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Some of the Christys flanges are over 150 years old |
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An old ’16 Guinea’ – the original sewing machine for hats |
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Some of the Christys flanges are over 150 years old |
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An old ’16 Guinea’ – the original sewing machine for hats |
Speaking of hats, did you get your Panama hat from Brent Black?
Is there a difference in quality between the hats they sell under their own name and the ones they make for others? Christys’ hats appear far less expensive than comparable models sold by Lock. (Obviously, I can’t tell which Lock hats are made by Christys.)
No, the only thing that will vary is the thickness of the felt (and therefore broadly the formality of the hat).
The high-end Locks have some points of better finishing, such as on the ribbon hat band, but that’s all. And Lock will put on their own ribbon I site for very little
Very interesting Simon. I don’t suppose, if you speak to the powers that be at Christys again, you could suggest that they do 3D hat views on the website as good shoemakers do?
I don’t know about you but I find it makes an enormous difference.
Good idea, I’ll ask. Though most of the good shoemakers I know don’t!
When I left school in the sixties I was an apprentice hatter at Wilson’s hat factory in Denton Manchester at the time there was a lot of short time working and few prospects as the hatting industry was in decline at the time. Looking at you video took me back to my younger days I worked on all the machines shown in you film many thanks.
Hello Christys’ – I have a Panama hat I bought in spain that needs a small repair where it folds – do you carry out Panama hat repairs?
Thanks / Andrew (Woodstock)
I am not fro Christys, Andrew. You will need to contact them through their website.
Panamas are very hard to repair though….
apologies – thought you were their site
This is an informative article. I am Canadian and we have few hat manufacturers in our country these days. We did have a great company, but it closed after being acquired by an American parent company. I have two Christys Hats. I did not know they made Lock & Co. hats
Hi Simon
Please could you recommend a summer equivalent to a Baker boy / Fedora? Panamas feel too formal or novelty for most situations and I’d like to find something versatile enough to protect me from the elements in the warmer months.
Best,
J
I think it’s really just a linen cap, or a more casual panama (smaller brim, more brown colour, perhaps no hat band)
Appreciate the quick reply. A linen Baker Boy appeals, thanks Simon.
Hi, i have a Christys Bowler which seems to have a commemorative interior relating to the The Great Exhibition 1851 to 1910.
i would love to know its history as its unusual.