I was born and raised on a remote island in Nagasaki Prefecture.

When I was in high school, I would take the ferry during long holidays.

My greatest joy was going shopping in the city of Fukuoka.

More than 20 years ago, vintage clothing and street fashion were at their peak.

The city was filled with young people enjoying their own unique style, and I too was engrossed in wandering around vintage clothing stores.

Then one day, I fell in love at first sight with a bright red cap with the college logo on it.

When I put on that cap, I felt a mysterious sense of confidence.

It has become an essential accessory for any outing.

Thinking back, that hat wasn't just a fashion accessory;

It was an essential item in my "Required One" life.

That experience has stayed with me.

"One day, I want to create something that is essential for someone."

It left me with a strong feeling.

---

Req Hatter is the embodiment of that idea.

Something that is timeless and can be used for a long time.

Something that naturally blends into your daily life while also bringing out the individuality of the wearer.

"We want to deliver a hat that will become someone's 'required one'."

That is Req Hatter's unchanging wish.

---

Brand Story

Founded in March 2023, Req Hatter is a hat brand born from my personal journey.

I grew up on a remote island in Nagasaki, Japan.
As a high school student, my greatest joy during long vacations was taking a ferry to Fukuoka to go shopping.

More than 20 years ago, vintage clothing and street fashion were at their peak.
The city was filled with young people enjoying their own unique styles, and I too spent countless hours exploring vintage shops.

One day, I came across a bright red college-logo cap that instantly caught my eye.
Whenever I wore it, I felt a strange boost of confidence, and soon it became something I could never leave the house without.

Looking back, that cap was not just a fashion accessory.
It was my “Required one” —an essential part of my daily life.
That experience left me with a strong desire: “Someday, I want to create something that becomes essential for someone else.”

---

That desire eventually took shape as Req Hatter .

We create hats that are not bound by trends but made to last.
Hats that blend naturally into everyday life while quietly bringing out the individuality of the person who wears them.

Our unchanging wish is simple:
To deliver hats that become someone’s “Required one.”