Custom Hats, Heritage & Craft

Custom Hats, Built to Head Forward

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.

Our Story

Two Lawmen, One Craft

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.

Tony & Mike
The Process

How It Works

Four steps from your first message to a hat that’s yours.

01

Reach Out

Send an inquiry and let us know if you want an appointment or an event.

02

Design & Fit

Pick your material, shape, and details while we get your fit dialed in.

03

Shaped by Hand

We build and hand shape your hat with precision from start to finish.

04

Wearing it Forward

A one of a kind custom hat, made to last and made to be yours.

What We Do

Services

The Full Build Experience

Custom hat building for every style, western, lifestyle, and fashion, from the ground up.

Custom Hat Shaping

Getting the correct shape and fit for your head and your look, start to finish.

Hat Restoration

Reshape a tired hat or restore it back to its original form.

Hat Accessories

Bands, feathers, and finishing pieces to make it yours.

Materials

The Hats

Straw, wool, and fur felt, heritage shapes and clean-fashion builds.

Bring Us with You

Events

A full custom shop on wheels for weddings, parties, and corporate gatherings, offering on-site steaming, shaping, and decorating.

Good to Know

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Custom Hats, Made to Wear Forward

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.

Contact Us

209 S. Broad Street
Thomasville, GA 31792

Store Hours

Wednesday
10am – 5pm

Thursday – Saturday
10am – 5:30pm

Appointments
Available any day

© 2026 All Rights Reserved | Charlie Bravo Hats

Handmade custom hats — heritage, historical, and fashion. Built forward by two retired lawmen.

Contact Us

209 S. Broad Street
Thomasville, GA 31792

Store Hours

Wednesday
10am – 5pm

Thursday – Saturday
10am – 5:30pm

Appointments
Available any day

© 2026 All Rights Reserved | Charlie Bravo Hats

Handmade custom hats — heritage, historical, and fashion. Built forward by two retired lawmen.

Contact Us

209 S. Broad Street
Thomasville, GA 31792

Store Hours

Wednesday
10am – 5pm

Thursday – Saturday
10am – 5:30pm

Appointments
Available any day

© 2026 All Rights Reserved | Charlie Bravo Hats