Meyer the Hatter
New Orleans, Louisiana
Self-billed as the "South's Largest Hat Store", Meyer the Hatter has certainly been around long enough to know. Originally opened in 1894 and in its current location since 1961, this family-owned store — 88-year-old Sam Meyer II is the third-generation of his family to run the store, with help from his wife and sons — offers a roomy sales floor and an extra two floors that hold extra stock. Available brands include Kangol, Dobbs, Stetson, Akubra, Bailey, Ozark, and others, and should you hit the store at the right time, you might even be able to enjoy a parade from the balcony.
Photos: Joseph A, Martin Kalfatovic
