| More than likely what you think to be | | | | Usually the industry goes in circles and |
| expensive for a hat will depend on your | | | | hats from previous years come into |
| individual budget. To some a hat that | | | | fashion again. The more popular the |
| costs you $25 may seem overly expensive, | | | | style or type of the hat becomes, the |
| but in the fashion world, some price | | | | more you well end up paying. In some |
| tags on hats and other accessories are | | | | cases the hat may become so popular that |
| staggering. When you are looking through | | | | cheaper brands make similar hats for |
| expensive hats, even the simplest hat | | | | reasonable and affordable prices. |
| may cost a few hundred dollars, which | | | | Where Should You Shop for a Hat? |
| may lead you to wonder how you can find | | | | If you are looking for a new hat, you |
| a great price on a hat and what actually | | | | have a variety of options. You can check |
| makes hats so expensive. | | | | malls, department stores, online shops, |
| Factors that Make Hats Expensive | | | | and local shops for a variety of hats to |
| * Hat Material - One thing that makes a | | | | choose from; however, there are some who |
| hat expensive is the type of material | | | | have found ways to get more expensive |
| that is used to create it. There are a | | | | hats for a great deal. If you are |
| variety of different materials used for | | | | willing to purchase a used hat, you can |
| hats, and some of the best are made from | | | | find some great deals. You local |
| fur that comes from wild hares, beavers, | | | | Goodwill or Salvation Army may be a |
| and rabbits that are farm bred. Hair | | | | treasure trove and you can find some |
| fibers are made to stick to each other | | | | amazing hats for very cheap prices. |
| by shaving, cleaning, and shrinking, and | | | | During the summer there are usually a |
| this helps to produce a felt hat that is | | | | variety of yard sales and garage sales. |
| very sturdy. The more durable a hat is | | | | You may want to check out various sales |
| thought to be, the more expensive it is | | | | in your area to see what kind of hats |
| as well. | | | | you can find. The internet is also an |
| Straw hats can be very expensive and | | | | excellent place to look for some great |
| often run up to $400 or more. London | | | | hats, both used and worn. Without having |
| based or Italian made fedoras sell for | | | | to shell out the full price, you can |
| $300 or more, top of the line beaver and | | | | find a very expensive hat in this |
| rabbit hats sell for thousands, and top | | | | manner. |
| of the line ranchers bring in about | | | | If you decide to shop at stores such as |
| $1,000 a piece. | | | | Dior, Prada, or Gucci, you will find |
| * Hat Maker - Another thing that can | | | | that the prices will be very high, |
| make a hat expensive is the maker. | | | | especially compare to the prices at the |
| Brands are very important when it comes | | | | mall. Location can also have a great |
| to hats, just as they are when it comes | | | | deal to do with the price of a hat as |
| to clothing. Dolce & Gabanna, Calvin | | | | well. Many times you can find some great |
| Klein, and Versace hats all draw a | | | | deals in New York City, or even in other |
| larger price than hats from Old Navy, | | | | countries as well. |
| Abercrombie and Fitch, and The Gap. | | | | If you want a great hat for a great |
| Usually the name of the maker is | | | | deal, try looking at outlet malls, |
| actually stitched into the hat and the | | | | closeout stores, or on clearance racks. |
| logo of the design becomes very | | | | If you sign up for some online |
| important to those who purchase the hat. | | | | newsletters, you may be able to find |
| * Popularity - Fashion can change in an | | | | some great prices on hats online as |
| instant and trends tend to come and go. | | | | well. |