Winter's Tale
Black Velour Fur Felt Percher Hat

“Equally at ease in the halls of Balmoral as on the grounds of Cheltenham.” Awon Golding, Head Millinery Designer.

Crafted to perfection, the Winter’s Tale is an asymmetric percher made from butter-soft velour felt. The head piece is adorned with a striking hand-cut pheasant feather pom-pom adding a touch of opulence and refinement to any ensemble. Designed to capture attention and be the epitome of sophistication, the Winter’s Tale would look fabulous paired with an elegant coat dress. Perfect for winter weddings, countryside getaways and the Cheltenham Races.

PRODUCT DETAILS

Measurements

Base Width: 16 cm
Base Height: 11 cm (Highest Point)
Feathers Length: 21 cm (Longest)

Care

Due to the nature of Couture hats and the various different delicate materials we use to make them, it is best to contact us about specific care and cleaning questions.

Materials

Base Material: 100% Velour Fur Felt
Trim Material: 100% Pheasant Feathers
Lining Material: 100% Silk

Styling & Fitting

Pair this gorgeous head piece with a coat dress for winter weddings, countryside getaways or Cheltenham race days.

This couture classic attaches to the head with an adjustable elastic at the nape of the neck and a comb to anchor in place.

The Winter's Tale percher is also available in pink and burgundy.

Please note that all couture pieces come with a complementary Lock & Co. hat box.

This piece is hand-made in our London millinery workroom. If you would like to request to have this piece made in another colour, please get in touch with our Stylist at stylist@lockhatters.co.uk or +44 (0) 207 930 8874.

Bespoke orders take between eight to ten weeks. We’d be happy to discuss any customisations or bespoke orders with you.

How to measure your hat size.

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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 stylists 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.

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Style

Percher 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

Velour Fur Felt & Pheasant Feathers

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

Asymmetric Percher

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.

Features

Elastic & Comb Fastening

Every part of a hat has its purpose. Discover the features or aesthetic of each hat and how it will specifically enhance your hat-wearing experience.

PRODUCT STORIES

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LONGEVITY

Lock & Co. Hatters is the oldest hat shop in the world and the oldest shop in London. Our passion for hats is boundless and our knowledge unrivalled. For 350 years, Lock & Co. has worked with the finest felts, tweeds, cloth, and cashmere, sourced exclusively from around the world.
Drawing on our unique British heritage and craftsmanship, we create both
traditional and contemporary hat designs, with scrupulous attention to quality and fit. Our hat shop was established in 1676, making us the oldest hat shop in the world and the oldest shop in London. Every Lock & Co. hat purchased is carefully and expertly hand-prepared in our London shop by one of our Hatters, before it leaves through our famous green front door at No. 6, St James’s Street.
For centuries, we have supplied some of history's best-known figures with hats, including Admiral Lord Nelson and Winston Churchill. We created the world's first bowler hat (known to hat aficionados as the 'coke'), and to this day our styles remain fresh, trusted and timeless. Royal Warrants attest to Lock & Co.'s commitment to hat quality that is trusted and respected; everything that
you would come to expect from Lock & Co. – the home of hats since 1676.
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