Why get a beanie when you can wear a bowler? It’s no secret that we’re huge fans of Lock Hatters, the oldest hat shop in the world and home of exceptional hatters. But this exquisite felt bowler is only £47 so it’s a steal whether you wear it through winter or wear it occasionally, with a formal suit. Like Lock Hatters, Christys’ has been in London for centuries, since 1773 (James Lock, grandson of George Lock who imported and sold coffee, chocolate and tobacco, married his master’s daughter and gained the keys to his master’s hat shop in 1759, opening Lock & Co at 6, St James Street in 1765.)
Eight generations of the Christy family have manufactured fine hats and today, men and women buy formal, fashion and sports hats from this family firm, for all occasions. Winston Churchill favoured Christy & Co’s Homburg, the style also worn by Marlon Brando’s character, Don Corleone, in the godfather.
Finish your AW16 with a Christys’ wool felt bowler and sport a bold London look! £47, Click To Shop