The Porto Hat Shop

Since 1897

Our history

This company was founded in 1897 under the name “Chapelaria Centro da Moda”, a factory producing caps and hats, which also operates as a retail store on Santa Catarina Street. In 1942, the Baião family took over the management of the firm and later, in 1989, entered into a new social pact and to this day continues under the trade name José e Baião Lda.

Its vocation is the manufacture and sale of hats and caps, from fabric confection to felt hat making. These hats are handmade from wool, rabbit, and beaver fur. In addition to the domestic portuguese market, there was the overseas market, and later exports to Europe.

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Chapelaria Centro da Moda was honored by the “Tradition of Porto” program.

An initiative by Porto City Council that recognizes and protects historic establishments that play an important role in the city’s culture, heritage, and traditional experiences. This recognition reinforces our commitment to keeping alive the tradition and excellence that have defined us for over a century.

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