The Chronicle’s “Native Son” columnist, Carl Nolte, has a nice article in today’s paper about new life being breathed into 90-year old Paul’s Hatworks on Geary Boulevard.
Four twenty-something women purchased the business from owner Michael Harris, closed and cleaned it up a bit, and held a grand reopening party this month.
Nolte tell us “Their business plan is to shake the old-fashioned image of men in hats and bring it up to date, emphasizing the handmade nature and high quality of the hats they sell. They plan to put on events at Paul’s, including an “open studio” in early October, when they intend to introduce their fall line of felt hats.”
Read the entire story on SFGate.com
It’s great to see the next generation embrace a classic business and keep it going. Stop in Paul’s Hats at 6128 Geary near 26th Avenue to check out what the new owners have in store for your noggin.
Sarah B.
Abbie Dwelle (left), Wendy Hawkins and Olivia Griffin pose for a portrait in the work area of their shop.
Photo: Stephen Lam / The Chronicle (Click the photo to see more pics of Paul’s Hats)