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    Henri Henri is the Montreal hat shop that has defined a century of style

    NHL hat tricks, Hollywood icons, expertise passed on through nearly a century—this legendary shop is a cornerstone of a city's sartorial history.

    By J.P. KarwackiMarch 14, 2025 - Read time: 6 min
    Henri Henri is the Montreal hat shop that has defined a century of styleJean Maurice Lefebvre and Honorius Henri, the original owners of the Montreal hat shop, Henri Henri. | Photography courtesy of Henri Henri

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    Henri Henri

    Walking into Henri Henri is walking into a piece of Montreal history.

    For over 90 years, this iconic hat shop has crowned the heads of the city’s most stylish, the world’s biggest celebrities, and more than a few NHL legends. Dating back to an era when hats weren’t just accessories but statements of identity, it's come a long from humble beginnings in 1932 to becoming a cornerstone of the city’s sartorial landscape—and its role in defining the term "hat trick" along the way.

    Born in the Red Light District

    Henri Henri was founded by Honorius Henri and Jean-Maurice Lefebvre in 1932, right in the heart of Montreal’s Red Light District. They seized the opportunity to open a shop that specialized in men’s headwear, initially selling brands from the Wolthausen Hat Corporation.

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