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
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. ”
“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
“In the language of fashion, a hat is the exclamation mark.”
— Stephen Jones OBE, Chairman of The British Hat Guild
Membership
We currently have two main categories and criteria for membership
above: photo by Jay Anderson for Guild member Beverley Edmondson