When you see good looking product, you gotta give them props. I gotta say, the hats I’ve seen at Optimo, are top notch.

Located at the South Side of Chicago, all the hats they sell are made in-house. That’s right. In fact, they use the same machines as manufacturers did several generations past to make the same high quality hats.

Besides the mass produced hats they sell off their racks, which is not really “mass-produced” since they release limited quantities for sale in-store every season, they also make custom hats. Like a nice tailored suit, they are able to tailor a hat that would fit your look and style. Of course, this will cost you a bit of change.

But hey, if you have a nice suit, why not get the hat to complement the look. Even better, depending on the style of hat you pick, you can interchange them with different attire to accentuate the look. I’ve seen people rock Fedoras on the daily with tees and jeans. I’m sure you know.

Here’s one that I especially like in case any of you feel like getting me a present: The Johnny

This fedora, along with all of their felt hats, come in about 15-20 different colors depending on the kind of finish. For more info, check out Optimo. I do recommend calling them to find out about pricing and availability of their hats.