The Holidays are upon us, and I'm sure you're faced with the dilemma of what to get for the guy in your life. Be it brother, husband, dad, boyfriend, etc... it can be sometimes hard to choose something that he will love. "What do you want for Christmas?", you ask him. If the best response you get is "I don't know" or "You don't need to get me anything", turn to Bonnet for the perfect gift. We've got a hat for every type of guy. What's one hat that looks great on almost any guy? The fedora. With different brim sizes, crown shapes, and fabric choices - you're sure to find the one that will suit him. Worried about sizing? Instead of trying to measure his head while he's sleeping - we have hat tape to customize the fit, or try bringing in a hat he already owns for comparison. Here's a few examples to get some ideas for your guy:

Wool stingy brim, great for a round face:

Broner Wool Fedora $38 sold out, available in Grey, Black, and Brown

A shorter crown for the oval face:

Joey Pal Cotton Fedora $39, available in  Black and Olive

A modern stingy brim, for a square or heart-shaped face:

Cotton Striped Fedora $36 sold out, also available in Brown check pattern

A wider brim, for those tall guys:

New York Hat Co. Fedora $52 sold out, available in Brown and Grey

Don't forget to check out our caps and ivys for guys too! See you soon!

Nylon Alpha Trooper, $28 sold out

In case you hadn't heard, there's an Arctic Blast coming our way - are you prepared? If not, you'd better head into Bonnet and get yourself outfitted! You'll need gloves, a scarf, and of course - a cozy hat that covers your ears to keep you warm!


Hat Attack Tassel Hat $33 sold out, and Broner Fringe Earflap $32 sold out


Handknit Earflap Hat $29 sold out, and Delux Gimli Hat $36 sold out

Ever wonder what to do with your hair under that hat? How about finding the right hat for your hairstyle? Bonnet and the amazing stylists at Au Salon have teamed up to offer complimentary styling with the purchase of a hat from 6 to 8pm this First Thursday! It's the perfect opportunity to get new ideas to enhance your personal style, and bonus points if you're off to dinner after your styling with your new hat - you'll look great!

Have you done any traveling in the past few weeks? Well, if you flew on American Airlines, you may have seen a snippet about our very own Bonnet in their magazine, American Way. Bonnet was listed as one of the hat shops to visit in the US alongside a great photo of a couple of Elizabeth Rohloff's designs sitting pretty in our shop. Here's what American Way had to say about the growing popularity of such a great accessory:

"Fashion’s crowning accessory is back, and we’re not talking about baseball hats. Pinstripe caps, flattop porkpies, and feathered cocktail numbers make wonderful souvenirs and symbolize confidence, says San Francisco milliner Jasmin Zorlu. Run for cover at the following shops...

...Bonnet, Portland, Oregon
The boutique’s stellar collection includes unisex styles and original works by local designers, such as cloches by ElizaBeth Rohloff and supersoft Faith caps. 412 Northwest Eleventh, www.bonnetboutique.com"

Click here to read the entire article on American Way's website

Margeaux Scarf $42 sold out, and Slouchy Beret $30 sold out

Our Wooden Ships order has finally arrived! If you're not familiar with Wooden Ships, they are designed by Paola Buendia, who found inspiration in Bali to make beautiful knitwear, and now lives there with her family. After getting them in, we instantly outfitted ourselves with our favorites, and now its your turn! Wrap yourself in a ruffled scarf, keep your head warm with a super soft beret, and slip into some fingerless gloves! Everything is so soft and cozy, and the colors are beautiful - berries, creams, soft grays, emeralds, and more! Come in to accessorize before they're all gone!


Montreal Shoulder Wrap $39 sold out, and Antibes Hat $32 and Scarf $40 sold out


Flapper Hat $34 sold out, and Side Tie Cloche $32 sold out


Flapper Choker $32 sold out, and Vintage Crochet Tam $34 sold out

Bonnet is turning one! Hoorah! Help us celebrate our first year anniversary by stopping by for some savings! Answer one of these riddles to get up to 20% off your purchase!

~ This is our birthday week. Do you know the actual date? If so, come in on the right day, tell us the answer, and get 20% off your purchase!

~ What is the name of our blonde assistant? Come in and tell us, get 10% off your purchase through Wednesday.

~ Charlie Chaplin is famous for wearing what kind of hat? Come in, tell us the answer, and get 15% off your purchase on Wednesday.

~ Do you have a favorite hat movie? Come in on Tuesday, tell us about it and get 10% off.

Thanks to everyone who has supported Bonnet, we've had so much fun and hope to have many more years of great hats!

Floral Fedora $89 sold out

Ophelie has finally arrived, and they are fabulous! A company based in Quebec, Ophelie makes some of the most stylish hats around, and everything is made in Canada. All of the hats pictured come in different colors - browns, blacks, but the most exciting are the gorgeous jewel tones like plum and emerald. A couple are available in splashes of electric blue and fire-engine red, if you're feeling daring! Come down and try some on - they are just begging to be worn!


Patent Buckle Fedora $82 sold out, and Floral Cloche $86 sold out


Leather Buckle Fedora $86 sold out, and Braid Belt Fedora $86 sold out

Felted Wool Floppy $42 sold out

Need a treat to take your mind off this rainy day weather? How about treating yourself to a locally made hat to cozy into? Covered by Grace's crochet and felted hats are versatile and adorable! Top off a chunky knit sweater with a crochet beret or add a felted cloche to go with your new trench. Each hat is handmade in Portland and they're available in a variety of colors, ranging from browns and pinks to grays and oranges. So why not treat yourself?


Crochet Beanie $29 sold out, and Crochet Beret $24 sold out


Felted Wool Beret $39 sold out, and Felted Wool Cloche $32 sold out

Tonight is First Thursday, and we've got a special offer for our blog readers! Solve this little riddle, come in with the answer tonight between 4 and 7, and we'll give you 20% off a hat of your choice!
Ready? Here you go:

On The Honeymooners, who was Jackie Gleason's sidekick character, and what was he famous for wearing on the show?

Good Luck and we'll see you soon!

Elizabeth Rohloff Designs, Goodman $64 sold out

We've been getting lots of new things in, including some great stuff from our local designers. First up for the spotlight is Elizabeth Rohloff's new hats - they just waltzed in looking absolutely fabulous! The new shape - The Goodman - is the perfect feminine fedora style for those of us who can't quite pull off the classic fedora shape, and the new Emma's are now available in perfect fall fabrics. If you've got your eye on something, you'd better jump on it, because Elizabeth's hats go quickly! Here's a look at what we've got!


Emma $49 sold out, and Goodman $64 sold out


Goodman $64 sold out, and Emma $49 sold out


Emma $49 sold out, and Hey! Looks like Olson wants his picture taken!

Alright Olson...Will you model for me?


Olson is stunning in this beautiful design from Portland's Elizabeth Rohloff


..And here's Olson sporting the right attitude for this slouchy newsboy.

Thanks Olson! Sometimes you just can't tell what a hat looks like until you try it on! They look great on you!

Seeberger Bow Cloche, $46  sold out

How can anyone say 'No' to this little thing? A perfect nod to the styles of the twenties, these close-fitting cloches are just what your fall wardrobe is craving. Pink not your thing? How about a powdery blue or a pumpkin orange? Here's a few other colors and styles from Seeberger's fall line:


Seeberger Leaves Cloche, $52 sold out and Knot Cloche, $46   sold out


Seeberger Corduroy Cloche, $38 sold out and Chunky Knit, $32  sold out

If you haven't visited The Neat Sheet yet, you're missing out on Portland's best resource for deals, events, and trends around the city. If you happened to catch KOIN news yesterday, you would've heard about the Neat Sheet and a certain hat shop! Bonnet was also featured this week on The Neat Sheet's blog, here's what they had to say about the hat trend:

"Vintage-look hats: Spring’s popular straw fedora now translates to felt as the biggest hat trend for fall, followed closely by retro ’20s cloche styles, newsboy caps and big, floppy bohemian toppers. We have options galore this season when it comes to hat trends (basically, if your head is covered you’re in style.)"

To see the full article, click here.

Grace Wool Casquette $36 sold out

Autumn in Portland - the crisp mornings call for those cozy sweaters to come out of hibernation. Now how about a hat to top off that cozy fall outfit? Enter Grace hats - wools, tweed, and chunky knits will keep you warm! Check out the newest styles from Grace for this fall! Lots more in store!


Embroidered Wool Ivy $38 sold out and Patent Belt Cap $39 sold out


Tweed Ivy $39 sold out and Orange cap with Flower $38 sold out