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The Hat Magazine

The Hat Magazine is a quarterly trade publication serving the global headwear industry.

The only independent voice of the hat trade, The Hat Magazine provides news, views and opinion plus resources for designers, manufacturers, retailers and fashion journalists.

04/06/2026

Structured, sculptural and surprisingly versatile - ‘by-the-yard’ crinoline fabric is an exciting material in contemporary millinery. Seen recently on haute couture runways including Schiaparelli, this lightweight mesh fabric allows hat makers to create bold shapes with crisp, sealed edges.
In the May 2026 issue (No. 109) of The Hat Magazine, Denise Innes-Spencer explains how to work with this material successfully, including how to choose the correct type of crinoline fabric and why certain fibre blends should be avoided.
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29/05/2026

Make every stitch count! In the May 2026 issue (no. 109) of The Hat Magazine, Sophie Beale’s inspiration sketches ‘Visible stitches’ explore how stitching can become the star of a design rather than something to hide.
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21/05/2026

Since 1676, Lock & Co. Hatters of St James’s Street has been crafting hats for kings, explorers, and style icons alike. This year, they reach an extraordinary milestone - and they’re celebrating with events, a grand party, bespoke chocolates, a pocket square, and something truly unexpected: a signature perfume.
We sat down with Master Hatter Jayesh Vaghela - 18 years at Lock & Co. - to find out more about how the brand has shaped British style for so many centuries, and continues to do so.
Read the full interview in The Hat Magazine No. 109 (May 2026).
Lock & Co. Hatters

12/05/2026

Issue 109 (May 2026) of The Hat Magazine is out! In this issue: Interviews with Lock & Co. Hatters and the Feltmakers, Trends in millinery supplies, Trends report A/W 26/27, Needles & threads article, Workroom technique ‘Feather fringe brim’ by Sarah Marshall, and more!
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Hat on cover by Cynthia Jones-Bryson Millinery

07/05/2026

Ostrich feather has long been a signature material in the collections of John Boyd, prized for its softness, fluid movement and versatility. In The Hat Magazine Issue 82 (August 2019), owner Sarah Marshall shared a workroom technique demonstrating how to create delicate pompom trims using this material. Now, in the upcoming Issue 109 (out 15 May), she returns with a new technique, guiding readers through the process of creating an ostrich feather fringe brim.
John Boyd Hats

01/05/2026

Looking to revisit a specific article but not quite sure which issue it appeared in?
There are two easy ways to find what you need. Use the search function in the HatMag app, or enter one or more keywords in the ‘Article index’ on the The Hat Magazine website. A practical tool when you are trying to track down a background piece on a particular material, technique or tool!
Images from the Felt special (Issue 95), Crin special (Issue 103) and Petersham special (Issue 83).
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23/04/2026

In the February 2026 issue (no. 108) of The Hat Magazine, we explored the versatility of veiling in two articles: one tracing how veiling is made and how its role in fashion has evolved over time, and another in which Denise Innes Spencer shares practical guidance on lengths, positioning and application.
Alongside these, Rachel Richardson’s ‘Modern veiling’ inspiration sketches in the same issue provide a contemporary perspective on the material, with ideas to inspire your summer collections!
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16/04/2026

Last week, Barcelona once again provided the setting for a vibrant celebration of hat making, as Barcelona Hat Days and the Passejada amb Barret brought together professionals, enthusiasts and the wider public.
Over two days, Barcelona Hat Days offered a varied programme of exhibitions, workshops and meetings, creating space for exchange within the international hat community.
The highlight for many remains the Passejada amb Barret, the annual hat parade through the streets of Barcelona. Participants and visitors alike took part in a lively procession, where hats of all styles – classic, playful, sculptural and understated – were worn and appreciated in equal measure.
Read a full report about both events in the upcoming May 2026 Issue.
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02/04/2026

Japan has held a distinctive place in the global hat industry since Western hats were introduced there around 130 years ago. Today, its hat making continues to stand out for its technical precision, regional heritage and refined design sensibility, with Japanese hat brands regularly presenting their collections in Europe at trade shows such as Première Classe and Who’s Next.
For Issue 108 (February 2026), The Hat Magazine travelled to Japan to meet the people behind these collections. Over ten days, we visited nine hat brands, a materials specialist and a number of independent hat shops, journeying from Tokyo to Osaka, Kobe, Hokuto Yamanashi and the coastal town of Kasaoka. The trip also offered the opportunity to reconnect with several companies first featured six years ago and to see how their businesses have evolved.
What emerged is a picture of a sector defined by commitment and adaptability – where heritage techniques meet contemporary design, and where there is a clear determination to sustain hat culture for the future.
Read the full feature in Issue 108 (February 2026).
Photos taken at Ishidaseibou, CA4LA, Mature ha, K. Sahara, Barairo no Boushi and Chapeau bas!
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27/03/2026

It’s Wear a Hat Day! Wear your favourite hat, spend time with someone you care about and support Brain Tumour Research by donating £5 for their fight to find a cure for all types of brain cancer. Visit Brain Tumour Research at https://braintumourresearch.org to find out how.
Photo by Mary Jane Baxter

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