Tag Archives: MILLINERY

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.

LAULHÈRE

Originator of the iconic French beret, Laulhère has been crafting this iconic hat for military and civilian customers since 1840. Founded in the foothills of the Pyrenées, Laulhère uses traditional techniques and the finest wools sourced from across the region to knit elegant and luxurious hats and accessories. The firm was awarded the Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant distinction in recognition of their heritage and craftsmanship. Their products are widely available across France and internationally.

LAIRD HATTERS

A relatively new arrival to the gentlemen’s hatters scene, Laird was founded in 2009 and has branches in London, Oxford and Cambridge. The house focuses on producing high quality products for discerning, fashion and style conscious customers who seek hard-wearing apparel. This ethos has been driven forward by the launch of the brand’s own range of clothing, under the Laird Utility label, which includes countrywear and workwear pieces made to the same quality and standards as their hats. Their luxurious, traditional hat boxes have become collectables in their own right.

LAGOMARSINO

Lagomarsino is a legendary Argentinian hat-maker from Buenos Aires,, renowned for their sombreros. Their fine millinery has long-been the first choice for the discerning gaucho and frontiersman. This Argentinian hatter has been crafting quality exotic hats for gentlemen since 1891 with their luxury items being highly sought out by aficionados and outdoors enthusiasts across the world.

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.

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