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Ali & Henry

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Owners of Straw & Wool

Founded in February 2020, our founders Ali Nervis and Henry Dickerson, have always had a love for style and each has had their individual experience with selling men’s accessories independently for several years. With Phoenix being such a transplant town having residents from all over the country, many of whom have a deep appreciation for classic hats, the three came together to create a destination for hat lovers and hat newbies alike.

Genuine interest in our customers, and the community embodies who we are as a brand. Our mission is to bring a sense of style and pride to the Phoenix Valley and beyond while providing the best shopping experience and variety of quality headwear and accessories to our customers. While also supporting the community through various philanthropic efforts, from fundraising to direct donations.

“We want to change the culture in Phoenix and beyond, where it will be normal to see someone walking down the street in a classic hat. It creates a different energy when you see classic hats. Phoenix is in the middle of a Renaissance of sorts and we feel the hats just add to that spirit. You feel different when you wear a classic hat and people have a different perception of you with that small change. So far we have seen an amazing response to the new store."

Nov. 18, 2024

Straw & Wool & A Question of Paternity Featuring Ali Nervis, Henry Dickerson and David Tereshchuk

In this episode, Ali Nervis and Henry Dickerson, owners of Straw & Wool Hat Company, discuss the importance, benefits, and challenges of Black entrepreneurship, especiallly in Phoenix, Arizona. Then, investigative journalist ...