Bill S.
Yelp
Being named TimeOut New York's "Most Stylish New Yorker 2013" is a nice feather in your cap (Sorry, I couldn't resist)
The Most Stylish New Yorker, has a very unique past. Originally from Queens, Marc was a partial owner of J.J. Hat Center on Fifth Ave. For years, Marc has been telling his partners they should consider another store in Harlem. They didn't agree with his ideas so he recently opened Flame Keepers Hat Club, a men's hat store on W. 121st St. near St. Nicholas Ave.
That takes a lot of guts to walk away from your comfort zone but when you want to follow your passion, you'll do what it takes to make your dreams a reality.
I walked in today with my son and I'm a man on a mission. I want a cap. Not a cap like they wear in "Newsies" but a cool cap similar to what Rocky wore when he went to Russia. Do you see it in your mind? Yeah boyee.. I walk in and see a wall of caps. I'm greeted by a sales person and tell him my Rocky 4 story. He asks Marc about it and he says, yes its on the third shelf. I try it on and I feel like yelling DRAGO in the store! I tell them I'm wearing the hat out of the store! I'm looking around and I see some really cool classic styles: Wool felt / Fur felt hats, Wool caps I see with lots of Ireland labels, French berets and some cool straw hats. (I bought a Straw Hat when Marc was at JJ Hat Center)
I walk over to Marc and congratulate him on his new venture and ask him about a loyalty program. He takes my information and will contact me once that system is set up.
If you're looking for a great hat (You know you want one, watch The Blacklist and get back to me) you need to come uptown to Flame Keepers Hat Club.
I just changed my Yelp photo wearing my new purchase. Support locally owned New York businesses!