Editorial

Welcome to the Lock & Co. Editorial. Explore what we’ve been up to and what’s yet to come. We may even share a few secrets from our shop at No. 6 St James's Street, London.

The Art of Gifting: Timeless Christmas Gifts from Lock & Co. Hatters

Celebrate the season with timeless Christmas gifts from Lock & Co. Hatters. Explore our heritage inspired collection of hats, scarves, and accessories, crafted with care and designed to last.

Honouring Remembrance Day: The Lock & Co. Poppy Pin

Having joined the team only a few weeks ago, our milliner Isabel has already brought her remarkable embroidery expertise to life with a very special creation for Remembrance Day 2025.

How to Care for & Clean a Panama Hat

To keep your Panama hat looking as stylish as the day you purchased it. We provide suggestions on how to take care of your Panama hat.

How Should a Flat Cap Fit?

The right fit is essential for both comfort and style. A well-fitting flat cap should feel secure without being tight, sit correctly on your head, and complement your face shape.

What Is a Flat Cap?

A flat cap is a rounded, soft-crowned hat with a short, stiff brim at the front. First appearing in Northern England in the 14th century, flat caps became embedded in British and Irish life after a 1571 law encouraged their wear among men of the working classes. By the late 19th and early 20th century, they were worn by everyone from labourers and farmers to gentlemen at leisure. Today, the flat cap retains its heritage charm while being embraced as a versatile style in both town and country.

How to Wear & Style a Flat Cap

A flat cap is one of the most versatile hats you can own. Whether you are dressing for a weekend walk, a day in the city, or a smart country wedding, the flat cap adds effortless polish while remaining comfortable and practical. Here is everything you need to know about wearing one with confidence.

How to Care for & Clean a Flat Cap

Flat caps are designed to last for years, but proper care is key to maintaining their shape, colour, and quality. Different materials -wool, tweed, linen, leather - require slightly different cleaning approaches.

How to Fold, Store & Pack a Flat Cap

Flat caps are travel-friendly by design, but a little care goes a long way in keeping them looking sharp - whether you are storing them at home or packing them for a trip.

How to Measure Flat Cap Size

Getting the right size is the key to a perfect fit. Here’s how to measure your head accurately and choose the right flat cap size.

Trending Flat Cap Styles in 2025

Flat caps remain a staple in 2025, evolving with fresh cuts, new fabrics, and seasonal colour shifts. Here are Lock & Co.’s most notable trends this year, drawn directly from what’s in stock now, with styling tips and product examples to match.

What is a Fedora Hat?

The fedora has long been a symbol of timeless elegance, structured yet soft, refined yet versatile. At Lock & Co., we have shaped the evolution of this iconic silhouette for generations, bringing modern craftsmanship to a classic form.

How Should a Fedora Hat Fit?

At Lock & Co., a well-fitting fedora should feel like a natural extension of your personal style, secure yet comfortable, structured yet wearable. It should sit neatly on the head, complementing your silhouette without ever feeling forced.

How to Wear and Style a Fedora?

A fedora is more than just a hat, it’s a statement of effortless style and quiet sophistication. At Lock & Co., our fedoras are designed to complement the individual, with thoughtful silhouettes, luxurious materials and subtle, timeless details.

How to Care for and Clean a Fedora Hat?

A Lock & Co. fedora is built to last, with proper care, it can serve for decades. Whether crafted from fine wool felt, luxurious fur felt, or lightweight straw, each hat benefits from thoughtful maintenance and gentle cleaning.

How to Fold a Fedora Hat

A Lock & Co. fedora is made to travel, whether it's across town or across continents. With proper care and packing, your hat can arrive at your destination in pristine condition. Below, we share expert advice on storing, folding (where appropriate), and travelling with your fedora.

Trending Fedora Hat Styles in 2025

From Savile Row to city streets, the fedora remains a cornerstone of modern dressing. At Lock & Co., we continue to see this timeless hat evolve - with subtle but powerful updates in material, tone and shape. Explore the defining fedora trends of 2025.

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