In 1676, incredible 340 years ago, the company John Lock & Co. was founded and is still resident in the London's No.6, St. James Street as a royal hatter.
The "Boater" is usually translated in German as a "circular saw" and is known in particular from the movie "The Great Gatsby". The summer hat for a real dandy!
CHARACTERISTICS:
Model: Barbershop Boater
Material: 100% sisal from South America - long durability
Color: nature
Extra: hat band in dark blue, gold striped silk reps
Inside: sweat band made of cotton reps
Unlined
Handmade in London
A hat box can be purchased optionally!
ABOUT LOCK & CO. HATTERS
Founded in 1676, Lock & Co. Hatters is the oldest hat shop in the world and a true London institution. Family-owned for over 300 years, the house on St. James’s Street has crafted everything from the iconic bowler hat (which was invented here in 1849) to the headwear for Sir Winston Churchill and Admiral Lord Nelson. Honored with two Royal Warrants, Lock & Co. represents a quality that has been perfected across generations. Every single piece combines British heritage with masterful craftsmanship. It is this unparalleled history, paired with a timeless design language, that makes Lock & Co. the ultimate destination for those who seek not just headwear, but to wear a piece of living history.