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It's time to make you a hat person!
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COMFORTABLE
Finding a comfortable hat is like finding the perfect pair of jeans.
All of our hats are made with an elastic sweatband that makes your hat fit like a glove!
ONE-OF-A-KIND
As creators, we are passionate about repurposing & upcycling as many materials as possible. Not only is it better for the planet, but it makes for a truly unique hat with an exciting story to tell.
HANDCRAFTED
Our goal is to design a hat that reflects you, your style and your interests. Your Gem hat is a representation of you and only you, handcrafted by the Gem Team in our studio in Denver, CO.
Gem Hats is on a mission to make hats that are
Behind Gem Hats
Caroline Hafele is the milliner (hat maker) and designer behind Gem Hats. Her love of hats began while working for a fashion startup in Mexico City 2020. She was inspired by the local hat culture and began designing hats with upcycled fabrics found while exploring the city.
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Caroline launched Gem Hats in Denver, Colorado in 2021. After two years of making hats as a side gig, she decided to turn her love of hats full-time. The first Gem Hats storefront & hat bar opened in October 2023 in LoHi, one of Denver's most vibrant neighborhoods.
All designs are uniquely made with vintage materials and fabrics. Each Gem tells a story and celebrates the creatives of the world. Visit the studio to shop ready-to-wear hats, design your own custom hat or just to stop in to learn more about our process!
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