The roots of the world’s most renowned hats trace back to Britain, many crafted by James Lock & Co, the oldest hatters globally, established in 1676. Their historic shop at 6 St. James’s Street, London, a headquarters since 1765, boasts a remarkable clientele—Lord Nelson, Charlie Chaplin, Douglas Fairbanks Junior, Jackie Onassis, Jackie Chan, and David Beckham. From the iconic bowler to Oscar Wilde’s fedora, Queen Elizabeth’s coronation crown to Winston Churchill’s homburg, the shop birthed these classics. “Britain in 25 Hats” narrates this hat-centric history, including cinematic gems like Oddjob’s Sandringham in Goldfinger, all under the pen of well-received author David Long, celebrated for his insightful and imaginative works.
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