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The 10 Best British Milliners For Social Season
The perfect finishing touch
By | 2 months ago
Spring is here, and you know what that means? That the social calendar is in full swing… and you’re going to need a hat. Or at the very least a beautiful embellished headband or fascinator. Whether you’re off to Ascot, Henley or a wedding, here are the best British milliners to make heads turn this season.
Want to know the history and behind-the-scenes info about these brilliant British milliners? Check out our guide to the best UK-hailing hat brands here.
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The Best British Milliners For The 2023 Social Season
Emily London
Amada Hat, £1,420
About The Brand: Expect headwear for every occasion from Emily London, which crafts all of its headwear by hand from its London-based studio.
Laura Cathcart Millinery
Chelsea Boater Coral, £695
About The Brand: Known for her timeless collections and elegant designs, Laura Cathcart Millinery designs hats for weddings, races, Christenings and other special occasions.
Rachel Trevor-Morgan
Peach Silk Pillbox with Toned Cascading Roses, £POA
About The Brand: Rachel Trevor-Morgan has been designing hats for more than 30 years and is renowned for her attention to detail, handwork and feminine designs.
Stephen Jones
7 Onassis Veiled Beret, £684
About The Brand: When we think of British hat makers, we think of Stephen Jones OBE. One of the leading British milliners in the industry, Stephen Jones has designed hats for world-renowned fashion houses and major celebrities alike.
John Boyd Hats
Tumbling Orchids Dish, £745
About The Brand: One of London’s most respected hat brands, John Boyd Hats has been milliner to multiple generations of British royals – from Princess Diana to Kate Middleton.
Lock & Co.
Victoria Beret, £945
About The Brand: The oldest hat shop in the world came from Lock & Co. in 1676, and has a fantastic historical client list – think Sir Winston Churchill, Oscar Wilde and Charlie Chaplin.
Suzannah London
Veil Spot Boater, £680
About The Brand: High-end womenswear brand Suzannah London specialises in timeless and elegant design – and its hats follow the same ethos.
Philip Treacy
Hat with Yellow Flowers, £POA
About The Brand: While not technically British, Irish milliner Philip Treacy has spent most of his career in London – and is synonymous haute couture headwear.
Vivien Sheriff
Thyme, £1,015
About The Brand: Crafting each of her hats by hand in her Wiltshire studio, Vivien Sheriff create timeless headwear with an underlying dramatic flair.
Find information on how to rent a Vivien Sheriff hat here
Awon Golding
Heather Pink Crin Bird Ascot Hat, £925
About The Brand: This British-Indian designer is all about fun, flirty designs with pops of colour and sculptural features.
Featured image: John Boyd Hats
