Shady Brady Hat Company

History and tour

While hats have changed their look, feel, style and construction material they have been around a long time. Here we explore the history of this fascinating part of fashion history and also look at the methods the Shady Brady Hat Company uses to make their hats. Join us for a quick tour of Shady Brady and let John Brady show you why his hand made hats are a lifetime investment.

John Brady has been making hats for over twenty years. His business, Shady Brady Hats is now located in Northern California. However, John's personal hat history has taken him around the world learning, developing and creating the methods used today to create the distinctive Shady Brady Hat line. Join us and find out why John Brady started his hat business and his vision for the company's future.