British luxury hatmaker known for its centuries-old heritage, royal warrants, and classic handcrafted headwear.
ORIGIN
United Kingdom
PRICE TIER
luxury
Founded in 1676 in London, Lock & Co. Hatters holds the prestigious title of the world's oldest hat shop and one of the oldest family-owned businesses still in operation. Operating from its historic St. James's Street boutique, the brand has outfitted historical figures ranging from Admiral Lord Nelson and Sir Winston Churchill to Oscar Wilde and Charlie Chaplin. Lock & Co. is deeply anchored in British sartorial history, famously inventing the Coke hat (better known as the Bowler) in 1849 to protect gamekeepers at the Holkham Hall estate.