A woman in a camel felt hat with a cream ribbon band and a burned mountain-range detail, looking out at snowy peaks

Custom Hat Experience · Based in NC

We curate the possibilities. You decide how to make it yours.

Choose your hat, pick every detail and watch it come together. Find us at a pop-up, bring us to your event, or design your hat with us virtually.

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The experience

How it comes together.

We bring a curated collection of hats, bands, ribbons, feathers and branding options. You choose the details you love, and we bring it all together while you watch.

Plain felt hats in camel, cream, espresso and black displayed on wooden shelves
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Find Your Brim

Pick the silhouette and color that feel like you, from rancher to cowboy-inspired styles.

Wooden trays of velvet and floral ribbons, braided and studded bands, frayed fabric bands and feathers
02

Build Your Look

Layer bands, ribbons and feathers. Hold them up and swap them out until it's unmistakably your style.

Close-up of a mountain range burned into the crown of a camel felt hat
03

Make Your Mark

Choose initials or a symbol from our branding stamps, and we'll heat-brand it right onto your hat. It's the finishing touch that makes it one of a kind.

A smiling woman wearing her finished camel hat outdoors
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Finish and Reveal

We assemble and finish your hat, then hand it over for the mirror moment.

Find us

Where we'll be next.

Virtual Hat Experience

Can't make a pop-up? Design yours virtually.

A one-on-one appointment where you choose every detail live with us, from wherever you are. Join on FaceTime or a link that works on any phone or computer.

  1. BookChoose a time that works for you.
  2. MeetConnect virtually and start with your hat and silhouette.
  3. CurateSee bands, ribbons, textures and branding options up close and pick the ones that feel like you.
  4. CreateWe finish your hat exactly as we designed it together.
  5. UnboxYour finished hat ships right to your door, ready to wear and made for showing off.

Appointment times open soon. Send a request and we'll reach out to schedule yours. A $25 deposit holds your appointment and comes off your final hat price.

Private events

Bring The Curated Brim to you.

Give your guests something to do and something personal to take home. We set up at your home, venue or office anywhere in North and South Carolina, for groups of four or more.*

*Travel fees may apply for events more than 45 miles from our home base in the Triad.

Now booking events from November 2026

  • Bachelorette & birthday partiesThe activity everyone talks about, and a hat to remember the night by.
  • Weddings & showersA keepsake for the bride, the bridal party or every guest.
  • Corporate & client eventsA team outing or client thank-you that feels personal.
  • Brand pop-upsA hands-on experience that gives customers a reason to stop in.

We bring

The hats, the curated styling options, the tools and every finishing detail, plus a stylist to guide your guests.

Your guests bring

Their own style. Everyone leaves with a hat that is uniquely them.

Inquire

Tell us about your plans.

Share a few details and we'll follow up with availability and a custom quote. Every event is a little different, so we price each one to fit.

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About

Custom should mean you chose every detail.

“I designed this!” That's the feeling we're after.

Too often, a custom hat means picking from a handful of finished looks. The Curated Brim works the other way around. We do the first edit, sourcing hats and finishing details that work beautifully together, and then hand the creative decisions to you.

Based in North Carolina, we pop up at markets, wineries and partner venues, travel to private events, and meet one-on-one virtually. Wherever we set up, we want it to be an experience to remember: relaxed, hands-on and fun, with a hat at the end that reflects your style.

FAQ

Good questions.

Don't see yours? Send us a note and we'll get back to you.

How much does a custom hat cost?

Most finished hats fall between $150 and $200, depending on the hat you choose. Your bands, ribbons, feathers and branding are all included, so you won't be charged for every little detail. A few premium bands may be available for an additional charge.

What styles and colors do you offer?

Rancher and cowboy-inspired felt hats in light brown, beige, off-white, espresso and black.

Can I add initials or a symbol?

Yes, and we highly encourage it! Branding is technically optional, but it's our favorite part. Pick your initials or a symbol from our branding stamps, and your hat officially carries your signature.

How do virtual appointments work?

You book a time and join virtually. We show you the hats and details up close, you make the choices, and we finish your hat and ship it to you. A $25 non-refundable deposit reserves your time and is deducted from your final hat price.

What is your refund policy?

Every hat is customized to your choices, so all sales are final. We don't offer refunds, returns or exchanges, so take your time choosing your details before we finish your hat. If a shipped hat arrives damaged, let us know within 3 days and we'll make it right. See our full policies for details.

Can I bring my own hat?

Not at this time. Every experience starts with a hat from our curated collection, so we can stand behind the fit and finish of what you create.

Can I restyle a hat I already made with you?

Absolutely! Ready for a new look? Bring back the hat you made with The Curated Brim and restyle it with fresh bands, ribbons and details for $25. Premium bands may be available for an additional upcharge.

Do you offer men's or children's hats?

Not yet. Our current collection doesn't include men's or children's hats, but we hope to add them in the future. Follow along on Instagram to hear when they arrive.

How many people do you need for a private event?

We travel for private events of four or more guests making hats. Tell us your expected group size when you inquire and we'll plan the setup around it.

Where do you travel for private events?

Anywhere in North or South Carolina! We're based in North Carolina's Triad, and travel fees may apply for events more than 45 miles away. Share your location when you inquire and we'll include any travel fee in your quote.

When can I book a private event?

We're booking private events from November 2026. Send an inquiry to check your date.