“In the language of fashion, a hat is the exclamation mark.”
— Stephen Jones OBE, Chairman of The British Hat Guild
WHO WE ARE
The British Hat Guild is the national association of professional milliners, hatters and headwear designers.
above & top: members of The British Hat Guild, April 2024, photos by Tim Scott
Stay in touch
The British Hat Guild newsletter will keep you up to date with all our activities and events!
above: Guild members at The Derby, June 2022, alongside our ‘Hats fit for a Queen’ collection
“Since joining The Guild, I’ve felt so much more connected to my peers and the lovely community of millinery”
OUR VALUES
Creativity
Craftsmanship
Artistry
Heritage
Inspiration
Education
above: photo courtesy of Guild member Bridget Bailey
Membership
We currently have two main categories and criteria for membership
above: photo by Jay Anderson for Guild member Beverley Edmondson