The Gild Story
At Gild, we believe that style and function should go hand in hand. We call this functional luxury.
Our journey began when our founder struggled to find a suitable baseball hat to wear to work and meetings. Everything existing in market was cheaply made, ill-fitting and plastered with logos of brands or sports teams. He wanted a hat that was stylish, minimalistic and high quality, but couldn't find anything that met his standards.
Upon further research, he discovered why: The headwear industry is 90% white labeled by a few manufacturers who control the entire supply chain and dictate what is able to be made. Individual brands do not make their own hats, which is why most hats all look exactly the same. Determined to create an updated luxury baseball cap, our founder began experimenting with different materials, designs, and manufacturing techniques. After two years of trial and error, and having to build out his own factory and supply chain, he finally developed a hat that exceeded his expectations. A hat that would change the perception of what headwear can be and where it can be worn. Suitable anytime, anywhere, and made to fit anyone perfectly.
At Gild, we believe that a great hat is more than just an accessory; it's a reflection of your personal style and a symbol of your refined taste. Our vision is to create the ultimate luxury brand that offers our customers the highest quality hats that are both stylish and functional. Experience the combination of premium materials, sophisticated design, and expert craftsmanship. This is what luxury means to us, not empty logos on cheaply made products you will throw away. We want you to build a relationship with our products over time. Something that you can count on and build memories with.
Join us on our journey to redefine the headwear industry and elevate your style to the next level.