British-Made Men's Hats and Headwear in London — Voted by the Community
BridalCasualClassicLondon · est. 2011 · PremiumShop to visitClothing made in England attempting a variety of solutions towards less extractive fashion systems. Est 2011.
ClassicFormalHeritageEngland · est. 1885 · LuxuryShop to visitTurnbull & Asser is a distinguished British shirtmaker founded in 1885, renowned for timeless style, exceptional quality, and sartorial elegance.
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ClassicContemporaryHeritageLondon · est. 2010 · LuxuryShop to visitSIRPLUS is a British clothing brand crafting menswear from surplus fabrics, championing sustainable design and timeless style.
ClassicHeritageTimelessBoundary Street, London · est. 2009 · LuxuryS.E.H Kelly crafts enduring British garments since 2009, using quality cloth and skilled artisans from the British Isles.
ClassicFormalHeritagein the UK · est. 1750 · LuxuryShop to visitSwaine is a British heritage brand established in 1750, renowned for handcrafted luxury leather goods and accessories, serving royalty and discerning clients for centuries.
ClassicFormalHeritageLondon · est. 1910 · LuxuryShop to visitBudd Shirts, founded in 1910, is a cornerstone of British menswear, renowned for bespoke and ready-to-wear shirts, ties, and accessories.
- Henry PooleFormalHeritageLondon · est. 1806 · LuxuryShop to visit
Henry Poole, founded in 1806, is a British tailor credited with inventing the tuxedo and establishing Savile Row’s bespoke tailoring tradition.
ClassicTimelessLondon · est. 2020 · PremiumShop to visitWear London is a British menswear brand founded in 2020, offering high-quality classic clothing mostly made in England.
HeritageTimelessScotland · est. 1993 · PremiumShop to visitBrora is a Scottish luxury brand founded in 1993, known for contemporary cashmere knitwear and timeless clothing made in the UK using traditional craftsmanship.
ClassicFormalVintageChancery Lane and Burlington Gardens, London · est. 1689 · LuxuryShop to visitEde & Ravenscroft, established in 1689, is London’s oldest tailor, specialising in bespoke tailoring, ceremonial robes, legal attire, and ready-to-wear menswear with traditional British craftsmanship.
ClassicFormalVintageLondon · est. 1676 · LuxuryShop to visitLock & Co. Hatters is the world's oldest hat shop, established in 1676. Renowned for timeless style and exceptional craftsmanship, trusted by iconic figures throughout history.
Shops run by brands that make men's hats in London
10 of the 11 brands that make men's hats in London have a shop you can visit: 10 in London, others in Edinburgh, Oxford, Bath and 4 other towns.
London
10 brandsBrora, Budd Shirts, Ede & Ravenscroft, Henry Poole, Lock & Co. Hatters, Phoebe English and 4 more
Edinburgh
2 brandsOxford
2 brandsBath
1 brandBrighton
1 brandCambridge
1 brand
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A Brief History of British Made Hats
Hats and caps have been a visible and practical part of British dress for centuries, shaped by regional cloth traditions, weather conditions, and cultural associations. One of the most enduring headwear styles associated with Britain is the flat cap — a soft, rounded cap with a small brim. Flat caps became widely worn across Britain in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, initially as practical headwear for working people and countryside wear, and later adopted more broadly across social classes. Other historically recognised British hat forms include the bowler hat, designed in London in 1849 by Thomas and William Bowler and made famous by city gents and civil servants through the early 1900s. Styles like the newsboy cap — an offshoot of the flat cap with a fuller, paneled crown — also became popular in Britain around the same period. These classic forms reflect how British millinery combined function (protection from the elements, practicality) with evolving cultural styles. Contemporary British hat makers continue to draw on these traditions, crafting headwear that balances timeless appeal with quality materials and careful construction.