About Us

I played baseball for almost 20 years, so wearing hats became second nature. Over the years, the hats I loved most weren’t just accessories, they spoke to what I enjoyed, where I’d been, or what I aligned with. They sparked conversations with strangers who later became friends. As fashion shifted toward logos over meaning, I felt something was lost. That’s why I started Langston James: curated conversation starters, because a good hat should spark connection.

Each Langston James hat is designed with purpose. Our collections pull from classic silhouettes updated for today with premium materials and clean, confident detailing. Whether it’s a playful line like Spicy Marg Sommelier or a mood-driven patch from Needed This, every piece is made to be noticed and to spark something real between strangers, friends, and lovers of good style.

Our promise

• Made to connect. Hats that do more than look good they give people something to talk about.

• Thoughtful design. Retro inspiration, modern fit, and embroidery that tells a story.

• Quality first. Durable construction and finishes built to be worn every day.

• A community, not a label. We’re building a space for people who love style, stories, and showing up.

From the first sketch to the final stitch, Langston James is about moments, the quick compliment from a stranger, the laugh across a bar, the memory you keep. If a hat gets someone to ask “Where’d you get that?” or “Tell me more,” then we’ve done our job.

— Jack Maine, Founder