Westminster
Black High Crown Felt Top Hat

A hat that has become synonymous with the Royal Ascot and weddings.

For centuries, the top hat has been a symbol of distinction and class among discerning gentlemen.

We also include a complimentary Lock & Co. hat box to keep your topper in good condition

PRODUCT DETAILS

Measurements

Curled Brim Length: 5 cm
Crown Height: 16 cm (2.5 cm taller than its relative, the Town Shell)
Band Width: 3.5 cm

Care

The Westminster High Crown has a directional nap - the short fibres extend above the fabric's surface- designed to be polished.

Using a soft bristle hat brush, smooth the nap lightly in an anticlockwise direction. Follow by spraying a fine mist of fresh water over the top hat and then use a damp velvet polishing pad to bring up the hat’s lustre.

Always store top hats in a hat box, away from direct sunlight. Lock & Co. offers sleek leather hat buckets and hat boxes that will ensure your hats are stored in style.

Alternatively, bring your Lock top hat to us for a complimentary polish whilst you wait. For our full list of restoration services Read More.

Materials

The Westminster High Crown is crafted from stiffened rabbit felt, trimmed with grosgrain along the brim, and finished with a wool felt band.

Each topper is fully lined and with a leather inner sweatband.

Styling & Fitting

We also include a complimentary Lock & Co. hatbox to keep your topper in.

How to measure your hat size.

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.

UNISEX TOQUILLA PALM STRAW WIDE BRIM PANAMA HAT WITH A NARROW GROSSGRAIN RIBBON

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

Top 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.

The Telegraph Magazine

AS FEATURED IN

We are ecstatic to have our Westminster High Crown topper featured on Matt Lucas's head for the December 2020 cover for The Telegraph Magazine, as well is in a very glamorous shoot for the November 2023 issue of Tatler Magazine.