A traditional Danish hatter with a rich heritage supplying classic gentlemen’s hats and theatrical hats for show business. Andersen & Berner was founded in 1946 and has been producing handmade, elegant headwear since, under the careful direction of Stig Andersen.
SINCE 1946 | DANISH | PREMIUM LUXURY HERITAGE BRAND | andersenberner.com
COPENHAGEN
HATS | MILLINERS
BAILEY
BAILEY HAT COMPANY
Bailey is an iconic and popular American hat brand specialising in classic gentlemen’s hats. The Californian brand has been a go-to for Hollywood screen legends and has a strong pedigree and historic legacy in crafting Western cowboy hats. The brand remains a luxury hat label today.
SINCE 1922 | AMERICAN | LUXURY HERITAGE BRAND | baileyhats.com
LOS ANGELES
ACCESSORIES | HATS | MILLINERS
BARMAH HATS
BARMAH
The original Australian bush hat maker, Barmah is famous for their handmade, rugged western-style hats. The brand also has a successful line in foldable travel hats including the classic Panama hat. A family-owned brand since its foundation in 1990, the company continues a long tradition of hat manufacturing for the ranchers and travellers of the outback whilst also becoming a go-to brand for the well-dressed gentleman.
SINCE 1990 | AUSTRALIAN | LUXURY CONTEMPORARY BRAND | barmahhats.com.au
SPOTSWOOD
ACCESSORIES | HATS | LEATHER GOODS | MILLINERS
BATES
BATES HATTERS OF LONDON / BATES HATS / EDWARD BATES
Bates Hatters of London was a renowned gentleman’s millinery based on Jermyn Street in St James’s. The brand was founded in 1898 and earned a reputation as one of the great hat shops of the city. Bates handmade a variety of town and country hats from fedoras and bowlers to flat caps, however they became particularly renowned for their panama hats. The brand has been acquired by the legendary Jermyn Street shirtmaker house, Hilditch & Key, with Bates becoming an in-house brand for their range of hats.
SINCE 1898 | BRITISH | PREMIUM LUXURY HERITAGE BRAND | bates-hats.com
LONDON
HATS | MILLINERS
Coco Chanel began to ply her trade as a milliner of note when she opened her hat boutique in Paris in 1910. She soon expanded to include ready-to-wear tailored coats and sporting pieces to ensure the fashionable ladies of Parisian society were appropriately attired for their various sporting and leisure pursuits. Her designs featured elegant yet defined silhouettes and luxurious but practical materials which quickly came to define her house style and remain iconic and distinct today. The Chanel house would continue to grow, offering all manner of luxury goods, leather goods, perfumes and, eventually, couture designs. The brand is widely regarded as one of the world’s pre-eminent high-end luxury fashion brands.
SINCE 1910 | FRENCH | PREMIUM LUXURY HERITAGE BRAND | chanel.com
PARIS
ACCESSORIES | BAGS & HANDBAGS | FASHION | FRAGRANCES & PERFUMES | HAUTE COUTURE | JEWELLERY | LEATHER GOODS | MENSWEAR | MILLINERY | READY-TO-WEAR | SHOES | TAILORING | TIMEPIECES | WOMENSWEAR | WRISTWATCHES
CHRISTYS’
CHRISTY & CO
Iconic and renowned hatters to gentlemen and royalty for over 200 years. Christys’ hat boxes have also become a highly coveted collector’s item
SINCE 1773 | ENGLISH / BRITISH | PREMIUM LUXURY HERITAGE BRAND | christys-hats.com
LONDON
ACCESSORIES | MILLINERS | HATS
HERBERT JOHNSON
HERBERT JOHNSON HATTERS LONDON / HJ
With a reputation for excellent military and uniform hats, Herbert Johnson has been producing fine hats for soldiers and civilians alike for more than 100 years. Founded in 1889, this renowned hatter has given us many of Hollywood’s most iconic headwear, including the legendary fedora worn by Indiana Jones throughout the franchise’s cinematic series. Herbert Johnson was a renowned milliner who masterfully crafted pieces to the exacting function-first standards of the military and also to the grand statement needs of the theatre and, later, the movie industry. The brand became an institution for London’s best-dressed gentlemen and a must-visit for international jet-setters too. Herbert Johnson often engaged Patey Hats to manufacture some of the house’s designs. Today, the marque sits under the umbrella of brands helmed by Swaine.
SINCE 1889 | ENGLISH / BRITISH | PREMIUM LUXURY HERITAGE BRAND | herbertjohnson.co.uk
LONDON
HATS | MILLINERS
KENNEDY & MCSHARRY
K&McS
Ireland’s premier gentlemen’s hatter and the first choice for ties for Dublin’s better dressed men, Kennedy & McSharry has been a feature on Dublin’s sartorial landscape since 1890. The firm has expanded its offer over the years to include a range of accessories and apparel marking them as the city’s preferred outfitter.
SINCE 1890 | IRISH | LUXURY HERITAGE BRAND | kennedymcsharry.ie
DUBLIN
ACCESSORIES | HATS | MENSWEAR | MILLINERS | NECKTIES | OUTFITTERS
Lagomarsino is a legendary Argentinian hat-maker from Buenos Aires,, renowned for their sombreros. Their fine millinery has long-been the first choice for the discerning gaucho and frontiersman. This Argentinian hatter has been crafting quality exotic hats for gentlemen since 1891 with their luxury items being highly sought out by aficionados and outdoors enthusiasts across the world.
SINCE 1891 | ARGENTINIAN | PREMIUM LUXURY HERITAGE BRAND | lagomarsino1891.com.ar
BUENOS AIRES
HATS | MILLINERS
LAIRD HATTERS
LAIRD / LAIRD & CO
A relatively new arrival to the gentlemen’s hatters scene, Laird was founded in 2009 and has branches in London, Oxford and Cambridge. The house focuses on producing high quality products for discerning, fashion and style conscious customers who seek hard-wearing apparel. This ethos has been driven forward by the launch of the brand’s own range of clothing, under the Laird Utility label, which includes countrywear and workwear pieces made to the same quality and standards as their hats. Their luxurious, traditional hat boxes have become collectables in their own right.
SINCE 2009 | ENGLISH / BRITISH | CONTEMPORARY BRAND | lairdlondon.co.uk
LONDON
ACCESSORIES | CASUALWEAR | COUNTRYWEAR | HATS | MENSWEAR | MILLINERS | OUTFITTERS | WORKWEAR
Originator of the iconic French beret, Laulhère has been crafting this iconic hat for military and civilian customers since 1840. Founded in the foothills of the Pyrenées, Laulhère uses traditional techniques and the finest wools sourced from across the region to knit elegant and luxurious hats and accessories. The firm was awarded the Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant distinction in recognition of their heritage and craftsmanship. Their products are widely available across France and internationally.
SINCE 1840 | FRENCH | PREMIUM LUXURY HERITAGE BRAND | laulhere-france.com
OLORON-SAINTE-MARIE
ACCESSORIES | HATS | MILLINERS
One of London’s most illustrious hatters, Patey traces its history back to 1695. The brand’s first store, however, opened in the West End in 1799. The firm garnered a reputation as standard bearer in the industry, producing fine hats by hand to the most esteemed customers, including HM the Queen of England who bestowed a Royal Warrant upon them. Patey Hats was the preferred maker for the legendary hat designer, Herbert Johnson whose own hat studio ultimately absorbed parts of the Patey house before becoming part of Swaine Adeney Brigg in 1996. The Patey brand remains today as part of the Firmin House group.
SINCE 1799 (1695) | ENGLISH / BRITISH | PREMIUM LUXURY HERITAGE BRAND | pateyhats.com
LONDON
HATS | MILLINERS
SWAINE
SWAINE ADENEY BRIGG / SWAINE LONDON
One of Britain’s great luxury goods houses, Swaine (Swaine Adeney Brigg) has been supplying high-end accessories, leather goods, luggage and accoutrements to Europe’s upper classes for more than two centuries. Founded in 1750 as a saddlery, Swaine became synonymous with the finest quality riding equipment and travel accessories, a reputation that persists today. The house acquired noted umbrella maker, Brigg in 1943 and milliner Herbert Johnson in 1996 to place the firm at the forefront of the luxury accessories market.
SINCE 1750 | ENGLISH / BRITISH | PREMIUM LUXURY HERITAGE BRAND | swaine.london
LONDON
ACCESSORIES | BESPOKE | CANES | EQUESTRIAN GEAR | HATS | LEATHER GOODS | LUGGAGE | MILLINERS | UMBRELLAS | WALKING STICKS
SWAINE ADENEY BRIGG
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