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.
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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.
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
City Sport
City SPORT (City Sport Caps), since 1898A rich heritage in providing casual headwear for gentlemen and workmen alike(Various stockists)Head office: BVBA City Sport, Kortrijksestraat 8 – 10, 8850 Ardooie, BelgiumTel: 00 32 51 74 01 11citysportcaps.com
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.
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.
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