Womenswear
Luxury British-Made Women's Hats and Headwear — Voted by the Community
This directory lists 25 luxury brands that make women's hats in the UK. They are most often based in Kent and Somerset. Ranked by community upvotes.

Corgi Socks
Corgi Socks is a British clothing brand founded in 1892, specialising in luxury hand-knitted socks, knitwear, and accessories made in Wales by five generations of the Jones family.
- Casual
- Classic
- Colourful
Factory shop- Casual
- Classic
- Colourful

Waring Brooke
Waring Brooke creates luxurious, British-made knitwear and accessories, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern style, using the finest sustainable materials.
- Classic
- Country
- Equestrian
- Classic
- Country
- Equestrian
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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

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

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

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

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

Gushlow & Cole
Gushlow & Cole designs and sells luxury shearling and leather outerwear and accessories, including coats, jackets, gilets, scarves, and gifts, all handmade in England.
- Contemporary
- Contemporary

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

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

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

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

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

Maude & Fox
Maude & Fox is a British brand established in 2012, known for reinventing traditional British tweed with classic designs and a contemporary edge.
- Contemporary
- Country
- Outdoor
- Contemporary
- Country
- Outdoor

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

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

Maquien
Maquien is a British tailoring brand that takes pride in textile tradition and craftsmanship. Born from the riverbanks of Scotland, our fine cloths are sourced solely in Britain, and garments designed and handmade in England.
- Country
- Equestrian
- Formal
- Country
- Equestrian
- Formal
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Nadinoo
Nadinoo is a UK-based slow fashion brand specialising in handmade clothing crafted in their Rutland studio. Each garment is hand-cut and sewn using natural materials, with a design philosophy centred on free movement and sustainable.
- Contemporary
- Slow Fashion
Shop to visit- Contemporary
- Slow Fashion

Katie Cotmarsh
Katie Cotmarsh creates heritage knitwear using 100% traceable, organic, and regenerative wool from Great Cotmarsh Farm, crafted within 130 miles in England.
- Contemporary
- Ethical
- Contemporary
- Ethical

HERD
HERD, founded in 2020, crafts sustainable womens knitwear.
- Classic
- Ethical
- Slow Fashion
Shop to visit- Classic
- Ethical
- Slow Fashion

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

Holland Cooper
Holland Cooper is a luxury British fashion brand known for timeless style, expert craftsmanship, and contemporary design.
- Casual
- Contemporary
- Country
Shop to visit- Casual
- Contemporary
- 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

Navy Grey
Navygrey is a British knitwear brand focused on timeless, sustainable designs. Known for its high-quality natural wool, the brand emphasizes craftsmanship, eco-conscious production, and classic elegance.
- Classic
- Contemporary
- Ethical
- Classic
- Contemporary
- Ethical
Shops run by luxury brands that make women's hats
15 of the 25 luxury brands that make women's hats have a shop you can visit: 4 in London, others in Ammanford, Axminster, Ayr and 17 other towns.
Begg × Co, John Smedley, Johnstons Of Elgin, Lock & Co. Hatters
Ammanford
Corgi Socksfactory shop
Axminster
Fortisfactory shop
Ayr
Begg × Cofactory shop
Bicester
Cheltenham
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Compton Dundon
British Sheepskinfactory shop
Elgin
Johnstons Of Elginfactory shop
Hawick
Johnstons Of Elginfactory shop
Holt
Matlock
John Smedleyfactory shop
Oakham
Selkirk
Lochcarron of Scotlandfactory shop
Buffalo systemsfactory shop
St Andrews
Stow-on-the-Wold
Tenterden
Wester Ross
Whalley
Lanxfactory shop
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