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FOR ROYAL ASCOT, LOCK & CO. RECOMMEND:
A luxurious top hat from Lock & Co. is the perfect complement to your formal attire.
Few accessories hold the allure and timeless elegance of the iconic top hat. What sets Lock & Co. apart is that we offer the ultimate top hat experience. No other hat shop holds almost 350 years of history or the unparalleled expertise of Lock & Co. This year, for your Royal Ascot silk top hat experience, there is only one place to come – No. 6 St James's Street, the ‘Home of Hats’.
The black silk top hat is the pinnacle of a gentleman's formal wardrobe and de rigueur for Royal Ascot. Lock & Co.'s antique silk top hats are the finest out there. We hand-select our curated collection of the top 10% available worldwide, and all the silk top hats are kept at our shop, ready to try at any time – no appointment necessary. Our collection of silk top hats is unmatched. Explore our full Royal Ascot hat collection to find the perfect piece for race day.
Buying a silk top hat from Lock & Co. is not just about making a purchase; it is about an unrivalled top hat experience and a lifetime of care for your top hat. Whether you are buying for the first time or are a seasoned aficionado, our hatters will welcome you into our unique shop that offers a bespoke and personal service like no other. Welcome to a shop full of a limitless passion for hats and faultless knowledge and expertise.
When you enter our shop, one of our skilled hatters will be on hand to greet you and ensure that over the course of the next 15-30 minutes you buy the perfect top hat for you.
An initial consultation will discuss your style preferences and identify any specific design elements you require. When buying a top hat, we can assure you that one size does not fit all, and our top-class personal service means that you will leave with a top hat to treasure over a lifetime.
Meticulously Crafted:
Using traditional methods, our skilled hatters use your measurements from the conformateur to shape your top hat accordingly. Our hatters use centuries-old hatting techniques - molding, blocking, steaming, and polishing to bring to life a top hat that is truly tailored to your specifications.
The finished masterpiece is a testament to the dedication of our master hatters to provide you with the perfect top hat.
The experience takes around 30 minutes, and with multiple hats in every size, Lock & Co. will help you find your perfect silk top hat. In a time of fast paced and constant change, there is something inherently comforting about the tradition of buying a top hat from Lock & Co. where our expertise, craft, and heritage date back to 1676.
Every Lock & Co. silk top hat purchased is carefully and expertly hand-prepared before being placed in a complimentary Lock & Co. hatbox for you to carry out through our famous green front door at No. 6 St James's Street.
This year, enjoy the ultimate top hat experience at Lock & Co. Our commitment to hat quality is trusted and respected and comes with a lifetime of care with us - everything you would expect from the world's oldest hat shop.
A luxurious top hat from Lock & Co. is the perfect complement to your formal attire.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Finding the right fit is the foundation of any great hat. At Lock & Co., our fedoras are sized with precision and each one is hand-blocked using traditional wooden forms to ensure the most flattering and comfortable fit.
Today, we proudly raise our hats in honour of a truly extraordinary milestone – Tina’s 20th anniversary as our cherished Millinery Manager at Lock & Co. Hatters.
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