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GREY FELT TOP HAT

GREY FELT TOP HAT

£390

The ‘Drab Topper’ was conceived in the 19th century as an alternative to the lavish French silk top hat. Originally manufactured in England utilising the abundance of fine quality English wool - a boost to local industry.

Prince Philip was a great advocate of British industry and proudly donned the hat for Ascot and the Royal enclosure shortly after the coronation.

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  • Worldwide Shipping

The ‘Drab Topper’ was conceived in the 19th century as an alternative to the lavish French silk top hat. Originally manufactured in England utilising the abundance of fine quality English wool - a boost to local industry.

Prince Philip was a great advocate of British industry and proudly donned the hat for Ascot and the Royal enclosure shortly after the coronation.

Details

The hat has a 5.2” crown, satin grosgrain binding
complimented with a black wool band and is
lined in satin with a luxury leather headband for
a comfort. The dove topper is a blend of wool
and rabbit and remains a popular hat for Lady`s
Day, The Races, Morning weddings and garden
parties.

Size & Fit

To ensure the perfect fit, please book an
appointment in our London hat shop to have
your head measured with the conformateur.

SHIPPING & LEAD TIMES

We ship worldwide.

Delivery costs are calculated based on the weight of the product and the destination country. Delivery typically takes 2 - 4 working days within the UK and 3 - 5 working days internationally, subject to customs clearance.

For orders outside the UK, prices are exclusive of VAT, customs duties, and local taxes. These are the customer’s responsibility upon delivery. We are not liable for any import taxes or duties.

Did you know

Quietly serving the world's royal families, leaders and politicians, artists and entertainers since the mid-18th Century, the world of film has now popularised Swaine and continues to introduce the contemporary client into the world of British elegance.

  • 135 YEARS OF EXPERTISE

  • THE MAKING OF A TOP HAT

  • IMPLEMENTING TRADITIONAL TECHNIQUES

  • SERVING ROYALTY AND GENTRY FOR MORE THAN 300 YEARS