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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.

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  • Failsworth Hats logo

    Failsworth Hats

    Made in the UKGreater Manchester · Est. 1903 · Luxury

    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
  • Carrier Company logo

    Carrier Company

    Made in the UKNorfolk · Est. 1995 · LuxuryShop to visit

    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
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  • John Smedley logo

    John Smedley

    Made in the UKDerbyshire · Est. 1784 · LuxuryFactory shop

    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
  • Lochcarron of Scotland logo

    Lochcarron of Scotland

    Made in the UKScottish Borders · Est. 1947 · LuxuryFactory shop

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

    • Highland
  • Christys’ Hats logo

    Christys’ Hats

    Hertfordshire · Est. 1773 · Luxury

    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
  • Fortis logo

    Fortis

    Made in the UKDevon · Est. 1997 · LuxuryFactory shop

    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
  • Private White V.C. logo

    Private White V.C.

    Made in the UKGreater Manchester · Est. 1853 · LuxuryFactory shop

    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
  • Turnbull & Asser logo

    Turnbull & Asser

    Made in the UKLondon · Est. 1885 · LuxuryShop to visit

    Turnbull & Asser is a distinguished British shirtmaker founded in 1885, renowned for timeless style, exceptional quality, and sartorial elegance.

    • Classic
    • Formal
    • Heritage
  • Johnstons Of Elgin logo

    Johnstons Of Elgin

    Made in the UKMoray · Est. 1797 · LuxuryFactory shop

    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
  • Begg × Co logo

    Begg × Co

    Made in the UKSouth Ayrshire · Est. 1866 · LuxuryFactory shop

    Begg × Co crafts luxury cashmere scarves, knitwear and homeware using traditional Scottish craftsmanship and responsible production methods.

    • Classic
    • Contemporary
    • Heritage
  • The Rugby Company logo

    The Rugby Company

    Made in the UKWarwickshire · Luxury

    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
  • SIRPLUS logo

    SIRPLUS

    Made in the UKLondon · Est. 2010 · LuxuryShop to visit

    SIRPLUS is a British clothing brand crafting menswear from surplus fabrics, championing sustainable design and timeless style.

    • Classic
    • Contemporary
    • Heritage
  • Swaine logo

    Swaine

    Made in the UKLondon · Est. 1750 · LuxuryShop to visit

    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
  • S.E.H Kelly logo

    S.E.H Kelly

    Made in the UKLondon · Est. 2009 · Luxury

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

    • Classic
    • Heritage
    • Timeless
  • Aero Leather Clothing logo

    Aero Leather Clothing

    Made in the UKScottish Borders · Est. 1981 · LuxuryFactory shop

    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
  • Sims Wear logo

    Sims Wear

    Made in the UKScotland · Luxury

    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
  • Budd Shirts logo

    Budd Shirts

    Made in the UKEngland · Est. 1910 · LuxuryShop to visit

    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
  • British Sheepskin logo

    British Sheepskin

    Made in the UKSomerset · Est. 1997 · LuxuryFactory shop

    British Sheepskin crafts luxury sheepskin coats, jackets, hats, gloves, and accessories using traditional techniques in Somerset, England.

    • Classic
    • Country
    • Vintage
  • Henry Poole

    Henry Poole

    Made in the UKLondon · 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.

    • Formal
    • Heritage
  • Owen Barry logo

    Owen Barry

    Made in the UKSomerset · Est. 1948 · Luxury

    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
  • Pajotten logo

    Pajotten

    Made in the UKKent · Est. 2016 · LuxuryShop to visit

    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
  • Buffalo systems logo

    Buffalo systems

    Made in the UKSouth Yorkshire · Est. 1979 · LuxuryFactory shop

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

    • Hiking
    • Outdoor
  • Barrington Ayre logo

    Barrington Ayre

    Gloucestershire · Est. 2010 · LuxuryShop to visit

    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
  • Lock & Co. Hatters logo

    Lock & Co. Hatters

    London · Est. 1676 · LuxuryShop to visit

    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
  • Joseph Turner logo

    Joseph Turner

    North Yorkshire · Est. 1997 · LuxuryFactory shop

    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
  • Ede & Ravenscroft logo

    Ede & Ravenscroft

    London · Est. 1689 · LuxuryShop to visit

    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
  • Lanx logo

    Lanx

    Lancashire · Est. 2018 · LuxuryFactory shop

    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
  • Charl Knitwear logo

    Charl Knitwear

    England · Luxury

    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

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.

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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. 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.