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Patey Hats

Patey HatsInternationally renowned hat specialist famed for creating bespoke military, civilian and equestrian headwear by appointment to Her Majesty the Queen of England. Patey is part of the Firmin House group which traces it’s origins back to 1695.35 Connaught Street, Connaught Village, London W2 2AZ020 7262 1669pateyhats.com

Olney Headwear

Olney Headwear, since 1914A quintessentially English hatter particularly well known for their iconic straw boaters(Various stockists)Head office: 6 Old Bedford Road, Luton, Bedfordshire LU2 7PD, United KingdomTel: +44 (0)1582 731512olney-headwear.co.uk

Mühlbauer

Mühlbauer, since 1903Legendary Austrian milliners offering a bespoke service(Multiple stores)Head office: Hut und Mode GmbH & Co KG, Franz-Josefs-Kai 15, A-1010 Vienna, AustriaTel: +43 (0)1 533 52 69muehlbauer.at

Lock & Co Hatters

Lock & Co Hatters, since 1676London’s oldest gentlemen’s hatters and the first name in top hats and bowlers(Various stockists)6 St. James’s Street, London SW1A 1EF, United KingdomTel: +44 20 7930 8874lockhatters.co.uk

KENNEDY & MCSHARRY

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.

Herbert Johnson & Co

Herbert Johnson & Co, since 1889With a reputation for excellent military and uniform hats, Herbert Johnson, a Swaine Adeney Brigg brand, has been producing fine hats for soldiers and civilians alike for more than 100 years(Various stockists)Head office: Unit 16 Cambridge Westpoint, Stirling Way, Papworth Everard, Cambidgeshire CB23 3GY, United KingdomTel: +44 (0)1480 831 266Flagship store:Continue reading “Herbert Johnson & Co”

Failsworth

Failsworth, since 1903Another legendary hatter from Manchester, Failsworth has been creating fine hats for gentlemen for over 100 years and has enjoyed a recent surge in popularity due to their fashionable styles(Various stockists)Head office: Crown Street, Failsworth, Manchester M35 9BD, United KingdomTel:+44 (0) 161 681 3131failsworth1903.com

Denton’s

Denton’s (The Denton Hat Co. Ltd.), since 1924Named for the town of Denton which has long been regarded as the home of the British hat industry(Various stockists)Head office: Royal George Street, Stockport, Cheshire SK3 8AS, United KingdomTel: +44 (0)161 477 9447

Compton Webb

Compton Webb (C.W. Headdress), since 1899A Christy & Co. Ltd brand with a specialist focus on uniforms and work headwear(Multiple stores & various stockists)Head office: Unit 7, Witan Park, Avenue 2, Station Lane, Witney, Oxfordshire OX28 4FH, United KingdomTel: +44 (0)1993 770 736Flagship store: 16 Princes Arcade, London SW1Y 6DS, United KingdomTel: +44 (0)7710 394 602 cwheaddress.com