Goorin: It Ain't Borin'

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As I mentioned in a previous blog post, I was introduced to Goorin Brothers hats in a rather serendipitous way. More specifically, I got a bit drunk one Friday night and, emboldened by alcohol, I kept stealing the fedora off the head of some guy I'll call the Russian. Eventually, sobriety and mortification made me give the Russian his hat back, but now that I look at a picture of it online I wish I hadn't. That was one great fedora.

The India Blue fedora that I stole from the Russian repeatedly. It's nice to know I have good taste in accessories even while intoxicated, no?


According to their website, Goorin Brothers has been making hats since 1895 and is a family-owned company spanning four generations. Although they make cute cloches, knit caps, and little brimmed caps for women, it's the men's fedoras I'm really in love with.

The patterned band gives the Moretti a unisex vibe, and its simple black/white colour scheme makes it versatile and sharp--a great contrasting accent for a feminine outfit.


Seeing the blue madras print band on the Blake, I can't stop picturing myself wearing this fedora with a black halter top and my floaty turquoise skirt.


How cute would the Yucatan be with dark denim capris, a crisp white tank top, and espadrille sandals in the summer?


Note to self: When spring shopping, look for a fedora and a straw Panama hat with a black band (another type of hat I've been craving since forever).
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11 comments

  1. MizzJJanuary 7, 2009 at 9:27 AM

    Whenever I see girls wearing fedoras, unfortunately I think of Britney Spears, but I might have to be ok with that for these lovely hats!

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2009 at 9:28 AM

    Whoa. I think I own the Bella model ... though I bought it from a local Mpls boutique. Same price, same detailing. Crazy!

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  3. AsianCajunsJanuary 7, 2009 at 11:46 AM

    Oh I love these too! And I love the Russian story that goes along with them ;) Let us know which one you get!

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  4. Fashion AddictJanuary 7, 2009 at 12:34 PM

    You definitely should have kept the Fedora, besides you were drunk - that's the best excuse! lol These are all really nice.

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2009 at 5:46 PM

    fedoras are so fun; i would love to own one!

    xoxo,
    La c.

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  6. la petite fashionistaJanuary 7, 2009 at 6:24 PM

    hahah great story! I've had quite a headwear infatuation lately as well.

    i would love the Yucatan for a beachside Spring Break :)

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  7. kokostilettoJanuary 7, 2009 at 8:08 PM

    these hats are very very cute ... but i don't know if i could pull one off! i hope to see blair on GG wearing one soon!

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  8. Rebecca, A Clothes HorseJanuary 7, 2009 at 8:43 PM

    That is a fantastic hat. I wonder what the Russian would have done to you if you have taken it though!

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2009 at 11:39 PM

    goorin has a sample sale every year. i was there last nov and that's where i got my spiewak jacket.

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  10. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2009 at 11:14 AM

    Other that a toque, what kind of hat can a guy wear to keep his ears warm?

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  11. LisaJanuary 13, 2009 at 12:54 PM

    Anonymous, that's a great question! I might have to follow up on it with an upcoming blog post. Stay tuned. :)

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