they had one set aside in my size. This was a VERY small order, as well, so that they were able to set one aside was in itself appreciated, but that they did follow through and call me for it was even better! My sister and I rushed over and I got the hat, which Emma then helped expand to fit my rather large head. She gave me tips about how to keep it expanded in the right shape, and talked to me about a cool device for head measuring (can't recall the name) that they had on display. She even remembered some information about me from my last visit. I could not be more pleased with my service from Emma and the rest of this establishment. If you're looking for a hat- and who isn't- this should definitely be the first place you look. I'll be back soon to get some repairs done to my fez and get a good box for my top hat! read more

My husband is bald and hat stores are a regular thing for us. Hatbox is a terrific shop with a large assortment of styles and brands. I felt the prices were decent and there was a table full of sale hats if you're looking for a bargain. I was particularly impressed by the customer service as the woman working there took the time to suggest several hats and was not shy about giving her opinion when asked. We ended up with a hat that he would never have picked on his own, but it looked amazing and fit better than any of the hats he chose. He walked out feeling like a million bucks and isn't that all you can ask for? read more

Ab Fab!! You'll be styled in high passion fashion :) Give yourself a real treat...a little Audrey, a little Jackie, a little Stevie, a lot of gorgeousness. read more

You may not know, but this is one of the few local businesses in the Domain. They have a great selection of summer hats. Also, they are very particular about quality, and told me they recently sent a shipment back because the hats weren't well made! I can respect that. :) I found a nice wide-brimmed hat with a cute bow on the side. They have some beautiful hats made out of ribbon, too. Another cute thing is they sell the ribbon wraps for fedoras, so you can update your look without buying a completely new hat. read more

A couple weeks ago, we made our first visit to Hatbox since the location moved out of downtown, and it was just as great as always (maybe better - it was so easy to park)! Lauri helped us find the right style and fit for what we specifically went in looking, plus the other delightful things that caught our eye. She is amazing, knowledgable, and makes the shopping experience fun. Hatbox will always be my go-to in Austin for friendly service and the best selection of both the classics and the unique hats you won't find at every other store. read more

I rescued an awesome vintage Irish walking hat from Goodwill but it was flattened. I took it to Hatbox and they spruced it up beautifully for less than $10. You guys are awesome, thanks! read more

Hatbox - A Modern Haberdashery - Hats Near Me - Austin, Texas

Hatbox is a great little hat shop with a nice selection of hats. I found a nice new fedora, to add to my collection. I do wish they had more of a Fedora selection, though. All in all this is a very nice place to grab a new hat. read more

Nick was amazing as he helped my husband buy a few hats. He lost all of his hats in our house fire and these were his first replacements!

We were in the Hat Box this weekend and worked with Lauri the owner. She is a small business owner who has found a way to make her business work, through the pandemic, out of her garage! Not only did she honor our out of date gift certificate but from the moment we met her she was a delight to work with. She is very knowledgeable about the different styles of hats and even knew the cultural significance of each one. I have a very small head and have never been able to find a quality hat. The prices are fair, and the selections are perfect for any occasion. I was able to find not one but two different style hats that fit me perfect and make me feel fashionable! The best part was that each of her hat sales comes with a spiritual blessing of good health and fortune which gave our experience a very personable touch. I would recommend this shop to anyone looking for a quality hat at fair price! I definitely have a new hat addiction! read more

What fun my daughter and I had at the Hatbox playing dress up!!! Amazing and friendly store. A unique gem of Austin set in the Crown of Congress Street in view of our beautiful Capitol Building. I walked out with my new hat and immediately received approving attention...Loving it!!!!! I bought five hats that day...only two were for my daughter. read more

Unfortunately my experience was horrible. It wasn't until I had to take a hat back for repair that things got really ugly with the owner. I wish the owner lots of luck in her business. I personally will never go back. read more

Went in here on a whim because the hat I've been wearing for years is on its last legs. Seemed okay at first, but told the employee that I wanted to take pictures of some hats and get my wife's feedback before committing to a $100 purchase. He implored me to "be my own man" and I figured he was joking. He was not. When I told him I'd be back in after having a conversation with my wife about what is, for us, a big purchase, he scoffed and rolled his eyes. Just laughable, insulting behavior, especially from a business that works in such a specific niche. I'm never going back in. read more

Wow. I just stopped in for the first time and was completely blown away by how rudely I was treated. I wanted to see if they bought hats, as I had purchased one online that didn't fit and it would be too much of a hassle to try to ship back. I was also ready to spend several hundred dollars on a new hat that actually fit. But before I even got that far the lady behind the counter started making fun of me with her coworker buddies for spending the amount that I did on the original hat, then literally told me straight to my face that I was stupid for doing so. Literally, told me I was stupid. Laughed in my face. Mind. Blown. I walk by this hat shop almost everyday and have not once seen an actual customer in there, you'd think when one does come in they would be treated a little better, or at least not told that they are stupid. Beware if you go in this store and are anything less than a hat connoisseur. read more

I'm going to make this short and sweet. We spent $500 on a derby hat and the experience was awful. Lauri was rude and her staff consistently miscommunicated and mischeduled me. I have sat on this review for months now and instead of the "he said, she said" dialog, I'll just say this: If you are going to the Kentucky Derby, DO NOT spend $500 on a hat. The fascinator that I bought for $45 on Esty got more attention than my expensive hat from this store. I recommend buying a $100 or less hat from anywhere and going to Michaels or Hobby Lobby and embellishing it yourself. This is basically what Lauri did for an up charge of $65. This is what all the local derby people told me they do. No one cares your hat is from Italy and is hand woven. My derby dress got more compliments than the hat. Oh, and spending $500 for a hat and still having to spend another $35 for a hat box in which to travel with is ludicrous. Again, customer service shouldn't be that difficult. UPDATE: This email was sent to me from Lauri, the owner. She either mistakenly CC'd me or she purposefully did it to show her true colors. I did reply to ask if she meant to do this and she didn't respond. This is the type of professionalism you can expect. For the record, yes I changed my dress 4 weeks out but we only had to change the COLOR of the hat as I bought the exact same hat and she had it in stock. Yes, I made the subject of an email "your most difficult customer" to lighten the mood since we had already had a contentious phone call. And apparently she tried to say something about what my husband does for a living (because that matters why?) but didn't finish her sentence. Apparently how much you make and your wealth dictates whether or not one can shop at her store. This is completely UNEDITED from her email to me this afternoon: "I guess she didn't choose to mention how many times she changed her mind, her dress and even called herself our "most difficult customer ever. But she had to trash my store... lots of people care about quality just obviously not her. Michaels! Bashaw! She is attention driven obviously, real wealth and taste never seek attention ... simple. I'll find out what her husband Who are the "This is what all the local derby people told me they do" that told her we shop at Michaels for supplies... this woman needs a wake upcall Geez, stay away from custom anything or learn the craft and adhere to a process. " read more