Open Crowns I've Made
Open Crowns Through History
My Specialty
Open crown hats, most notably cowboy hats, have a history rooted in functionality and practicality, evolving over time to reflect the needs of cowboys and the changing fashion landscape. The open crown design, a smooth, rounded crown, allows for flexibility and customization. Native Americans also adopted the style.
In 2025 my long time friend, Lisa asked me to make a hat for her friend, Linda Perry. THE Linda Perry, who has worn some of the most iconic hats in recent history. I had a big task. I converted a vintage Resistol hat into RAVEN...the black and burned hat to the left. Linda was presented it at San Diego's Wonderfront Festival and she wore it at her next gig, Bottlerock Festival in Napa. Since then, I've made about 10 hats for Linda...all tall open crowns, with short brims.
As a result of Linda's visibility, her resurgence and relevance in the music world, her fans and hat lovers around the world are wanting to mirror her unique style. Some have managed to find me, so Open Crown Hats have become the mainstay of my one woman studio.