This story takes place in the year 1926, in the midst of Prohibition, where a nationwide constitutional ban was being enforced on the production, importation, transportation, and sale of alcohol beverages in the United States. New York City was no exception.

The Prohibition Era has captured the attention of many with its tales of bootleggers, gangsters and speakeasies. Just imagine how many stories have gone untold!

Like the tale of one “J.J. WILLIAMS BOSS” of “J.J. WILLIAMS HAT COMPANY&CO.” better known as “Mr. FATMAN”.

Mr. FATMAN and his partner in crime, an English Bulldog named Joe, lived comfortably in a five-star hotel located on Fifth Avenue.

With impeccable craftsmanship and a knack for business, Williams quickly became one of New York’s most coveted Hatters with clients including an array of New York’s most extravagant socialites, celebrities, politicians, masterful novelists, notorious gagsters, and infamous mafias.

However, Williams’ fame and fortune came with a price.

When you show yourself in the world and display your talents, you naturally stir up all kinds of resentment, envy and other manifestations of insecurity. That is to be expected. So, it is no surprise that Williams had countless enemies amongst “friends”.
Committed to no one, but courted by all, this is the tale of Mr. FATMAN

 and the 6 HAT MAKERS:
・J.D Pistol
・The White Suits
・Gambler
・Pipe & Cigars
・The White Lady
(Staff Officer・ Craftsman A・Craftsman B・Apprentice ・ Accountant)

  who built an empire with their craftsmanship and swept the nation…

《 About Mr. FATMAN 》

Mr. FATMAN is an exclusive Japanese hat brand,
produced and directed by
 “THE FAT HATTER” and their team of skilled craftsmen with the help of Japan`s most trusted and esteemed Hat Factory.  
Please enjoy our abundant selection of the latest wool felt fedoras made under the supervision of “THE FAT HATTER”.