Snapbacks Are Back!

Snapbacks are back- back from the days of Back to the Future, SEGA Mega drives and New Kids on the Block. Originally popular in the 1980’s, they fell out of favour but today they are back in style and sales of these caps are at an all-time high.

Snapbacks are the most popular sellers this summer at the world renowned Hatman store in Birmingham. There are rows and rows of them in every colour you can think of. Designs range from the trusty old American city range to Dennis’ own personal designs. For those who don’t know- Dennis is the owner, designer and local personality who owns the chain of Hatman stores.

Dennis first started Hatman in the 1970s. A tailor by trade, he started making hats in his dad’s back room, and then built his business up. He now proudly boasts two shops in Birmingham, including his flagship store in The Square. They also wholesale out to a lot of shops in Birmingham and have quite a few franchises around the West Midlands.

Manager Keshia Hamilton, Dennis’ daughter, tells us that ‘there are about 500 different designs of hats in this urban shop in Corporation Street. Dad and I work hard on sourcing, designing and selling the best products out there. We’ve had visitors travel from all over, from London, Manchester, even Scotland to come to the store! People just love wearing the logo.’ The store has everything from beanie hats to flatcaps and Trilbies.

Keshia also has a range of ladies hats too. ‘It’s not all about the lads you know’ she tells us in a very convincing tone. ‘There’s a range of hats for women too to make sure they get ahead of the crowd, we’ve got brims and feather s for all occasions.’

And it doesn’t stop at hats. Under Keshia’s careful guidance Hatman has gone on to stock a large selection of ladies leggings and also legging suits, in brightly coloured designs and patterns. ‘They’re great to go clubbing in or to wear out every day,’ Keshia tells us. ‘You will also find everything from dresses to jumpsuits and exotic swimming costumes in the store this summer, come in and say hi.’ 

Hatman is a shop like no other. Dennis, Keshia and the team are warm, welcoming and passionate about their business. Their world revolves around offering affordable fashion and great customer service.

This family business adds some fun, vibrancy and passion to our city. This store isn’t another clone shop, is a real and much loved retailer with a personality and a belief in the people of Birmingham.

One last thing… if you don’t know what a snapback is, then you shouldn’t be wearing one! :)