Rachel Trevor Morgan

Rachel Trevor MorganMilliner to Her Majesty the Queen of England, Rachel Morgan’s bespoke creations are high in demand for special occasions.(By appointment only)18 Crown Passage, King Street, St James’s, London SW1Y 6PP, United KingdomTel: +44 (0)20 7839 8927racheltrevormorgan.com

Philip Treacy

Philip TreacyAcclaimed Irish couture hat desginer Philip Treacy is arguably the most famous hat designer of all time with a prolific line in women’s hats and a highly regarded men’s hat range.(Various stockists)Head office: 1 Havelock Terrace, London SW8 4AS, United KingdomTel: +44 (0)2077 388080Flagship store: 69 Elizabeth Street, Belgravia, London SW1 W9PJ, United KingdomTel: +44 (0)2077Continue reading “Philip Treacy”

PATEY HATS

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.

SWAINE

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.

CHRISTYS’

Iconic and renowned hatters to gentlemen and royalty for over 200 years. Christys’ hat boxes have also become a highly coveted collector’s item

BORSALINO

An icon of Piedmont style, Borsalino has been making beautiful felt hats since Giusseppe Borsalino founded his famous workshop in 1857. The firm quickly gained an international reputation for the stylish, high-quality, handmade hats and, to this day, the brand’s hats became extremely coveted.

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.