Well, we’ve been in the hat business for over 40 years now (if you haven’t heard) and this is one of the most popular questions we get ask. “Guys, how do I know what hat is the best fit for my head???” Our response normally goes along the lines of “Well, try a couple on and see what you feel most confident in” however, around half of you now prefer shopping online and don’t have the luxury of try before you buy so let’s explore some options based on your head shape. Long / Square – If you have a long rectangular face then your best style of hats will be those with a wide brim such as fedoras, sunhats or...
As the weather is getting warmer and the summer school holidays on the horizon, we thought it would be a good idea to give you some things to do in and around west Melbourne. These are activities you can do to or from us at THP and will create family memories for years to come! Explore Queen Victoria Market You know this one was coming. Of course, while you are buying and browsing some of your favourite hats you should take a break (or two) to have a look at some of the fresh produce, hot foods and other retailers that are at one of Melbourne’s most iconic and historical scenes. Picnic at Flagstaff Gardens A short walk from our...
As you all now we have been running our business for well over 40 years now and with that comes heaps of customer service experience, tricks of the trade and many styles that have come and gone. We like to think that we are the Melbourne hat experts at THP, but the online scape is a different universe all together. We were once ‘newbies’ in this new digital world. We had no idea how to get on google, start up social media or heaven forbid make a TikTok!!! But now our training wheels are off, and we are feeling ever more confident in this online world, and we thought we would highlight the ups and downs of our journey thus...
At THP we believe that our customers are our family – not as a cold business statement that we feel like we *have* to say, but this view is a fundamental cornerstone of our business model. Our favourite thing to do down at the QVM is build relationships with our customers. Whether you are a local who comes down a couple of times a week to buy your groceries, someone who lives hours away looking for a great place to buy their hats for the year or even if you are someone on holiday looking to go into ‘tourist mode’ in Melbourne – we will make time for you! For us, family are people who care and make time for...
At The Hat Project Melbourne we pride ourselves on having a wide range of hats so that we can always find our customers the perfect fit. In order to do this we spend months and months scoping out a broad range of brands and styles that follow current trends, favourites and accessory staples. As part of our research this year we have decided to stock Tilley hats (How exciting!!!)Tilly is a Canadian brand that originated in the 1980’s with a focus on sustainability. In 2022 more than 65% of their hats will be made from both recycled material and sustainable fibres.We are so proud to be stocking these globally recognised hats and you will see them popping up on the website more...