Built from backbone.

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founded by elle patton

My hats are shaped by hand and steam, built to hold their ground.

Each piece is one of a kind - made with intention, worn with strength.

Not made to follow trends, but to reflect the person wearing it.

The Process

Rooted deep. Worn strong.

Why Steel Mare?

Steel Mare was built from a life shaped by horses, craft, and the kind of work that takes time.

Every piece carries that foundation—quietly, but intentionally.

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Where can you find me?

Steel Mare is a small-batch hat shop located in the Colorado foothills, inside my working barn. Hats are made on-site in a quiet, functional space shaped by the land and animals that live here.

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One of a Kind Collection

A handcrafted ready-to-wear collection, designed to stand on its own or serve as the foundation for your own piece.

xoxo elle

I always say “its less about what I make and more about what you have never been able to find”. Share your ideas and let me help make it reality.

perfect fit

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