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.

ROYAL ASCOT FAQs

With Royal Ascot just around the corner, Lock & Co. has put together this helpful guide to answer your most frequently asked questions about what hats, headpieces, and top hats to wear to Royal Ascot 2025.

Brain Tumour Research "Wear a Hat Day" School Project 2025

A selection of the wonderful creations by the pupils of Blakesley Primary School are showcased in our shop windows of Lock & Co., 6 St. James’s Street, London, from Monday, March 24th, to Monday, March 31st.

Why is it called a Bowler Hat?

A Bowler hat has defined some of modern history’s most unforgettable images. The Coke is Lock & Co.'s masterpiece.

How to Choose Wedding Hats by Colour: A Guide to Couture Headwear

The perfect hat adds timeless elegance to your wedding day ensemble, whether you're the mother of the bride or a distinguished guest. 

Heritage of Traditional Racing Felts

At top British race meetings like Cheltenham, trilbies and fedoras are race day essentials.

PRESS COVERAGE: Laidback luxury with our Sinatra Porkpie & Haydock Fedora

We love this photoshoot of our hats for the Rakish Gent Magazine.

Lock & Co. Guide to Unisex Hat Styles

In this article the Lock & Co. team share their favourite classic hat styles that can be worn by men and women.

Tips from the Hatter: How to Wear a Fedora Hat

What is a fedora? Discover how to wear a fedora properly, and how to measure your head to find your perfect fedora size at Lock & Co. Hatters.

The Glamorous History of Cloche Hats: From the Roaring Twenties to Today

Discover the glamorous past of the cloche hat and the styling suggestions we have to help you select the perfect cloche.

PRESS COVERAGE: THE RAKE

We're thrilled to have a couple of our hats featured in the October 2024 issue of The Rake Magazine.

PRESS COVERAGE: Our Foldable Panama hat travels to Bali with The Rake

We love this photoshoot featuring our Foldable Panama hat for The Rake magazine.

The Bowler Hat Turns 175

In 2024, the iconic Coke hat celebrates its 175th anniversary. Lock & Co. has partnered with the Royal School of Needlework for RSN x Bowler Hat to commemorate this milestone.

Hats For People Who Wear Glasses

Keep reading for a full Lock & Co. FAQs on how to choose the best hat style if you wear glasses.

Are there hats for people who don’t look good in hats?

Lock & Co.'s Guide to Finding the Perfect Hat Style. Lock & Co. has almost 350 years of experience fitting hats to all sizes and shapes of heads, and we are confident that we could help you in finding your perfect hat style.

Top tips on buying hats for bigger heads: Find the best style, comfort, and fit at Lock & Co.

Here's your comprehensive Lock & Co. guide to choosing hats that fit well in a larger size.

The Rake magazine's international issue

We love this photoshoot featuring our boaters and Florida flat cap for The Rake magazine.

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