The Journal

Warm and sunny weather invariably calls for a more casual dress code, but after months of staying indoors, our collective desire to step out in style is strong. This is where our Charlie trilby c...

It’s finally time to get outside and venture a little further from home. So don’t let the predictably unpredictable British weather thwart your open-air plans. Our collection of Angler and Hunte...

Elegant and highly practical, the panama hat has been an integral part of the most sophisticated summer wardrobes for more than a century. Yet beyond its good looks and sun-shielding benefits, a p...

We can’t wait to see you in our Jermyn Street store again. However, it’s going to be a little longer before we’re able to welcome you back, while we repair unfortunate damage caused by a recent f...

Although it excels as a cold-weather hat, the classic flat cap comes through all year round. In contrast to traditional wools that provide unbeatable warmth in winter, lightweight cloths and lini...

If the lighter, brighter days we’ve enjoyed this week have left you thinking ahead to your warm-weather wardrobe, we’ve got just the hat. The newest addition to our collection, the Hopsack Trilby...

Spring is here at last, and in addition to the warmer weather and longer days, outings and socialising are on the horizon, too. So what better time to swap the headgear you’ve been wearing all win...

There’s no beating a beanie in the colder months, but it’s a superb hat to keep in your back pocket all year round, delivering instant cosy comfort whenever you might need it. The throw-on style ...

A true Panama hat is more than a great piece of headwear; it’s a genuine work of art with a remarkable history. We’re inviting Bates customers to discover everything there is to know about this un...