Fine Hats for Ladies and Gents

Welcome to Breadliner! We provide handmade and bespoke hats using old world techniques and legacy equipment. Our current production time is about 10-12 weeks from the date of purchase. Please send us a message if you have any questions.

Who We Are

Breadliner was founded by John McCrane in 2022. The brand was born out of a deep appreciation of our forebears and the trials they endured to see us through to today. Breadliner hats are inspired by the perseverance, spirit, and style with which our ancestors met their challenges.
Utilizing tools and techniques that date back more than a century, each hat is made meticulously by hand using the finest materials available.
In the spirit of doing the best we can with what's at hand, the constituents of each hat are made in house on vintage, hand powered equipment (including our genuine Roane leather sweatbands).
It is Breadliner's hope that our hats will assist you to boldly embody the best qualities of those who came before.

  • From SG

    Just received my Breadliner special order hat. It arrived meticulously packed with pride: a hat bag, all documentation, shipped in a durable box. The hat is well-made; styled perfectly according to my wishes with great felting, proper leather hat band, and liner. After having owned and worn any number of Borsalino, Stetson, Dobbs, and other hat makers’ products, I can say without reservation that Breadliner, a new hat company, has made one of the very best hats that I have ever owned!

  • From Adam

    Very happy with the quality of this product. The velour finish of the hat is beautiful and somewhat unique. Absolutely thrilled to add this to my collection.

  • From Laurence

    'The Breadliner' seems to have the ability to suit almost any outfit you want to wear with with it; so don't worry about being able to showcase your new fedora only in suits and overcoats! The quality of the craftmanship is simply singular, and is obvious even under casual inspection- once you've experienced John's handiwork, simply no other hat will do!

  • From David

    Where to begin? The personal service , professionalism or talent. The qualities of materials are top notch. Soft rabbit fur hand shaped, perfect hand stitching and a love of one’s work are quite evident. A fedora to last a lifetime or more. As per my request photos throughout construction were sent and all questions were answered promptly. I encourage anyone who appreciates old world bespoke craftsmanship to explore their store. I’m already contemplating my next purchase, probably The Adventurer. Place your order, you won’t be disappointed, quite the opposite!