Your Shopping Bag is Empty
SIMILAR ARTICLES
Have a scroll and discover some of our other articles, from press coverage to style guides and informational pieces.
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.
Most flat caps come in specific sizes, so it’s worth taking the time to measure your head accurately.
The right flat cap style can balance your features and flatter your face:
A slimmer, flatter ivy cap creates a lengthening effect.
Softer, rounded crowns help soften angular jawlines.
A fuller crown (like a duckbill) adds proportion.
Lucky you, almost any flat cap style will suit.
When properly fitted, a flat cap should:
Visit our London shop for an in-person fitting and guidance, or explore our detailed sizing tips:
How to Measure Flat Cap Size →
Explore our Flat Cap Collection→
Have a scroll and discover some of our other articles, from press coverage to style guides and informational pieces.
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.
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.
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.
