In a society of mass production it’s easy for people to forget the importance of making something by hand. In Venice Beach, California, Nick Fouquet designs hand-crafted fedoras.

Nicknamed The Hat Maker, the Franco-American designer is the subject of a short film, shot and directed by Dean Bradshaw.

The video follows the creation of the designer’s classic West Coast collections. It beautifully shows how the hats are made. For example, did you know handmade fedoras have to be lit on fire to get rid of its stray threads?

Capturing a timeless discipline passed down through generations, this less than 2 minute video captures the art of hat making. And it emphasizes the importance of making something by hand.

The Hat Maker

Notable fans of Nick’s hats include Pharrell Williams and Jared Leto, just to name a few. For more on hats, discover 80 unique cultural hats from around the world.

Source: http://designtaxi.com/news/368404/A-Beautifully-Shot-Video-On-How-Fedoras-Are-Made/