When Kade was asked to choose a phrase that meant something to him, his answer was “Faith over Fear.” A friend of an Austin hatmaker who had been diagnosed with two brain tumors, Kade was taking part in a custom-hat experience that would become the studio’s first donation through a new initiative.
His choice became part of Customs for Cause, an initiative from Trovador that provides complimentary handcrafted hats to people facing cancer and undergoing chemotherapy. It brings the studio’s artistic approach to hatmaking into an initiative centered on giving, individual expression, and the people behind the hats.
A Hatmaking Initiative Built Around Personal Connection
Trovador is known for creating custom cowboy and modern hats that incorporate the wearer’s personality, preferences, and significant life experiences. Founded by artist Ryan McGrath in Austin, Texas, the studio approaches hatmaking as a creative collaboration that begins with the individual.
