About the O'Farrell legacy and hand made Cowboy Hats

About the O'Farrell's
and Hatmaking

Kevin O'Farrell's fascination with the old-world process of hatmaking began more than 30 years ago and led him through many years of study with hatters from Oregon to Florida.

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The real history of hatmaking after John B. Stetson is hard to find (or lost) - cataloged only in the minds of those who apprenticed with the masters. Among Kevin's mentors were the most respected names in the business, names you may not know:
Jack Waldrip, Grady Nutt,
Joe Bishop, "Tex" and Jim Jones.

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Kevin chose his preferences
of technique and design,
applied skill and inventiveness
and honed his ability to "know"
the best proportions of crown
and brim for each person.

He developed his craft to the point
where O'Farrell hats are known
and sought after in all walks of life,
by all kinds of men and women,
all around the world.

Kevin passed along all of this
to his son, Scott who now operates
the second generation
of the O'Farrell legacy.

Today, when you walk
through the door,
Scott gives you a warm smile.
Russell, Ge', Melody, Synde,
or Van Dyke might also be there
with a wave of a hand or nod,
and they already know
how to guide you
in fitting your hat.

The O'Farrell Hat-making Team
is a highly skilled and very
particular group of men and women