Bluesmen to bankers to billboard names–Buddy Guy, Tiger Woods, John Lee Hooker, Jay Leno–all have put their heads in the hands of Graham Thompson, proprietor of 12-year-old Optimo Hat Co. on ...

Sid's Clothing and Hats 609 W Roosevelt Road Chicago, IL 60607 (312) 421-3332 www.sids-clothing.com. The visual epitome of old school, Sid's is a beacon for the noggin in University Village.

To celebrate the Chicago Tribune’s 175th anniversary on June 10, why not make a party hat — out of the front page? It’s easy! Step 1: Grab a copy of the Chicago Tribune. Remove the inside ...

No wonder people travel from as far as London to visit Optimo Hat Company. “We have a lot of customers flying into Chicago just to see us,” says owner Graham Thompson.

For Graham Thompson, who has always been drawn to “old-world, well-made things,” watching classic film noir with his dad sparked a fascination with hats. At 16, the Chicago native was ...