Our family has a long history in Houston, as well as a long history in the business of making and fitting western hats. As a matter of fact, the American Hat Company was founded in 1915, in Houston, Texas by The Hat Store owner's grandfather.

Houston, circa 1915

The Hat Store has fit and hand shaped western felt hats for many famous people such as our President's father, the former President George H. Bush, Texas Governor Rick Perry, entertainers such as Dusty Hill of Z.Z.Top, Lyle Lovett, Merle Haggard, Clint Black, Alabama, Larry Gatlin, great western actor Dennis Weaver, Craig Biggio and Lance Berkman of the Houston Astros, Shaquille O'Neal (Shaq) of the L.A. Lakers and many, many more!

Gary's Grandfather, Sam Silver

Original Founder of the American Hat Company

The Hat Store is located in Houston, Texas and offers custom hand-shaped western (cowboy) style hats, men's dress hats, western (cowboy) straw hats, and unique western hatbands! Every single western hat is steamed and hand-shaped just the way you like as in days of old! The Hat Store has over 25 colors to choose from. The art of hand-shaping quality felt and straw hats is a standard procedure at The Hat Store and the western hatband selection is the most unique in all the world!