Anyone knows a top hatter in Berlin, Germany?

[Karlos]

Hi there,

I'm looking for one as renowned as Lock & Co in London, UK or Optimo in Chicago, IL.
Can anyone help me with that?

Thank you!

 

[mayserwegener]

I am not aware of a traditional higher end Top Hat supplier in Germany like Locke & Co London. Optimo Chicago offers a felt Top Hat but it doesn't look traditional. I know the German hat company Wegener makes equestrian felt Top Hats but probably not what you are looking for. The other German makers offer felt Top Hats similar to the one from Optimo Chicago but of lower felt quality / construction. Why not look for a vintage Silk Top Hat on French or German Ebay? You are not going find anything today that will match a fine vintage Silk Top Hat. There is also Aleisa who are last makers of Chapeau Claque / Klappzylinder. I have no idea of the quality.

http://www.aleisa.de/

http://www.faz.net/aktuell/stil/mode-design/mode/chapeau-claques-zylinder-fuer-die-welt-1280862/meinrad-juelg-meister-der-1296673.html

 

[Karlos]

Damn, it's getting difficult nowadays to find a decent hatter nearby

That said, you right! The second hand market could be interesting to explore.
Might be difficult to find a "matching my syze and criterias" hat, but i'll give it a try.
Thanx for the tip mate!

 

[Ghost Rider]

Hi Karlos,

Your nearest hatter is much closer than you think ;-)

http://www.hutfabrik-sutterer.de/

They mostly produce trachten and carnival type hats, but will produce one-off customs based on your requirements.

Hope this helps!