Lock & Co. in The Spectator: Montecristi Panama

The Spectator, August 2021

We are honoured to be featured in guest columnist 'The Lady's Maid's article for The Spectator in an article all about summer headwear.

"Lock  & Co. Hatters have a large range of classic Riviera chic summer hats for men and women. A couple of my favourites are the Cleopatra style and the Cote d'Azur Panama, with their upturned wide brims providing stylish protection from the sun. The men’s Panamas range from £195 to £6,995 for a bespoke  Montecristi Panama – made from ultra-fine toquilla-palm straw. You wouldn’t want that one to blow off into the ocean on your summer boat trip!"

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