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Dear Customers, Partners and Friends,
Since 1676 Lock & Co. has been selling the finest hats and caps, focusing on the cornerstones of our family business; the highest possible quality products, world-class customer service, and an unrivalled ownership experience.
We are the oldest hat shop in the world, and the oldest shop in London.
Indeed, we are around 40 years older than Gabriel Farenheit’s first mercury
thermometer – so please keep warm by wearing a hat this winter!
As our 349th year of hatting draws to a close, on behalf of the whole team
at Lock’s I wanted to wish you all the very merriest of Christmases and a most
happy new year.
2026 will be a special year for Lock & Co. as we celebrate our 350th anniversary. With men’s and women’s limited-edition hats, caps and collectibles each month, plus some
secret surprises, there is every reason to keep in touch and be part of the
party.
Thank you, most kindly, for your custom, and we hope to see you in the shop
or on our website soon. You are always most welcome.
With festive wishes,
Ben
Managing Director, Lock & Co.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
