Handmade heritage, historical, and fashion hats in straw, felt, and fur felt, shaped by hand by two retired lawmen who put craft and service first.
Charlie Bravo Custom Hats was founded by longtime friends Tony Champion and Michael Bearden. After decades in law enforcement and military service, they now bring that same discipline and attention to detail to custom hatmaking, shaping every hat by hand for western, lifestyle, and fashion styles alike.
Four steps from your first message to a hat that’s yours.
Send an inquiry and let us know if you want an appointment or an event.
Pick your material, shape, and details while we get your fit dialed in.
We build and hand shape your hat with precision from start to finish.
A one of a kind custom hat, made to last and made to be yours.
Straw, wool, and fur felt, heritage shapes and clean-fashion builds.
A full custom shop on wheels for weddings, parties, and corporate gatherings, offering on-site steaming, shaping, and decorating.
Walk-ins are welcome Wednesday through Saturday during business hours, but we highly recommend making an appointment so we can give you our full attention. Appointments are available any day of the week.
Straw, felt, and fur felt, all custom shaped and finished to order.
A little regular care goes a long way toward keeping your hat looking good and holding its shape.
Felt hats
Use a soft horsehair hat brush to gently remove dust, brushing counterclockwise as you look down at the crown. Use separate brushes for light and dark hats. Avoid soaking your hat. If it gets wet, gently shake off excess water and let it air-dry naturally, away from heaters, hair dryers, and direct sunlight.
Straw hats
Gently remove dust with a soft brush or dry cloth. If the manufacturer allows it, use a barely damp cloth for light surface cleaning. Avoid soaking, heavy rain, and excessive moisture, which can weaken the straw and change its shape.
Care for both felt and straw hats
Handle your hat by the brim near the crown, and avoid pinching the crown. Never leave it in a hot vehicle. Store it in a cool, dry place on a proper hat stand or in a hat box that supports it without putting pressure on the brim. For a short rest on a clean surface, place it upside down on its crown to help protect the brim’s shape.
For stubborn stains or reshaping, bring your hat by Charlie Bravo so we can assess it and recommend the right care.
Yes, a hat can be purchased without custom fitting but to have the optimum fit we recommend custom fitting. Book an appointment and we’ll shape your hat to your head and your style.
Yes, weddings, private events, corporate gifting, bachelorette parties, pop-up shops, and a fully custom shop on wheels.
Our shop is at 209 S. Broad Street, Thomasville, GA 31792. We also bring our fully custom shop on wheels to weddings and events, so reach out and we’ll let you know if we can come to you.
From your first fitting to the final shape, Tony and Mike build every hat by hand with the same precision and care they brought to their careers in service. Straw, felt, or fur felt - yours starts here.
Handmade custom hats — heritage, historical, and fashion. Built forward by two retired lawmen.
Wednesday
10am – 5pm
Thursday – Saturday
10am – 5:30pm
Appointments
Available any day
Handmade custom hats — heritage, historical, and fashion. Built forward by two retired lawmen.
Wednesday
10am – 5pm
Thursday – Saturday
10am – 5:30pm
Appointments
Available any day
Handmade custom hats — heritage, historical, and fashion. Built forward by two retired lawmen.
Wednesday
10am – 5pm
Thursday – Saturday
10am – 5:30pm
Appointments
Available any day