Rabbit felt, silk grosgrain
Hand-blocked hats from a two-bench millinery studio
Hats with old-world shape and a very modern sense of occasion.
Brim & Grain makes wool, straw, and felt hats in slow seasonal batches. Each piece is steamed, shaped, trimmed, and signed in our Hudson workshop.
Limited run: 42 spring pieces
Finished by Mara7 hoursaverage bench time per hat
Natural fibers only
Made to measure
Repairs for life
Ships plastic-free
Spring small batch
Three shapes, blocked in limited quantities.
Built for wear, not display. Every brim can be softened, sharpened, or trimmed at your fitting.
Toquilla straw, cotton binding
Mesa Straw Boater
Airy and structured for markets, garden parties, and coastal train rides.Merino wool, antique ribbon
Larkspur Cloche
A close, sculptural shape finished with restored deadstock trim.Workshop method
No assembly line. Just steam, pressure, patience, and touch.
Steam-softened bodies are pulled by hand over wooden blocks.
Brims are wired, sanded, and shaped to hold their line for years.
Every ribbon, feather, and stitch is finished by one milliner.
Studio fittings
Bring us your head measurement. We will bring the mirror.
Visit the workshop or book a video fitting. We keep detailed measurements so your next hat starts closer to perfect.
- Custom sizing
- Bridal and event pieces
- Repair and reshaping
“The crown was shaped while I waited, and the ribbon came from a 1940s bolt. It feels like wearing a story that happens to fit perfectly.”Celeste R., costume designer