Local retail store in Lafayette offers hats adorned with humorously local Bay Area references and inside jokes.
In the heart of Lafayette, California, Venture Quality Goods offers a quirky collection of bespoke hats, emblazoned with Bay Area inside jokes that are sure to delight locals.
Established initially in a small shop near The Breakfast Club on Mount Diablo, the store has since expanded, now sharing a space with Philz Coffee. The store sells an assortment of handmade, local items, including clothing from Bay Area favorites like Marine Layer, as well as candles, wall art, and more.
However, the most recent addition to their inventory is the array of hats that showcase various Bay Area towns or favorite locales. Each hat features clever, vintage-style patches adorned with the name of the place and an apt illustration.
Some hats depict straight-forward references, such as the iconic reservoir tower for Lafayette or the Orinda Theatre. Others, though, are more inventive and humorous. The hat for Pacifica bears the Taco Bell logo, a nod to the city's famous pier-side Taco Bell Cantina, a beloved spot among locals.
Bay Area sensibilities are also present in the selection of places represented, with Lahaina, Maui, and several Tahoe locations making appearances. The presence of Bozeman, Montana, and Brook Purdy of the 49ers, complete with an inside joke, further solidifies the brand's connection to the Bay Area.
Even the Bay Area hat is a nod to the region's past, with a depiction of an old-school BART train, which may serve as a touch of nostalgia or reflect the original design era.
These hats, with their local flair, can be found at Venture Quality Goods. For those wanting to stay informed about what's happening in Walnut Creek, Lamorinda, Danville, Concord, and the Tri-Valley, consider signing up for 925 News Today's comprehensive and free newsletter. The service keeps readers updated on exciting events, new restaurant openings, local breaking news, small business spotlights, and crime reports.
At Venture Quality Goods, home-and-garden shopping doesn't get more Bay Area than browsing through their collection of vintage-style hats emblazoned with local icons and humorously illustrating various towns, like Lafayette, Orinda, and Pacifica. In addition to their quirky hat selection, the store shares a space with Philz Coffee, also offering handmade local items, clothing, candles, wall art, and more.
