Custom hats. Personal details. A style that's completely yours.
At James Gray Hat Company, we believe the best accessories are the ones that tell a story.
What started as a creative idea quickly grew into something so much more, a place where women could create a hat that felt personal, meaningful, and completely their own.
Born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, James Gray combines our love for fashion, design, color, and Southern style into a custom hat experience unlike any other.
From beach trips and ballgames to girls’ weekends, weddings, and everyday adventures, we believe the right hat has a way of making any moment feel a little more special.
What We Do
We create custom hats designed around you.
Every James Gray hat begins with choosing the perfect hat style. From there, we help bring your vision to life by layering ribbons, textures, colors, charms, and special details that reflect your personal style.
Love classic neutrals? We can do that.
Want something colorful and bold? We love that too.
Have a favorite team, vacation spot, hobby, or special memory you want represented? Let’s create it.
No two customers are exactly alike and we don’t think their hats should be either.
The James Gray Hat Bar Experience
The heart of James Gray is our custom hat bar.
At our events, we bring everything you need to design your perfect hat. Different hat styles, layers of beautiful ribbons, trims, charms, and accessories.
Then comes the fun part.
You get to play.
Mix patterns.
Try colors.
Layer textures.
Add details.
And don’t worry if you don’t know where to start, that’s what we’re here for.
Our favorite thing is helping you take all the pieces you love and turn them into a finished design.
How It Works
1. Choose your hat
Start with the style that fits you best.
2. Pick your base ribbon
Choose a color story, pattern, or theme that inspires your design.
3. Layer your look
Add coordinating ribbons and textures to bring everything together.
4. Add the finishing touches
Choose trims, charms, branding, or golden letter details to make it personal.
5. Wear and enjoy
Leave with a hat created just for you.
Want Something Even More Custom?
We also offer custom embroidery options.
From mahjong tiles and coastal designs to sports, monograms, and meaningful details, embroidery allows you to create something even more personal.
Choose your design, colors, and finishing details, and we’ll create a hat that tells your story.
More Than Just a Hat
After creating more than a thousand hats, we’ve learned one thing:
It’s never really just about the hat.
It’s about the memories attached to it.
The beach trip where everyone wore matching hats.
The baseball tournament where you cheered all weekend.
The girls’ night spent laughing and designing together.
The little detail you chose because it reminded you of something special.
At James Gray Hat Company, we aren’t just creating accessories — we’re creating pieces you’ll reach for again and again.
Because a great hat doesn’t just complete your outfit.
It tells your story.
