The Hat Lab

Ever wanted to design your own one-of-a-kind hat and meet some of Pittsburgh’s coolest creatives? This is your shot.

We’re turning Monarch Studios into a full-blown hat-making laboratory, where you’ll customize your own designer cap with help from local Pittsburgh designers, connect with fellow style-lovers, and leave with something no one else in the city owns — because you made it.

Whether you’re a fashion nerd, a DIY queen, or just here to meet people and make something cool, The Hat Lab is your place to vibe.

🧠 What’s Included in Your Ticket:

✅ A vintage hat from Monarch Studios (no two are the same)

✅ One patch + one pin to start customizing

✅ Access to our Hat Design Station with real designers helping you out

✅ Optional upgrades for premium patches or press-ons ($10 extra, worth it)

✅ A professional photoshoot with your new creation

✅ Photo booth for fun pics with friends

✅ Polaroid keepsake to take home

✅ Live DJ spinning creative energy all night

✅ Friend Mixer to connect, collab, and hype each other’s fits

✅ A Secret Hat Vote — winner takes home a prize for best design

✅ Exclusive vintage shopping deals during the event

📅 Date & Time:

Sunday, September 27th, 2025

Doors open at 5:00 PM

Monarch Studios – Pittsburgh, PA

🎟️ Tickets:

💸 Early Bird: $40

🎟️ General Admission: $45

(Limited capacity — this will sell out)

⚠️ Disclaimers:

– This event is 18+

– All ticket sales are final unless the event is canceled

– Be cool. This is a creative, respectful, and inclusive space for all genders and styles

– You’ll be photographed — in your best hat, of course

– Hats are real. So is the drip.

– BYO flair if you want, but we got you covered

Host or Publisher Yinzers Meet