When I was growing up, I genuinely hated hats. They fit terribly, would hurt my head and would feel like they were squeezing my skull. So when other girls would pop a cute hat on for "no wash days" or because they woke up late, or to keep the sun out of their eyes while on a walk or at a farmer's market, I genuinely thought it was a form of fashion pain. That they were all lying about choosing to wear hats, like when people tell you that wearing high heels is as comfortable as sneakers.

And then one day, while in the Subtle Asian Traits Facebook Group, I learned that snowboarding helmets came in three sizes. Youth, Adult & Asian.

Because our heads are shaped differently. So I did a deep dive. I bought 13 hats to find one that was comfortable, that looked good, that didn't squeeze my head, and I found it.

Watch this video for a Fit Check.

Dreamy, soft, and perfectly Pacific Northwest, the Head in the Clouds Seattle Hat brings a touch of sky, joy and whimsy to your everyday adventures.

Across the front, “SEATTLE”, which was hand lettered by Samantha of HEMLEVA, is embroidered in soft, bold, 3D puff letters for that extra pop of texture and personality. Each hat is carefully embroidered right here in Seattle by a talented woman-owned embroidery shop, making it as local as it is lovely.

Whether you’re strolling Pike Place Market, going for a hike up Mt. Rainier, sipping coffee on a misty morning, camping, or just daydreaming under blue skies, this hat is your wearable love letter to the Emerald City.

Also available: San Francisco & Chicago Hats

PRODUCT DETAILS •

• "SEATTLE" text is in light blue with a very cool 3D effect that can be seen from very far away. The letters were hand drawn by Samantha to resemble Mylar balloons and clouds.
• Embroidered in Seattle, WA
• The cap is unstructured and will lie closely to the head
  
• It includes 6 Panels which makes it better fitted
  
• It has a slightly pre-curved visor
• It features a Tuck Strap with Slide Closure for a custom fit

SIZE •

• The short answer is this hat is One-Size-Fits Most and includes an adjustable strap that is tucked into the interior of the hat for a fitted feel
• Min Circumference: ~ 50cm/19.5"
  Max Circumference: ~ 64cm/25"
• The long answer is that a few years ago I learned that Asian heads are shaped differently. So my entire life I have been under the impression that I had a large head - in reality, it is simply differently shaped which is why free novelty hats, and hats I would try on at the hat store in the mall (you know which one) never fit me.
  
  I learned about this in my SAT (Subtle Asian Traits) Facebook Group where they talked about snowboarding helmets. (I know, but I warned you that this was the long answer before you even started reading this!) So when I started researching hats I bought 13 different hats to see which one fit the best. Because the fact of the matter is that I wanted to sell a hat, it was going to fit my head. And if it fit my head, it would also fit almost everyone else's heads too.

MATERIAL •

• 100% garment dyed and washed cotton twill

CARE •

• You can either hand wash, spot treat or machine wash your hat! Maytag wrote a very complete article on how to take care of your hat, including vintage hats, that you can find here.

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