MILLINERY – FITZGABRIELS

CHANEL

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.

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

Henri Bendel

Henri Bendel, since 1895Legendary New York ladies’ accessories store, Henri Bendel began with a millinery business and it’s iconic brown and white striped hat boxes are still in demand as collector’s items today.(Multiple stores)Flagship store: 712 5th Ave, New York, NY 10019, United StatesTel:+1 212 247 1100 henribendel.com

Gamble & Gunn

Gamble & GunnNewcomers to the world of millinery, Gamble & Gunn seek to add stylish flair to classic hats and have developed a loyal and fashionable fan base.The Royal Oak, Chawleigh, Chulmleigh, Devon EX18 7HG, United KingdomTel: 01769 580734gambleandgunn.com

Try & Lilly

Try & Lilly, since 1864Specialising in military and uniform hats with a supplementary line in casual mens hats including their Hats of Ireland range crafted from Donegal tweed.(Various stockists)Head office: 95 Kempston Street, Liverpool L3 8HE, United KingdomTel: +44 (0)151 207 2001tryandlilly.co.uk

Tilley

Tilley, since 1980Creator of the world famous Tilley Hat – a soft brimmed foldable hat that makes it ideal for travel.(Various stockists)Head office: Tilley Endurables, 60 Gervais Drive, Toronto, Ontario M3C 1Z3, CanadaTel: +1 (0)716 822 3052tilley.com

Stetson

Stetson, since 1865Now a byword for the iconic cowboy hat created by the company’s founder on a sojourn out west before returning to his native Philadelphia.(Various stockists)Head office: 263 West 38th Street, New York, NY 10018, United States of AmericaTel: +1 (212) 563-1848stetson.com

Snooks the Hatters

Snooks the Hatters (T. Snook), since 1896With a loyal local customer base, Snooks is one of the finest millinery shops outside of London30/32 West Street, Bridport, Dorset DT6 3QP, United Kingdomsnooksthehatters.co.uk

Seeberger

Seeberger, since 1890Famous German hatter crafting fine gentlemen’s hats for over 100 years in the classic English tradition(Various stockists)Head office: Hutfabrik Seeberger GmbH & Co. KG, Alois-von-Brinz-Str. 26, D-88171 Weiler, GermanyTel: +49 (0) 8387/9232-0seeberger-hats.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”