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

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

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.

BARMAH HATS

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.

BAILEY

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.