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Herbert Johnson’s specialist hatting workshops in England,
continue to handcraft Civilian, Traditional & Military headwear beyond reproach.

Using the same methods and techniques employed since the company's inception in 1889.
Proud providers of bespoke headwear for the individual and enjoying a rich, successful and continuing relationship with the worlds of Royalty, Theatre and Film.

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Featured Collection

Verve - Navy MerinoVerve - Navy Merino

Verve - Navy Merino

£285.00
Ukiyo - Vivid Blue MerinoUkiyo - Vivid Blue Merino

Ukiyo - Vivid Blue Merino

£270.00
Rococo - Deep Violet Merinohat Merino Wool

Rococo - Deep Violet Merino

£285.00
Grace - Bordeaux Velour RabbitGrace - Bordeaux Velour Rabbit

Grace - Bordeaux Velour Rabbit

£480.00
Downbrim FedoraClassic Fedora Hat

Verve - Camel Merino

£285.00
Brisa Panama Toquilla Straw - White with Cream BandBrisa Panama Toquilla Straw - White with Cream Band

Brisa Panama Toquilla Straw - White with Cream Band

£350.00
Ukiyo - Camel MerinoStingy Brim Trilby Camel Merino

Ukiyo - Camel Merino

£270.00
panama hat EcuadorStrand Panama Hat

Strand Panama - Brown

£220.00
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custom hats

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integrity and quality

The Herbert Johnson teams of artisans are made up of our highly skilled and specialist hatters who work in our various workshops throughout the country. Our primary Civilian Hatting workshop is newly moved to the Midlands and our Military & Traditional headwear workshop is in London.

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Handcrafted Favourites

Our place in

Cinematic History

Herbert Johnson enjoys a long, successful and continuing relationship with the worlds of both theatre and film. Perhaps our most famous are the iconic Poet hats commissioned for the original trilogy Indiana Jones movies. Iconic hats with enduring popularity that we proudly continue to produce today.

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Cinematic icons Collection

Raiders Poet - Deep Sable RabbitRaiders Poet - Deep Sable Rabbit

Raiders Poet - Deep Sable Rabbit

£495.00
Raiders Turn Poet - Deep Sable RabbitRaiders Turn Poet - Deep Sable Rabbit

Raiders Turn Poet - Deep Sable Rabbit

£495.00
Cairo Poet - Deep Sable RabbitCairo Poet - Deep Sable Rabbit

Cairo Poet - Deep Sable Rabbit

£495.00
Seaplane Poet - Storm RabbitSeaplane Poet - Storm Rabbit

Seaplane Poet - Storm Rabbit

£495.00
The Major - Black RabbitThe Major - Black Rabbit

The Major - Black Rabbit

£595.00
Temple Poet - Sable RabbitTemple Poet - Sable Rabbit

Temple Poet - Sable Rabbit

£495.00
Crusade Poet - Deep Sable RabbitCrusade Poet - Deep Sable Rabbit

Crusade Poet - Deep Sable Rabbit

£495.00
Destiny Poet - Nutmeg RabbitDestiny Poet - Nutmeg Rabbit

Destiny Poet - Nutmeg Rabbit

£495.00
4th Dr Who Poet - Deep Sable Rabbit4th Dr Who Poet - Deep Sable Rabbit

4th Dr Who Poet - Deep Sable Rabbit

£495.00

HERBERT JOHNSON OTHER COLLECTIONS

supporting all regiments

Military

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a specialist collection

TRADITIONAL

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NEW ARRIVALS

Slim Cap - Brown Melange Woolflat cap brown wool

Slim Cap - Brown Melange Wool

£185.00
Slim Cap - Olive Melange WoolSlim Cap - Olive Melange Wool

Slim Cap - Olive Melange Wool

£185.00
4th Dr Who Poet - Deep Sable Rabbit4th Dr Who Poet - Deep Sable Rabbit

4th Dr Who Poet - Deep Sable Rabbit

£495.00
Newsboy Cap GreyNewsboy Cap Dark Grey

Newsboy Cap - Dark Grey Herringbone

£220.00
Rococo - Deep Violet Merinohat Merino Wool

Rococo - Deep Violet Merino

£285.00
Grace - Bordeaux Velour RabbitGrace - Bordeaux Velour Rabbit

Grace - Bordeaux Velour Rabbit

£480.00
Quaintrelle - Hot Pink MerinoHat Pink Merino Wool

Quaintrelle - Hot Pink Merino

£480.00
Grace - Blush Velour RabbitGrace hat pink Velour Rabbit

Grace - Blush Velour Rabbit

£480.00
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Discover what our clients have said about us & our hats...

"I collected my Raiders Rabbit Poet today and I'm so happy with it! It fits perfectly and it's so comfortable. The customer service was excellent!... In addition, all of the staff were really friendly and helpful"...

"The Herbert Johnson 'Indiana Jones' Poet hat is the work of a kind, attentive, and meticulous master Hatter to make an accurate and quality Indy fedora to offer the true Indy fan"...

"Beautiful! Exceeds my expectations. I absolutely love my hat. Your service, craftsmanship and dedication to an art which I fear is dwindling is impeccable... I look forward to my next hat! You have truly outdone yourselves."

"The refurbished hat arrived... a most remarkable job on a hat I thought to be beyond redemption. My wife saw it and thought I had purchased a new one... This was fantastic service. You must have another life as a magician"...

"How DID you find such a perfect felt! This is brown, I swear to it! But then I see it outside and it's grey! It's spot on! Seriously impressive... this is way more than I expected! Thank you for your work! I'm blown away!

"Thanks for making this wonderful marvelous hat!... absolutely the hat I have envisioned for the last 7 years, thanks a lot. I have to get some more space back home so I could order more"...

The Swaine brands enjoy a rich history and heritage both individually and collectively. With such an extensive variety of skills in custom handcrafting within one group and a long ongoing tradition of collaborations and custom commissions for film, VIP's and royalty, we have garnered a great deal of media attention. browse our blog articles below for more information.

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