Womenswear
Classic British-Made Women's Hats and Headwear — Voted by the Community
This directory lists 33 brands that make classic women's hats in the UK. They are most often based in London, Somerset and Gloucestershire. Prices run from affordable to luxury. Ranked by community upvotes.

Laird Hatters
Laird Hatters handcrafts distinctive hats and caps for men and women, using the finest British fabrics. Founded in 2009, they offer bespoke services and showcase at London Fashion Week.
- Classic
- Contemporary
- Country
Shop to visit- Classic
- Contemporary
- Country

Campbell Cole
Campbell Cole design UK-made accessories for those who share an appreciation for the confidently understated.
- Classic
- Contemporary
- Slow Fashion
- Classic
- Contemporary
- Slow Fashion
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Ink & Silk
Ink & Silk by Holly Kennedy transforms original botanical paintings into luxurious silk accessories and handcrafted fedoras. Handmade in Worcestershire and London, each piece is distinctive wearable art, created with artistic flair.

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

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

Phoebe English
Clothing made in England attempting a variety of solutions towards less extractive fashion systems. Est 2011.
- Bridal
- Casual
- Classic
Shop to visit- Bridal
- Casual
- Classic

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

Vivien Of Holloway
Vivien of Holloway offers stunning 1940s and 1950s dresses and separates with authentic vintage charm.
- Classic
- Colourful
- Formal
- Classic
- Colourful
- Formal

House of Cheviot
House of Cheviot has been making luxury socks in the Scottish Borders since 2002, drawing on a long tradition of local craftsmanship. The focus is on well-made products, quality yarns, and thoughtful design rooted in British heritage.
- Casual
- Classic
- Country
- Casual
- Classic
- Country

Oxford Blue Ltd
Oxford Blue is a leading British leisure brand since 1968, specialising in high-quality lifestyle and country clothing with innovative Classical Wax designs.
- Casual
- Classic
- Country
- Casual
- Classic
- Country

Glencroft
Glencroft, established in 1987, offers classic British countrywear made from natural fibres like British Wool and Harris Tweed, inspired by rural Yorkshire.
- Classic
- Country
- Ethical
Factory shop- Classic
- Country
- Ethical

Makshy
Makshy is a London millinery studio making hand-shaped felt fedoras, cocktail hats and tailored roll-up visor caps to order in a riverside West London atelier.
- Casual
- Classic
- Colourful
Factory shop- Casual
- Classic
- Colourful

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
- Judy Bentinck Millinery
- Bridal
- Classic
- Contemporary

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

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

Draper of Glastonbury
Draper of Glastonbury is a family-run business since 1937. They specialise in handmade sheepskin products such as boots, slippers and gloves. The company's products are made from high-quality materials.
- Classic
- Heritage
- Timeless
Factory shop- Classic
- Heritage
- Timeless

Eas Fors
Eas Fors is a design-led knitwear brand from the remote Scottish Isle of Mull, reflecting the spirit of Hebridean islands with thoughtfully made pieces on a small scale.
- Casual
- Classic
- Slow Fashion
Shop to visit- Casual
- Classic
- Slow Fashion

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

ROVE Knitwear
ROVE Knitwear, founded in 2013, is an independent British brand specialising in sustainable, long-lasting knitwear made in England using British spun wool.
- Classic
- Contemporary
- Ethical
Factory shop- Classic
- Contemporary
- Ethical

Foxology
Foxology is a British independent clothing brand founded in 2017, promoting sustainable and ethical knitwear made in England.
- Classic
- Ethical
- Slow Fashion
- Classic
- Ethical
- Slow Fashion
- Iona Montgomery
Iona Montgomery
Iona Montgomery is an independent British clothing brand founded in 2013, known for its distinctive creativity, craftsmanship, and original design.
- Classic
- Country
- Classic
- Country

HERD
HERD, founded in 2020, crafts sustainable womens knitwear.
- Classic
- Ethical
- Slow Fashion
Shop to visit- Classic
- Ethical
- Slow Fashion
- The Goat Company
The Goat Company
The Goat Company offers mohair socks, throws and accessories from their award-winning Angora goats on their farm in Herefordshire. They produce affordable quality mohair products in the UK, supporting British farming.
- Classic
- Country
Shop to visit- Classic
- Country

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

Cotswold Collections
Cotswold Collections, founded in 1993, is a British brand specialising in classic women's clothing and accessories, supporting heritage mills and British craftsmanship.
- Classic
- Country
- Formal
- Classic
- Country
- Formal

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 brands that make classic women's hats
18 of the 33 brands that make classic women's hats have a shop you can visit: 7 in London, others in Ammanford, Axminster, Ayr and 17 other towns.
Begg × Co, John Smedley, Johnstons Of Elgin, Laird Hatters, Lock & Co. Hatters, Makshyfactory shop and 1 more
Ammanford
Corgi Socksfactory shop
Axminster
Fortisfactory shop
Ayr
Begg × Cofactory shop
Clapham
Glencroftfactory shop
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Compton Dundon
British Sheepskinfactory shop
Elgin
Johnstons Of Elginfactory shop
Glastonbury
Draper of Glastonburyfactory shop
Hawick
Johnstons Of Elginfactory shop
Holt
Longtown
Margate
ROVE Knitwearfactory shop
Matlock
John Smedleyfactory shop
Salen
St Andrews
Stow-on-the-Wold
Whalley
Lanxfactory shop
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