RSN Bowler Hat MacDonald
175th Anniversary Town Coke

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. The collaboration is a testament to the artistry of British heritage craftsmanship in creating and showcasing an exclusive range of bowler hats, each with a unique design and embellished using handmade ribbon work. Each beautiful bowler hat has its own story, brought to life by the meticulous finesse and design skills of the RSN degree students.

Cathy MacDonald

As inspiration, I explored the historical background of Edward Coke, with a particular focus on the family estate of Holkham Hall in Leicestershire. I researched images of the gamekeepers who worked on the estate and the typical attire they wore, both past and present—mainly tweeds and bowler hats. During my research, I came across an image of Gabrielle Chanel wearing a bowler hat while enjoying country pursuits. This led me to delve deeper into her use of tweed fabrics, particularly in the iconic Chanel jacket made with textured Linton tweeds. Tweed is a textile synonymous with British country life and is closely associated with traditional British dress.

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PRODUCT DETAILS

Measurements
  • Curled Brim Length: 5 cm
  • Crown Height: 11.5 cm
  • Band Width: 2 cm
Care

Using a soft bristle hat brush, gently stroke the hat in a short, anti-clockwise motion. This will remove any dust caught on the fur fibres.

Always store cokes in a hat box, away from direct sunlight.

Materials

The Coke hat is made of stiffened rabbit felt, is fully lined, has a leather inner sweatband.

Styling & Fitting

The RSN x Bowler Hat collection pieces are all unique one-of-one, limited editions, and will be fitted to your exact head shape and size. Due to the special design and exclusivity of these hats, you will be contacted after purchase by one of our Hatters to ensure the perfect fit.

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Hat Size Chart

Men's Hat Styling

Every Lock & Co. hat purchased is carefully and expertly hand-prepared in our London shop by one of our Hatters, before being whisked out of our famous green front door.

To find your perfect hat size, we suggest booking a virtual appointment for a consultation with one of our hatters here.

HAT CHARACTERISTICS

At Lock & Co., we sell the finest hats and caps. To achieve this, we pay particular attention to specific hat characteristics - style, fit, durability, and materials. We share these characteristics with you for each hat to help you decide on the perfect choice.

Find Your Size and Style

Style
Bowler Hat
At Lock & Co. we offer a wide selection of styles of hats. What defines a hat style is its form: overall shape, height/shape of the crown, width of the brim, and material type. These define a style e.g., Fedora, Trilby, Panama, Cloche, Tweed cap etc.
Material
Rabbit Fur Felt
Lock & Co. hats are made of the finest quality material. These can range from exclusive Escorial wool, Scottish Tweed, and cashmere to Toquilla straw for our Panama hat.
Shape
Standard Brim
Different styles of hats have different shapes to them, including classic, fuller, narrow, and standard fits, or with an oversized or a wide brim or sporting a particular shape - bell, birdcage, etc.