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Agorie Headwear

If the "New Buffalo" is all about finding inspiration for the future in the glories of the past, then Agorie Headwear fits right in. With an aesthetic described in the pages of Buffalo Rising as "fashion-forward yet retro", the inventory of bowlers, fedoras, Panama hats, newsboy caps, and other merchandise you'll find on the shelves is a throwback to the days when it was unthinkable to leave the house bare-headed. And prices are surprisingly reasonable, as well: while a particularly high-end hat might cost as much as $150, it's rare that you'd be unable to find a truly high-quality piece for less than $100.

Address: 1434 Hertel Ave.
Getting there: Metro Bus 11 or 23
Hours: Tue-Fri noon-6PM, Sat noon-5PM
Website: agorieheadwear.com (opens in a new tab)

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