# Brixton

> Brixton is a California-based lifestyle apparel and headwear brand founded in a Oceanside garage in 2004. Named after The Clash song 'The Guns of Brixton,' it started with a single vintage-inspired newsboy cap and grew into a full line of hats, clothing and accessories inspired by heritage workwear - from mariners and aviators to cowboys and laborers. Distributed in more than 30 countries and backed by Altamont Capital Partners, Brixton blends classic silhouettes with modern function and a growing commitment to sustainable materials.

- **Founded:** 2004
- **Headquarters:** Oceanside, California, United States
- **Founders:** David Stoddard (Co-Founder & CMO), Jason Young (Co-Founder), Mike Chapin (Co-Founder)
- **Team size:** ~200 employees
- **Products:** Headwear, Men's & Women's Apparel, Accessories, Sustainable materials line, Hat customization & Brixton Rewards
- **Notable:** Grew from a $30,000 garage startup into a lifestyle brand distributed in 30+ countries, Built one of the most recognized independent heritage headwear lines in the U.S., Attracted strategic investment from Altamont Capital Partners in 2014

## Products & services

- **Headwear** — Fedoras, full brim hats, snapbacks, caps, straw hats, cowboy hats, beanies and bucket hats - the category that launched the brand, starting with the Hooligan newsboy cap.
- **Men's & Women's Apparel** — Tees, button-ups, flannels, polos, jackets, pants, shorts, fleece and sweaters designed around heritage silhouettes.
- **Accessories** — Leather goods, bags, belts and other heritage-inspired accessories.
- **Sustainable materials line** — Products using Repreve recycled polyester, Bureo NetPlus recycled fishing nets, FSC-certified trims, cruelty-free wool and vegan flannel.
- **Hat customization & Brixton Rewards** — Custom hat services plus a points-based loyalty program for direct customers.

## Achievements

- Grew from a $30,000 garage startup into a lifestyle brand distributed in 30+ countries
- Built one of the most recognized independent heritage headwear lines in the U.S.
- Attracted strategic investment from Altamont Capital Partners in 2014
- Launched a sustainability program using recycled fishing nets, cruelty-free wool and vegan flannel
- Landed high-profile collaborations with the estate of Joe Strummer and Fender

## Latest updates

- **2024-02** — Secured $15M in debt financing to support growth.
- **2024-01** — Reported leadership focus with executive appointments across the Altamont-backed portfolio.
- **2022-01** — Profile Magazine feature: 'Brixton Reintroduces Itself to the World,' outlining brand refresh and retail strategy.
- **2020-08** — Charted a new course with bricks-and-mortar stores and expanded women's and apparel lines.

## Links

- Website: https://brixton.com
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/brixton
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/brixtonmfg
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/BrixtonLtd
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brixton/
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/brixton/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brixton

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Last updated: 2026-07-26