From a kitchen table in Austin, Texas, Derek began shaping fur felt into something more than an accessory, turning raw materials into pieces that carried beauty, grit, and meaning. What started as a response to challenge became the foundation of Saints. Though he’s still at the bench—measuring, sewing, and distressing every custom hat—the story didn’t end with hair loss. Through treatment, his hair eventually grew back, a reminder that no season lasts forever and the story you’re living isn’t finished yet. Today, Saints is more than one man’s journey; it’s a community rooted in heritage, craft, and faith, built by every customer, every story shared, every well-born dream, and every well-worn ride that shapes the goods we send into the world. Now… let’s ride.