Lock & Co. Hatters: 350 Years of Royal Style

0:00On April 9th, Locke & Co., Hatter sits right by St. James Palace in London, crafting bespoke hats for 350 years. This spot has dressed legends like Oscar Wilde, Franklin Roosevelt, Kate Middleton, and King Charles with everything from top hats to casual styles. Starting at $100, founded in 1676 to outfit King Charles II's court, the family runs shop weaves right into Britain's royal story. antique ledges track orders from Winston Churchill and even Queen Elizabeth's 1953 coronation crown fitting. Head designer Awan Golding calls it, stepping into the past, with walls of royal warrants and signed head measurements from Princess Diana, Jackie, Kennedy, and David Beckham. Folks from Celeb's to wedding moms flock here for that perfect touch. They invented the bowler hat in 1849, popularized by Charlie Chaplin and supplied top hats for King Charles at Royal Ascot. Kate's got more than a dozen custom pieces for royal gigs, plus stars like Helen Mirren

1:02and Lionel Richie. Marking the milestone, their dropping limited edition hats monthly, pulling in tour groups daily, while blending history with fresh style that keeps heads turning worldwide. I'm Cory with the story, and you've been listening to entertainment and celebrity news today, AI-powered pop culture coverage.