John Milano founded the Milano Hat Company, Inc. in April 1983, after 28 years in the hat business. We immediately began manufacturing and marketing felt and straw Western hats, as well as marketing imported caps. From our very first day of operation, we have adhered only to the highest quality standards Mr. Milano learned over the years from the hatters he worked with.

In July 1984, Milano Hat Company entered into a licensing agreement with Larry Mahan to market Western hats under the Larry Mahan's® Hat Collection by Milano Hat Company trademark.