RSN Bowler Hat Palmer
175th Anniversary Town Coke

In 2024, the iconic Coke hat celebrates its 175th anniversary. Lock & Co. has partnered with the Royal School of Needlework for RSN x Bowler Hat to commemorate this milestone. The collaboration is a testament to the artistry of British heritage craftsmanship in creating and showcasing an exclusive range of bowler hats, each with a unique design and embellished using handmade ribbon work. Each beautiful bowler hat has its own story, brought to life by the meticulous finesse and design skills of the RSN degree students.

Phillipa Palmer

As a hand embroiderer practitioner, Phillipa aims to display the use of traditional techniques in a contemporary style. She looks for the elegance and small details, taking inspiration from natural forms. Situated in the Lake District, this is where her love for nature and wildlife evolved. Phillipa’s Bowler hat resembles all 175 years of Lock and Co and shows the historical significance of our country through two embroidered and embellished swans. Techniques used within this design include, tambour, gold work and embellishments. 

RSN Bowler Hat Palmer
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PRODUCT DETAILS

Measurements
  • Curled Brim Length: 5 cm
  • Crown Height: 11.5 cm
  • Band Width: 2 cm
Care

Using a soft bristle hat brush, gently stroke the hat in a short, anti-clockwise motion. This will remove any dust caught on the fur fibres.

Always store cokes in a hat box, away from direct sunlight.

Materials

The Coke hat is made of stiffened rabbit felt, is fully lined, has a leather inner sweatband, and is finished with a grosgrain band.

Styling & Fitting

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

The Town Coke comes with a complimentary white Lock & Co. hat box.

How to measure your hat size.

Hat Size Chart

Men's Hat Styling

Every Lock & Co. hat purchased is carefully and expertly hand-prepared in our London shop by one of our Hatters, before being whisked out of our famous green front door.

To find your perfect hat size, we suggest booking a virtual appointment for a consultation with one of our hatters here.

HAT CHARACTERISTICS

At Lock & Co., we sell the finest hats and caps. To achieve this, we pay particular attention to specific hat characteristics - style, fit, durability, and materials. We share these characteristics with you for each hat to help you decide on the perfect choice.

Find Your Size and Style

Style
Bowler Hat
At Lock & Co. we offer a wide selection of styles of hats. What defines a hat style is its form: overall shape, height/shape of the crown, width of the brim, and material type. These define a style e.g., Fedora, Trilby, Panama, Cloche, Tweed cap etc.
Material
Rabbit Fur Felt
Lock & Co. hats are made of the finest quality material. These can range from exclusive Escorial wool, Scottish Tweed, and cashmere to Toquilla straw for our Panama hat.
Shape
Standard Brim
Different styles of hats have different shapes to them, including classic, fuller, narrow, and standard fits, or with an oversized or a wide brim or sporting a particular shape - bell, birdcage, etc.