Arizona Hatters

Store specializing in mens and womens hats in all styles), plus repair and modification services.

About Arizona Hatters

Arizona Hatters is a Tucson hat shop specializing in hats for men, women, and children, along with repair, modification, shaping, and renovation services. Established in 1935, the business describes itself as the oldest hat shop in Arizona. It has been locally owned and continuously operated in Tucson since its founding, maintaining a longstanding connection to ranchers, cowboys, and western hat enthusiasts while also offering a broad selection of urban and fashion styles.

The shop carries hats in a wide range of designs, including western hats, fedoras, trilbies, pork pies, gamblers, Hamburgs, caps, golf hats, and hiking hats. Its inventory includes both traditional and contemporary options, with materials such as fur felt, straw, wool, leather, palm leaf, and cloth represented according to the style. The selection is intended for both men and women, and the business says its inventory was greatly expanded after new local ownership took over in November 2016.

Arizona Hatters also makes custom hats in Tucson. Its custom work includes western hats and other styles, with the shop helping customers create a hat suited to their preferences. For group events and conventions, the business can provide hats for groups of any size, fit them, and distribute them on site. This service gives organizers a way to incorporate custom headwear into an event without requiring every participant to visit the shop individually.

Hat care and renovation are central to the business. Arizona Hatters reports that it has renovated more than 10,000 hats and serviced many thousands more. Its services include hat shaping, renovation, and total hat care. Chuong "The Hat Master" Trinh has worked with Arizona Hatters for more than 35 years and is identified by the shop as an expert in these areas. Max "Hatter" Larkin apprenticed under Trinh for four years and trained with the American Hat Company. Other staff members, including Richard, known as "The Hat Doctor," Joe, known as "Haberdasher Joe," Alex, and Dominic, collectively have more than 20 years of experience in the hat industry.

The shop's approach combines retail sales with hands-on knowledge of hat construction, fit, and upkeep. Customers can visit Arizona Hatters for a new hat, a custom piece, or help restoring and reshaping one they already own. The Tucson store is open Tuesday through Saturday, and the business invites customers to contact the shop about custom hats, group events, and other hat needs. Visitors can expect a selection that spans western, fashion, outdoor, and traditional styles, along with staff focused on fitting, renovation, and personalized hat care.