Grasping at straws



Images courtesy of Selvedge

 With seafaring styles, for children, by Alasdair Peebles new collection, we are sure you would love to pick up your own straw hat from the Hat Gallery M/V, with styles available for men, momen and young adults.

Hat of the Week: Leighton Meester

Leighton Meester always looks fab, which is why she is our pick for Hat of the Week xoxo

Mirjam Nuver featured in Tirade Magazine!

We are delighted with the coverage in this month's Tirade Magazine of these stunning designs from Mirjam Nuver, available at the Hat Gallery M/V now!

Winter Borsalino Collection

The new winter Borsalino collection is in store today at the Hat Gallery M/V!

The Hatwalk!

The Hatwalk has started in London, a project where both established and emerging hat designers have created bespoke headwear that will appear across London on famous landmarks and statues.

The project celebrates British milinery as part of the London 2012 Festival, and sees statues such as those of Lord Nelson, Winston Churchill and King George IV sporting new headwear.

Miliner Philip Treacy, just one of 21 designers involved, has designed a piece for the statue of Sir Henry Havelock in Trafalgar Square. His collection is available now in the Hat Gallery M/V.

Show your support for Team GB!

Show your support for Team GB at the Olympics with these elegant Union Jack inspired pieces from Karen Henriksen!

Hat of the Week: Liv Tyler

Liv Tyler wins this week for her casual chic look in this nude woolen beanie.

Audi International Polo Series

These beautiful hats are perfect for Sunday's Audi International Polo Series in Hurlingham. Visit the Hat Gallery M/V to complete your  outfit with one of the stunning designer hats available in this designer filled boutique.

Be prepared for the wettest Olympics on record!

This July has seen a record amount of rainfall, so make sure you're prepared for what is expected to be the wettest Olympics yet! These Bronté rain hats, available from The Hat Gallery M/V, are perfect for the occasion. 

Visit www.hat-gallery.co.uk to get your hands on your own stylish rain hat and make sure you're ready for whatever the weather brings!

Hat of the Week: Emily Blunt

We love Emily Blunt, and we're sure everyone else will in this smouldering photoshoot. Not many ladies can pull off the top hat look as well as she.

Brim with confidence this summer!



Images courtesy of the Financial Times 


The straw hat is this summers coolest accessory for men. Johnny Depp does it. So do Brad Pitt, Adrien Brody, Justin Timberlake, Martin Scorsese, David Bowie and Bob Dylan. Even the young Barak Obama used to do it.

Below are some of the men's hats available at the Hat Gallery M/V.





Hat of the Week: Sarah Jessica Parker

Sarah Jessica Parker is our pick of the week due to her bold and unique hat choice!

Ladies Finals at Wimbledon: Diane Kruger

Stylish as always, Diane Kruger in a Fedora hat, perfect for Wimbledon.

From Russia to the Hat Gallery with Love

Rizvi’s new ‘Rapture’ Autumn Winter 12/13 Collection will be available to view at the Hat Gallery M/V shortly. An exquisite and original collection, exclusive to the Russian designer.

Kate Middleton Wins in this Hat of the Week

Kate Middleton wearing a headpiece in the style of Celine Robert!

Royals at Ascot

The Royals looked lovely and fitted in well at the Royal Ascot this year.

Countess of Wessex looking Stylish at the River Pageant

The Countess of Wessex looked gorgeous during the rain-soaked river pageant over the Jubilee weekend. The wet look is one that not many people can pull off but Sophie did so with style and sophistication. 

Kensington & Chelsea Magazine

Kensington & Chelsea Magazine have featured our Natural Wheat Stetson Boater hat, one of the many labels available at the Gallery.

Princess Beatrice all in a Flutter

Princess Beatrice looks lovely in this butterfly headpiece...

Lisa Armstrong on Panama Hats

Get well covered at Wimbledon with a Panama!
Check out our wide selection of Panamas for men and women in stock now and throughout the Summer
Image of Lisa Armstrong taken from The Telegraph

Ladies Day at Ascot!

While this Full English Breakfast hat may have caught the eye of the photographers, avoid the fashion police with these elegant Union Jack inspired hats from designer Karen Henriksen at the Gallery!

Zara Phillips in Karen Henriksen

Zara Phillips at the Jubilee Weekend, wearing a grey headpiece from one of our favourite designers Karen Henriksen. We have an array of Karen's headwear in store perfect for the Season.

The Hat Hospital

Father's Day

This Sunday is Father's Day! The perfect occasion to spoil your dad or father of your children with a special Boater or Stetson to see him through the summer in style!

Ward Off the Weather!

Pick up a designer umbrella from the Gallery or a Stetson to ward off the rain & wind this weekend!

Diary Dates

Dates to put on your best hat! 

22 May – 27 June – The Cartier Queens Cup Polo
1 – 24 June – Royal Windsor Polo
16 June – Trooping of the Colour
19 – 23 June – Royal Ascot
23 – 26 June – Men’s Fashion Week – Paris
25 June – 8 July – Wimbledon Tennis
27 June – 1 July Royal Henley Regatta
3 – 7 July Henley Regatta
13 – 15 July – Gatcombe Horse Trials
25 July – Cartier International Polo

 

26 – 30 July – Glorious Goodwood
27 July – 12 August – London Olympics
11 – 18 August – Cowes Week
30 August – 2 September – Burghley Horse Trials
14 – 21 September – London Fashion Week
21 – 28 September – Milan Fashion Week
28 September – 5 October – Paris Fashion Week
15 October – QIPCO British Champion Day – York

Angelina Jolie in 20's Style

Style gives a nod to the 20's with a classic straw cloche in the style of that worn by Angelina Jolie in the Changling and Princess Eugenie during the Jubilee Weekend.

Enjoying an evening at our Gallery

Clients enjoying a recent 'designer' evening at our Gallery in Kensington selecting hats for the Season.

Hats for the Queen's Tea Party!

Clients trying on one of the many designer hats found at the Hat Gallery M/V in Kensington. Perfect for a wedding or the Queen's Tea Party!

Celine Robert Hats

Check out these stunning hats from Celine Robert stocked at our Gallery.

Shop Window at The Hat Gallery M/V London

Images of the Kensington Gallery taken in the early evening.

Happy Birthday Princess Máxima!

Happy Birthday to our stylish Princess Máxima – who celebrated her 41st birthday yesterday. She looks gorgeous as ever! The Princess of The Netherlands will be visiting the Dutch embassy in Kensington this Sunday, located around the corner from our store. We’re hoping she pops in for a visit!

Henley Goes to their Heads!

Enjoy Henley Royal Regatta (27th June to 1st July) in style and avoid the sun (!) with  these good looking Stetsons and Boater from  international hat specialist, the Hat Gallery M/V. With exclusive shops in Kensington London, and in Dusseldorf and Amsterdam, the Hat Gallery M/V  offers men a rare opportunity to express themselves sartorially at one of the highlights of the summer sporting calendar and social season.