Beyond the Brim: The Heritage of Hat Making
A London Craft Week exhibition
Bank of England Museum, 12-16 May 2025
Who we are
The British Hat Guild is the national association of professional milliners, hatters and headwear designers.
“In the language of fashion, a hat is the exclamation mark.”
— Stephen Jones OBE, Chairman of The British Hat Guild
Our Charity Partner
We are honoured to support
Brain Tumour Research.
Now with a dedicated JustGiving page.
above: Guild member Bee Smith with the Mayor of Kingston, Wear a Hat Day 2022
“It really has been a thrill to have engaged with the millinery community over the years...Wear A Hat Day is now nationally recognised and has raised over £1 million to support our vital work...We are proud to share our day, Wear A Hat Day, with you. Working together we can get closer to a cure. ”
OUR VALUES
Creativity
Craftsmanship
Artistry
Heritage
Inspiration
Education
above: photo courtesy of Guild member Bridget Bailey
“Since joining The Guild, I’ve felt so much more connected to my peers and the lovely community of millinery”
Membership
We currently have two main categories and criteria for membership
above: photo by Jay Anderson for Guild member Beverley Edmondson