Where Old Souls Are Restored

Nestled in the heart of Brisbane’s historic Brisbane Arcade, Carrion Hats is a rare sanctuary for the timeless art of hat repair and restoration. One of only a handful of artisans in Australia with these unique skills, Tess breathes new life into old favourites—reviving felt, reshaping crowns, and restoring brims with a deft, experienced touch. Housed in a beautifully aged building, the shop itself feels like a forgotten chapter from another era: dark wood, vintage mirrors, soft shadows, and the scent of steam, felt and leather in the air. Each piece that passes through her hands leaves carrying the weight of its stories—renewed, but never rewritten. Whether it’s a treasured heirloom, a well-worn companion, or a recent find needing love, your hat will be treated with reverence, care, and unmistakable style. Step through the velvet curtains and into Carrion Hats—where the old becomes eternal.

Specialising in:

• Hat repairs and restorations including re-sizing, sweatband replacement, patching, cleaning and shaping
• Akubra and fur felt resurrection, Panama hat repairs, vintage/antique headwear restoration and military hats
• Customised shaping a trimming for new hats, even if purchased from other stores
• Made-to-order creations to suit the wildest wardrobe and whimsy
• Curated, ready-to-wear pieces from renowned heritage European designers, as well as an eclectic mix of locally made accessories, collectables and antiques