Bespoke hat maker in the UK ?

[martin576]

Wondering if there is an 'Art Fawcett' in the UK - someone who specialises in mens hats ?

 

[PabloElFlamenco]

I'm eavesdropping....

 

[billyspew]

Not that I've managed to find!

I think Lock does/did some custom bowlers.

If you do find someone please let us know!

 

[M6Classic]

Given the exchange rate at the moment, one might do better buying from one of the fine custom hatters in the U.S. as opposed to seeking a U.K. hatter. Gary White or Art Fawcett do leap to mind. Nota bene, however, Gary White does not communicate via the internet or e-mail, he prefers to speak with you on the telephone.

Buzz

 

[PabloElFlamenco]

There certainly are more than just a few great hatters in the US, there is no doubt about that. I've always thought it strange that in a matter of such a "artisan" industry as (custom) hatmaking, the USA would -today- lead the world...but...they do! One isn't surprised at America spearheading more technological activities, and there ... well, they don't necessarily always lead! It's a paradox. I think it has to do with ...the relatively low cost of labor ("social cost", taxes), the existence of a large geographical market, the widespread practical application of the internet for commercial purposes, etc.

But...still waiting for that genius UK (French, German, ...Belgian... European) hatter.

 

[jwalls]

I seem to remember that a lot of hat making tools were destroyed in Britain during labor unrest sometime back. I don't know if there is really much of a hatting industry left.

 

[Lefty]

I remember one of the articles on Optimo said that Graham was thinking about opening a shop in Europe.

 

[avedwards]

I think Steve's European counterpart for Adventurebuilt, Marc, is somewhere in Europe. Germany perhaps?

And there was some German bespoke hatter I seem so remember seeing a thread on, with videos showing how hats are made. Can't remember the name though.

 

[Michaelson]

Marc Kitter of AB is indeed located in Germany.

Regards! Michaelson

 

[Dreispitz]

I think Steve's European counterpart for Adventurebuilt, Marc, is somewhere in Europe. Germany perhaps?

And there was some German bespoke hatter I seem so remember seeing a thread on, with videos showing how hats are made. Can't remember the name though.

Hutkönig of Regensburg

www.hutmacher.de

Mark Kitter is located in the Flensburg area. For the German speaking folks, here is a radio interview with Mark

 

[avedwards]

Hutkönig of Regensburg

www.hutmacher.de

Mark Kitter is located in the Flensburg area. For the German speaking folks, here is a radio interview with Mark

That was the maker I meant, just couldn't remember the name. On the whole I find that the few modern German hats I've seen are of very good quality. I have a (now too small) Wegener hat and it's fantastically durable. And the Maysers I saw in a shop seemed to be quite nice.