The Mad Hatter’s Device that Fitted Charlie Chaplin
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Published 2024-04-26
Nestled in the heart of London, we sent Stuart from the Great Big Story team to explore the captivating story of this iconic shop and get fitted for his very own hat. From crafting the iconic bowler hat to serving clientele like Winston Churchill, Samuel L. Jackson, Nick Cage and even James Bond, we delve into the craftsmanship and tradition that has crowned this establishment as the go-to hatter for celebrities and hat aficionados alike.
Don’t miss this journey through history and style, where every hat tells a story. Tip your hat to tradition!
#Hat #Shop #London
00:00 Intro
00:19 Oldest Hat Shop In The World
00:50 Mad As A Hatter
1:26 Fitting Royalty
1:46 Winston Churchill
2:16 How to Fit A Hat
3:25 Inventing The Bowler Hat
4:15 Bond Gets A Hat
5:28 Haute Millinery
6:47 Lady Gaga's Hat Choice
7:26 Inheriting A Hat
Lead Producer - Stuart Smillie
Exec Producer - Genevieve Ingham
Camera - Matt Taylor
Editor - Steven Kelly
Graphics - Will Minns
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All Comments (21)
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A well deserved tip o' the hat for Lock and Co. 🎩
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Hats off to them for staying in business for so long.
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This really is journalism you can't get anywhere else, so glad you guys are back!
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On one hand it makes me sad that the videos you guys produce don't have the same reach they once did, but on the other hand I'm very happy that you still dedicate yourselves to telling interesting and inspiring stories we wouldn't have heard otherwise. I know I've mentioned this on previous videos, but we love you guys and we're absolutely elated you've returned. 🖤🤘🏽
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“The Conformator” is the most Victorian superhero name I’ve ever heard.
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I really want for hats to make a full comeback into modern day fashion, well, everyday fashion to be precise. Hats are just a lovely accessory that helps keep the sun out of your face and it can add so much to a plain outfit. Right now I wear caps and I have a wide brim felt hat that doesn't quite fit me, I'd love to own a fitted hat for my tiny head.
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That was great! What a fun store. The mad hatter thing was awesome 😆
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A tip of the hat to this fantastic story!! So excited and happy GBS is back !!!!!! So greatful
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Still so happy GBS is back
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A great hat makes a style look complete
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I’m definitely getting a hat here when I visit London. ❤
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I don't envy the writer who had to pick the video name... so many amazing fact drops! "we fitted the queen", "we invented the bowler", "we use victorian tech even today", etc.! 🎩👍
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Great video and great shop.
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Man, if I ever visit London, this is the first place I'm going to. Always wanted a nice hat, it just feels cool
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They made odd job’s hats!!?!! That is so cool!!!
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Such a good story!
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Always loved this shop. Love my linen flat cap from them
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Well, that was quite a bit of fun!
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Interesting sidenote, Charley Chaplin wore Lock and Co. hats, his great grandkids are musicians called Lockenville 😄
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Amazing video
