A Gentleman's London, Episode Three: Lock & Co.

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@petejolly865 8 ай бұрын

It’s so good to see a well dressed, well presented Englishman delivering hats in a historical context.

@evanlemay6532 8 ай бұрын

The pursuit of beaver for hats was bigger in Canada and was the main driving point for its exploration. It’s now our national animal because of it.

@kimchi1977 7 ай бұрын

It's what the Hudson's Bay Company was based upon. Great piece of history.

@evanlemay6532 7 ай бұрын

@@kimchi1977exactly and the Northwest Company. It’s why the majority of my family ended up here instead of staying in the UK.

@TheEldarGuy 6 ай бұрын

@@kimchi1977HBC was founded by the King of England, exactly for that purpose.

@DegeandSkinner 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to visit us here at Number 10 Savile Row, Tom

@S2Sturges 8 ай бұрын

my gran, bless her socks, would often wistfully comment that she believed a gentleman was never properly dressed without a hat....

@ForTheLoveOfSuits 8 ай бұрын

Love that store. I accidentally wandered past it on a trip to London last year. Bought a fabulous hat there.

@barrywa39 8 ай бұрын

Another wonderful episode in the series Tom. I wish that they were a bit longer.

@MrMarcob73 8 ай бұрын

I have around about 6 Lock&co tweed 8 peaces caps and linen flat caps. Love them so much.

@63bplumb 8 ай бұрын

Truly top drawer presentation. Thank you.

@rickeeeddleman5614 3 ай бұрын

The history of this is fascinating!!!!!!!!!!! Thank YOU!

@Finny14754 7 ай бұрын

I spent a lot of time in my youth hunting beaver .

@GiveMeBJJ 8 ай бұрын

Mind boggling for me that nowadays we can't reconstruct old technology.

@tfchamberlin 8 ай бұрын

Yes I completely agree.

@davidgraham5148 7 ай бұрын

I’m wondering if the reason would be that since this particular hat is not a daily staple as it was in the 1800’s and is now rarely worn, that the cost benefit of rebuilding would be simple a matter of the cost being more than it would be worth.

@rgcdn 7 ай бұрын

Not so much that we can’t, we won’t.

@lukeonuke 6 ай бұрын

@@davidgraham5148 its almost absolutly that

@chasemer6 5 ай бұрын

Yes. Just a couple, this fabric and Damascus steel are both lost with time.

@arslongavitabrevis5136 8 ай бұрын

Very nice presentation. Loved the touch of humour at the end with the out-takes. Congratulations on the choice of the tune, "Begin the Beguine" by the one and only Artie Shaw and his orchestra. For me, nothing beats a Fedora in elegance, particularly if it is slightly tilted. As Dean Martin used to say/sing: "A hat is not a hat till it´s tilted".

@MrHandle70 8 ай бұрын

In the face of the incessant undermining of British tradition and culture it is inspiring to see that these long established codes of dress still exist.

@apebass2215 29 күн бұрын

I think one of the reasons this channel is becoming popular is because people want to see their culture explored and celebrated for a change, rather than denigrated.

@MrHandle70 29 күн бұрын

@@apebass2215 You are so correct with your comment. We have now had subsequent generations being told that Great Britain was this colonial evil empire. When on the contrary we gave an awful lot more to the world than we took from it. As Kenneth Clarke once said, "I don't know what civilization is, but I know it when I see it". The social and cultural practices Great Britain pioneered at the time of Empire advanced the limits of refinement and taste but then sadly declined after the 1960s. But thankfully , as you point out these practices have survived and now seem to be flourishing once again. Sadly, the majority of the items featured are way above my pay grade. Nevertheless, it is still possible to treat oneself to items from Floris or Truefitt and Hill periodically.

@RichardEnglander 7 ай бұрын

Ah, I have one of their flat caps which could do with a service, I had another one but some wenche in Camden half-inched it.

@richoneplanet7561 8 ай бұрын

Wow - lead lined bowler hat? Gulp - Rough job on the shipyards - great video 👍 - 😮 the hat fitting machines!? That is some serious history 😊👍

@downingbethune8758 7 ай бұрын

I'll be picking up a Panama hat at Lock & Co when I pass through London next month on my way to Barcelona. Can't wait!

@koflondon1064 8 ай бұрын

These are very good videos. I have two things to say. Most beaver furs that were exported from Britain came from Canada. Sales greatly depleted the beaver population. Now there are too many of the animals in Canada. They are hungry and destructive. More importantly, Lock and Co. do not make their own hats. Many of them are made by the iconic Christys' Hats. Christys' also make hates for Bates.

@stewartbone4236 15 күн бұрын

In China apparently…..

@ForTheLoveOfSuits 8 ай бұрын

Very interesting and informative video.

@philiplewis7252 8 ай бұрын

Great video! Immensely informative and enjoyable, thank you. Just as an additional piece of information. Both bowler hats and top hats are commonly used in the equestrian world. The top hat has been used by fox hunters for many years. They are usually seen in the "shire packs" and are worn in conjunction with a cutaway tail coat. They are also used in dressage and ridden show horse competitions. The bowler hat is also used in the hunting field,mainly pre the main season,and worn with tweed hacking jackets,and a shirt and tie. This type of outfit is generally referred to as ratcatcher. They are also considered standard dress for male judges at both in hand,and ridden horse shows,and also for their male stewards, in particular at higher level events. I am looking forward to the next instalment. Kindest regards.

@PakiRaja 8 ай бұрын

first thing i thought of when the video popped up was the phrase "mad as a hatter", was pleasantly surprised that you addressed the origin of the term.

@billy1673 5 ай бұрын

We really need to bring back fedoras and bowlers.

@peternottingham6067 8 ай бұрын

As a film buff I think an episode about suits in the movies? James Bond maybe, how about the grey suit like LDC wore in Catch Me If You Can movie emulating JB? Was that from Saville Row? Fab subject and well presented. Well done. 100k subs soon!

@christianwestling2019 4 ай бұрын

Great video as per usual. I still have a great set of hair, but if I ever go bald, hats will be my go to solution.

@stevelee7963 8 ай бұрын

I like these films. The large number of jump cuts do make Tom appear a bit like Mr Cholmondley-Warner.

@RichardEnglander 7 ай бұрын

Yes, they should probably go with that TBH and put some crackle in too 😂

@hansm.picazo2550 3 ай бұрын

Can you do videos like this in Los Angeles or in the U.S. in general?

@uberseehandel 8 ай бұрын

When I went to Lock's back in the day, they fitted me with a Coke hat. Only bank clerks wore bowler hats.

@1951timbo 7 ай бұрын

Real class.

@clivejohnson9515 8 ай бұрын

The foreman in question was also nicknamed "the hat" for obvious reasons :-)

@daveedscottkorup 8 ай бұрын

Well done. I'm from Albuquerque NM where cowboy hats are everywhere as are leather boots with very pointed toes. My tastes include wearing hats everyday, just not cowboy hats. Not my thing. For a more old school look, what would you recommend for a gentleman with black and gray brindle and a white mustache and goatee? Thanks for your efforts.

@canadafree2087 7 ай бұрын

A bowler was often worn in the West as it was the hat the Englishman came over here with.

@cannedpineapple2702 8 ай бұрын

How much does one of their made to measure hats cost? I'm sure I could never justify the cost but I AM curious lol.

@johnsnelgrove7874 Ай бұрын

I have a Hamburg from Luck and co wonderful hat

@smgreenartsprivate 8 ай бұрын

I am glad top hats aren't worn much anymore probably just as well. Millinery is still a specialist and bespoke area of design for men and women. I can appreciate a well made suit and hat nonetheless :)

@JP_TaVeryMuch 8 ай бұрын

Oh I'm not so sure. When I was still in short shorts I couldn't wait to grow up: at least up to where I could get away with wearing a Top Hat. Just like Fagin's flock of dodgy geezers and crafty cockney cut~purses like in that Oliver musical.

@bartcharlow9807 5 ай бұрын

What is that thing draping down from your boutonniere button hole?

@Fidgottio 4 ай бұрын

Are you referring to his microphone?

@VictorineOtieno-sf2qz 8 ай бұрын

Is it me? Or you are the Real and original shop of KINGSMAN?!!!

@canadafree2087 7 ай бұрын

The shop in the movie was real, but it is Huntsman on Savile Row.

@Zaynidin 8 ай бұрын

Respectfully gentleman, if you're the oldest hatters in the world, why don't you offer traditional crown heights on any of your hats? Always wanted to don a topper from Lock & Co but amongst the fedoras and Panamas offered, none above a 5 inch crown height. Great vintage tools and lovely storefront, but alas when comes to brass tacks, only modern proportions offered and no 40's or 50's style crown heights! Rather disappointing to say the least.

@AngloSaxon1 4 ай бұрын

My grandma had a top hat made from beaver fur

@stephenmundane 8 ай бұрын

7:35 Someone didn't get the memo...

@siphotheguy1870 3 ай бұрын

How much do their baseball caps cost?

@johnsnelgrove7874 Ай бұрын

When I went to lock and co they had to measure my head because it’s so big and they use the last which is a kin to the film the abominable Dr Phibes they then stretched a hat that I chose to fit my head The other interesting thing was that on the wall leading from the front to the back of the shop were two pictures of the lasts that were taken from CHURCHILL’s head and Lord Lucan and Lord Lucan’s head was very pointed at the front and mine was very similar to CHURCHILL

@0IO 8 ай бұрын

I bought a fez from here not too long ago!

@kubricksmith 7 ай бұрын

Is it me or does he only take us through 4 hats when he said 5?

@iainsanders4775 8 ай бұрын

Could we have one on adjustments made top female versions of Military Dress uniforms.. If you dare..

@thom-bennett-tailoring 8 ай бұрын

I love hats and have my favourite fedoras and panamas for the changing seasons, TBH I tend to get mine from Chritsy's, nevertheless I would love a bespoke hat from Lock. I love measuring devices especially those used in hat production. More men should wear "proper" hats and not the ubqutous baseball/truckers caps and beanies.

@VictorineOtieno-sf2qz 8 ай бұрын

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