Top Hats by Miller

The classic flat top hat is without a doubt one of the most formal hats ever made. The fur felt top hat was popular at the end of the 19th Century. We also know top hats as Madhatter Hats, or Coachman hats. Mostly, top hats are made of Fur Felt and wool felt materials. Until World War I, the black fur felt was a standard item of formal outdoor wear by upper-class males for both daytime and evening usage. 

Miller hats carries the style 360 Madhatter Top hat in black wool felt with a 7” crown a 2” rolled brim bound edge, with a 1 ⅞” double bow grosgrain band. The classic top hat Miller Hats carries is the Black Wool Coachman hat, available in a 4 ½” Crown, 2” rolled brim and a traditional double bow grosgrain band; the feather is optional, but adds elegance to the high crown.

Along with traditional formal wear, the top hat continues to be the most formal hat worn on special occasions, including weddings, funerals, horse racing events, Kentucky derby parties, theatrical productions, and magician shows. Men’s top hats persisted in politics and international diplomacy for several years.  Top Hats were part of formal wear for U.S presidential inaugurations frequently.  

For elegance and formal wear there is no equal to the Top Hat. It has been one of the most enduring forms of headwear of our time, and in one form or another they have lasted for over two hundred years since the Civil War era.  It’s available and ready to ship.

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Homburg Hats by Miller Hats

The homburg hat was popular at the beginning of the 20th Century. It comes with a center crease crown and a rolled bound-edge trim, with a double bow grosgrain hat band.  Unlike the bowler or the top hat, the Homburg was not as firm, but it was a slightly stiffened soft fur felt hat to keep its shape.  Overall, it was an elegant felt hat that was not as formal as the derby hat. But they often wore it when strolling in town or in place of a boater hat.  

Until about 1914, the Homburg hat kept its position on the hat formality scale. The repp band on the brim was sometimes light grey, while the hat band was the same color or darker. Over time, the brim curl diminished, and the crown lost some height.  After WWI, the hat became darker; black homburg hats were the most popular color, especially in the 1950s.  

Former UK Prime Minister Winston Churchill wore the Homburg hat during World War II, they often saw him in London wearing a homburg with a black suit and with formal trousers.  

Dwight D. Eisenhower wore a dark grey homburg hat with a stroller suit for his inauguration on January 20, 1953.  Al Pacino made the homburg very famous by wearing it in the famous film The Godfather, for which reason the hat is often called a “Godfather”.  Many Jazz singers also wore the famous Homburg, musicians such as John Lee Hooker, Duke Ellington, and many preachers of the time.

Nowadays, the homburg hat is worn in many classic films and theatrical performances. They often wore a homburg hat in Kentucky derby events, Great Gatsby parties, or even vintage formal events.  

We carry Miller Hats Homburgs in rabbit fur.  The hat is available in black, brown, gray and it comes with a double bow grosgrain band.  We line them with the famous Miller Hats satin liners.

Although you rarely see them on the streets, there will probably always be a few distinguished men who appreciate the elegance of a good Homburg hat. If you are a hat wearer, chances are you already have a few fedora hats in your collection, so next time, instead of looking at a Trilby or a Pork Pie hat, put on a Homburg and see how it looks. I am certain you will look exceptional!

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Miller Hats Shop in Houston, Texas

Miller Hats is the original men’s hat store to sell hats online, started in 1995.  Miller Hats has the largest selection of felt fedora hats, straw dress hats, cowboy hats, military hats, and men’s caps.  Some of our popular styles include old west hats, movie hats, Indiana Jones hats, cavalry hats, re-enactment civil war hats, Panama hats and more.  

Our styles are custom made by our experienced hatters and come in a variety of materials such as fur felt, straw hats, Panama, wool hats, and others.  Miller Hats thrives to sell only those hats that meet our superior quality standards.  Our company examines every item carefully before it’s sold or shipped to a customer.    Our experts evaluate the materials, the trims, the sweatbands, the outside accessories, and shapes to provide the customer with the best hat or cap on the market.  Miller Hats’ goal is to provide the customer with a unique look, a durable hat, a great fit, and a wonderful hat experience.  Our motto explains our vision "You get the look you want at Miller Hats!

Miller hats history goes back to 1995, when Mr. Miller bought the store from Wormser hats after working for them for 15 years.  Wormser hats were around since 1894 and they were primarily known for their exceptional men’s fedora hats in felt and straw.   Wormser hats was committed to providing customers with high-quality hats and unsurpassed service.  Miller Hats adopted the same principle of exceptional customer service and has been servicing customers for over 25 years.  The company is family-owned and it operates in the Houston area.  If you are in the Houston area visit our hat specialists at 13559 Bammel N. Houston Rd. Houston, Texas 77066.  

After being in business for over 25 years we have learned how important hats are for our customers.  They have taught us that a hat is much more than a piece of clothing; it is a fashion accessory that can mark personality, social status, and lifestyle.  The hat plays a very important role in the men’s wardrobe; it instantly sets you apart.  It adds elegance and uniqueness to your Style.  A dress hat, a cowboy hat, or a men’s flat cap is the most noticeable fashion item anyone can wear.   There is an old saying “if you want to get ahead and get noticed, then get a hat”.   Without a doubt, a hat that fits you comfortably will always help people remember you.  

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Store Hours Tuesday - Friday 10:00 - 5:00 pm,

Saturday 10:00 - 4:00 pm (Central Time)

Store Front Closed Sunday & Monday.

But, order online Anytime! Over 1000 

styles In STOCK to choose from.