BIA BORO Menswear Brings Custom Hat Making to Gastown as Men's Headwear Sees a Revival in Vancouver


Posted October 23, 2026 by Aidens

BIA BORO Menswear invites Vancouver men to design custom fedoras and brimmed hats at its Gastown boutique as classic men's headwear makes a strong revival.
 
Customers can design a personalized fedora or brimmed hat at the boutique's Gastown location, alongside a curated range of caps, beanies and Goorin Bros styles

BIA BORO Menswear, an independent menswear boutique in Vancouver's historic Gastown neighbourhood, is inviting customers to create their own hats through its in-store custom hat experience, as interest in classic men's headwear continues to grow.

Hats have returned as a key part of modern menswear. From felt fedoras to wool flat caps and knit beanies, headwear offers a practical way to stay warm in Vancouver's cool, damp months while adding personality to an outfit.

Through the custom hat experience, customers work with the BIA BORO team to personalize a hat to their taste. Customers can choose the shape, colour and finishing details, so each piece becomes a one-of-a-kind accessory. The experience suits personal style upgrades, special occasions and memorable gifts.

"A hat says a lot about a man before he says a word," said Bahram Djam, owner of BIA BORO Menswear. "Creating your own hat is a fun, personal experience, and you leave with something no one else has. It is one of the things that makes visiting our Gastown store different from shopping online."

Beyond custom pieces, BIA BORO carries a wide selection of men's headwear. The range includes brim hats and fedoras, flat caps, baseball caps, beanies and straw hats, as well as Goorin Bros styles from the brand's well-known Animal Farm trucker collection.

The boutique's team also offers advice on choosing a hat to suit face shape, wardrobe and occasion, and on caring for felt and wool headwear through the rainy season.

With the holiday season approaching, a custom hat experience also makes a distinctive gift for the man who has everything.

Customers can learn more about custom hats at BIA BORO or explore the full range of men's brim hats online and at the Gastown boutique.

About BIA BORO Menswear

BIA BORO Menswear is a family-owned menswear boutique founded in 2004 in Nelson, British Columbia. Its name means "come and go" in Farsi. With locations in Nelson, Kelowna and Gastown, Vancouver, BIA BORO offers curated menswear, accessories and lifestyle pieces from around the world, alongside private shopping, custom hats and an in-house photography studio. Learn more at BIA BORO Menswear.

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BIA BORO Menswear, 83 E Cordova St, Vancouver, BC · Phone: (604) 343-7826
 
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Issued By Bia Boro Menswear
Phone (604) 343-7826
Business Address 83 E Cordova St, Vancouver, BC V6A 0A5
Country Canada
Categories Fashion
Tags custom fedoras
Last Updated October 23, 2026