Menswear
Luxury British-Made Men's Hats and Headwear — Voted by the Community
This directory lists 28 luxury brands that make men's hats in the UK. They are most often based in London, Greater Manchester and Scottish Borders. Ranked by community upvotes.

Failsworth Hats
Failsworth Hats is a historic British brand founded in 1903, known for exceptional quality, fine attention to detail and supreme craftsmanship in hat making.
- Classic
- Country
- Heritage
- Classic
- Country
- Heritage

Carrier Company
Carrier Company is a family-run British brand crafting sustainable clothing and equipment since 1995. Each piece is handcrafted using locally sourced materials, inspired by North Norfolk’s traditions of gardening and foraging.
- Classic
- Country
- Ethical
Shop to visit- Classic
- Country
- Ethical
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John Smedley
John Smedley is the world's oldest manufacturing factory, established in 1784. They produce high-quality knitwear with a "Made in England" tag on every garment.
- Classic
- Heritage
- Timeless
Factory shop- Classic
- Heritage
- Timeless

Lochcarron of Scotland
Lochcarron of Scotland is the world’s leading manufacturer of tartan, producing over 500 authentic Scottish tartans since 1947.
- Highland
Factory shop- Highland

Christys’ Hats
Christys’ Hats has been manufacturing fine hats in England since 1773, blending centuries of craftsmanship with royal heritage and traditional British millinery.
- Classic
- Formal
- Vintage
- Classic
- Formal
- Vintage

Fortis
Fortis is a British outdoor clothing manufacturer founded in 1997, evolving from farm diversification to producing durable, sustainable garments with military-grade fabrics.
- Casual
- Classic
- Country
Factory shop- Casual
- Classic
- Country

Private White V.C.
Private White V.C. is a British clothing brand known for handcrafted outerwear and tailored garments made in their Manchester factory, preserving traditional craftsmanship.
- Classic
- Heritage
- Workwear
Factory shop- Classic
- Heritage
- Workwear

Turnbull & Asser
Turnbull & Asser is a distinguished British shirtmaker founded in 1885, renowned for timeless style, exceptional quality, and sartorial elegance.
- Classic
- Formal
- Heritage
Shop to visit- Classic
- Formal
- Heritage

Johnstons Of Elgin
Johnstons of Elgin is a British family-owned luxury brand, Made in Scotland since 1797, renowned for exceptional craftsmanship and timeless design.
- Classic
- Heritage
- Timeless
Factory shop- Classic
- Heritage
- Timeless

Begg × Co
Begg × Co crafts luxury cashmere scarves, knitwear and homeware using traditional Scottish craftsmanship and responsible production methods.
- Classic
- Contemporary
- Heritage
Factory shop- Classic
- Contemporary
- Heritage

The Rugby Company
The Rugby Company, founded by Jeremy Moore, recreates authentic vintage rugby jerseys made within 30 miles of Rugby, England, honouring the sport's heritage through local craftsmanship.
- Casual
- Heritage
- Vintage
- Casual
- Heritage
- Vintage

SIRPLUS
SIRPLUS is a British clothing brand crafting menswear from surplus fabrics, championing sustainable design and timeless style.
- Classic
- Contemporary
- Heritage
Shop to visit- Classic
- Contemporary
- Heritage

Swaine
Swaine is a British heritage brand established in 1750, renowned for handcrafted luxury leather goods and accessories, serving royalty and discerning clients for centuries.
- Classic
- Formal
- Heritage
Shop to visit- Classic
- Formal
- Heritage

S.E.H Kelly
S.E.H Kelly crafts enduring British garments since 2009, using quality cloth and skilled artisans from the British Isles.
- Classic
- Heritage
- Timeless
- Classic
- Heritage
- Timeless

Aero Leather Clothing
Aero Leather Clothing crafts premium handmade leather jackets in Scotland, specialising in authentic reproductions of iconic 1920s–1960s and WW2 styles with unmatched quality and tradition.
- Classic
- Heritage
- Vintage
Factory shop- Classic
- Heritage
- Vintage

Sims Wear
Sims Wear crafts timeless British menswear using top-quality natural fibres, made to last. Discover elevated wardrobe essentials, knitted-to-order in the UK.
- Classic
- Ethical
- Timeless
- Classic
- Ethical
- Timeless

Budd Shirts
Budd Shirts, founded in 1910, is a cornerstone of British menswear, renowned for bespoke and ready-to-wear shirts, ties, and accessories.
- Classic
- Formal
- Heritage
Shop to visit- Classic
- Formal
- Heritage

British Sheepskin
British Sheepskin crafts luxury sheepskin coats, jackets, hats, gloves, and accessories using traditional techniques in Somerset, England.
- Classic
- Country
- Vintage
Factory shop- Classic
- Country
- Vintage
- Henry Poole
Henry Poole
Henry Poole, founded in 1806, is a British tailor credited with inventing the tuxedo and establishing Savile Row’s bespoke tailoring tradition.
- Formal
- Heritage
Shop to visit- Formal
- Heritage

Owen Barry
Owen Barry is a British brand handcrafting sheepskin and leather products in Somerset since 1948, continuing a family tradition across four generations.
- Classic
- Heritage
- Outdoor
- Classic
- Heritage
- Outdoor

Pajotten
Pajotten is a British clothing brand founded in 2016, designing and making garments to order in the UK. Discover their contemporary, utility-focused collection.
- Contemporary
- Ethical
- Workwear
Shop to visit- Contemporary
- Ethical
- Workwear

Buffalo systems
Buffalo Systems makes rugged, windproof, breathable clothing using the pioneering Double P System of Pertex and pile. Handmade in Sheffield since 1979.
- Hiking
- Outdoor
Factory shop- Hiking
- Outdoor

Barrington Ayre
Barrington Ayre is a British bespoke shirtmaker and tailor founded in 2010 in Cirencester, offering personalised tailoring in a relaxed showroom with a full UK travelling service.
- Formal
Shop to visit- Formal

Lock & Co. Hatters
Lock & 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.
- Classic
- Formal
- Vintage
Shop to visit- Classic
- Formal
- Vintage

Joseph Turner
Joseph Turner is a British menswear brand founded in Yorkshire over 20 years ago, known for high-quality clothing inspired by the Yorkshire landscape and lifestyle.
- Casual
- Contemporary
Factory shop- Casual
- Contemporary

Ede & Ravenscroft
Ede & 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.
- Classic
- Formal
- Vintage
Shop to visit- Classic
- Formal
- Vintage

Lanx
Lanx crafts high-quality footwear blending British heritage with contemporary style. Founded in 2018, Lanx creates handmade shoes, boots, brogues and sneakers for men and women, using traditional techniques and premium materials.
- Casual
- Classic
- Country
Factory shop- Casual
- Classic
- Country

Charl Knitwear
Charl Knitwear is a British knitwear brand designed in England and crafted in England and Italy, specialising in sustainable jumpers and cardigans inspired by Norfolk Gansey heritage patterns.
- Classic
- Ethical
- Slow Fashion
- Classic
- Ethical
- Slow Fashion
Shops run by luxury brands that make men's hats
21 of the 28 luxury brands that make men's hats have a shop you can visit: 10 in London, others in Edinburgh, Axminster, Ayr and 18 other towns.
Begg × Co, Budd Shirts, Ede & Ravenscroft, Henry Poole, John Smedley, Johnstons Of Elgin and 4 more
Axminster
Fortisfactory shop
Ayr
Begg × Cofactory shop
Cirencester
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Compton Dundon
British Sheepskinfactory shop
Elgin
Johnstons Of Elginfactory shop
Galashiels
Aero Leather Clothingfactory shop
Hawick
Johnstons Of Elginfactory shop
Holt
Matlock
John Smedleyfactory shop
Salford
Private White V.C.factory shop
Selkirk
Lochcarron of Scotlandfactory shop
Buffalo systemsfactory shop
St Andrews
Tenterden
Thirsk
Joseph Turnerfactory shop
Wester Ross
Whalley
Lanxfactory shop
This independent directory lists UK-made clothing brands, and marks those that make only some items here.Why choose British-made?
A Brief History of British Made Hats
Hats and caps have been a visible and practical part of British dress for centuries. One of the most lasting British styles is the flat cap, a soft cap with a small stiff brim. Its roots go back to the sixteenth century: a 1571 Act of Parliament, meant to support the wool trade, required men and boys over six to wear a woollen cap on Sundays and holidays. In the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries flat caps were worn across Britain, by working men every day and, in finer cloths, by wealthier men in the country. The bowler hat was made in London in 1849 by the hatmakers Thomas and William Bowler, as a hard, low hat for gamekeepers whose tall hats were knocked off by branches. First popular with working men, it became the typical hat of City of London businessmen in the early 1900s and stayed so until the 1970s. The newsboy cap, similar to the flat cap but with a fuller crown made of panels and a button on top, was widely worn in the early twentieth century. British hat makers today continue to draw on these traditions, using good materials and careful construction.