Style -- 19 hours ago
The perfect accessories to improve your image
Words: India Gladstone
Wearing a statement accessory can truly make or break an outfit, they have the ability to take your look to the next level – but only if you choose the right item. Enter Lock & Co, who have been making beautiful hats since the early 1700s from its St James’s Street home, where it still sits today. While we’re the first to admit that the hat can be a difficult accessory to pull off, owning one from potentially the most sought-after hatters in the world will definitely help you on your way. We’ve made your life easy by giving you the best five pieces that Lock & Co have to offer (trust us, this was hard to whittle down), and how you can pull them off today.
The Trilby
A hat that’s been worn by every gentleman from Frank Sinatra to Johnny Depp, the trilby is guaranteed to make whatever you’re wearing – whether it’s jeans and a t shirt or a three-piece suit – incredibly stylish. The hat is made from rabbit felt to ensure the highest quality that will truly last a lifetime.
The Pork Pie
The Pork Pie is undoubtedly one of the most difficult styles to pull off and something that not many gentlemen even attempt to do. Make this is winter that you try it, and remember that the trick is to make sure that you aren’t trying too hard with the rest of your outfit, to keep everything else muted and subtle so that the hat speaks for itself.
The Panama
If you’re lucky enough to be escaping some of the winter weather for warmer climates, make the Superfino Montecristi panama your travel companion. This is truly an accessory fit for a gentleman and an incredibly worthy investment that will look perfect worn with a linen blazer and pale chinos.
The Cap
For some reason, many gentlemen shudder at the thought of wearing a cap – but when it’s made from cashmere and comes from Lock & Co – what’s not to love? Dress like the ultimate gentleman, David Beckham, and wear this with a chunky knit and your favourite jeans for the perfect casual look.
The Fedora
Last but not least comes the classic Fedora; perhaps the most wearable from this list and a piece that we can assure you will take any outfit from tame and quiet to impeccable just by throwing this on. Wear with just about anything you like, from your most casual look to your smartest, and we guarantee that you’ll be the best dressed gentleman in any room.
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