Hat Center - Hats and caps meeting point in Florence, Italy.

The first meeting point on the Web for information about hats and related fashion accessories: manufacturers, suppliers, trade fairs, museums, publications, and much more about the special world of hats.
This site is sponsored by a group of Florentine hat manufacturers, but will welcome collaboration with specialists around the world.
Florence is a city of art and tradition, the home of master artisans in many fields of endeavor: silversmiths, ebanists, gilders, tailors and dressmakers, and the many artisans involved in the making of hats. These include the makers of hat blocks and molds, the mechanics who make the special machines, the dyers, the milliners who can transform any kind of fabric, fur, leather, felt or straw into hats and then trim them with ribbons, silk flowers, feathers or whatever current fashion dictates.
For centuries Florence has been known as an important center for hats. Today these artisans, stylists and workshops have come together to establish Hatcenter, a worldwide meeting point for everyone with an interest in knowing more about hats.

What you can find in Hatcenter:

Home Page: On this page you will find a brief description of ALL of the Hatcenter services.
Producers: Looking for hats or accessories? Visit these links to the catalogues of manufacturers and artisans who make hats.
Suppliers: Looking for straws, felts, trimmings or machines to block hats? These links will direct you to the supplier you need.
Trade Fairs: An international calendar of fashion events with special attention to the fairs where hats and fashion fabrics are exhibited.
Mailing List: Add your name to our mailing list for information about new services.
Email: You want to link your site to Hatcenter? Or you have information about other fairs and exhibits? All your comments and questions are welcome.
Cover Pages: The cover page photo will change periodically. If you want to trace a back edition, follow this link. If you want to see the current cover page just click on the Hatcenter logo at the top left.
Outlook: Dedicated to technology, history and culture.
Publications: Brief reviews and links to find books and magazines.
Glossary: Special terms for hatters, milliners and designers.
Exchange: News and special requests for the hat community.
Retail: Special for private customers.
In the World: Find a hat shop near you. All information is provided by the shops listed.

Welcome to HatCenter