Comments on: Where can I find a bowler hat on my Scotland holiday?

Question: Where can I find a bowler hat on my Scotland holiday?

cowbellemoo — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 16:47:05 -0800

Where can I find a formal bowler hat in Glasgow or Edinburgh?

I've been watching The Avengers for a few weeks and I've got it into my mind to purchase a bowler hat while I am on vacation in Scotland to visit a friend. I would like a clerk to measure my head and offer just the right-sized hat (my head is large). I'm willing to spend $100-$200 (50-100 pounds, right?).

I'll be staying in Glasgow for most of the trip with a likely day trip to Edinburgh. My friend scouted out a department store for me, but didn't find a single bowler. Google has only given me disappointment. Does anyone know of a proper haberdasher or formal menswear shop (or chain) which carries high-quality bowlers in abundance?

By: Flitcraft

Flitcraft — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 17:22:29 -0800

This might be tricky but if you get stuck remember Armstrong's Vintage Clothing in the Grassmarket in Edinburgh. You wont get an assistant measuring your head but you might find a good second hand bowler. I like hats and I don't know anywhere else in Edinburgh which would do a bowler. You might have better luck in Glasgow.

By: brautigan

brautigan — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 18:18:56 -0800

Fabhatrix in Edinburgh's Grassmarket does men's bowlers.

Can't think of anywhere in Glasgow that would sell them. Try asking Queens Michelle and Marie at Kingdom Of Style, experts in vintage clothing n millinery in Glasgow.

By: Abiezer

Abiezer — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:26:14 -0800

Could you ring up an Orange Lodge and ask where they buy theirs?

By: cowbellemoo

cowbellemoo — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 06:03:06 -0800

Heh! I emailed a Orange Lodge in Glasgow and they said "We purchase them from a supplier in London."

I've also emailed a Kingdom of Style writer, but have yet to hear back.

Thanks all. I'll plan to visit Fabhatrix unless anything else turns up.

By: cowbellemoo

cowbellemoo — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 07:07:54 -0800

Fabhatrix had em in multiple sizes, and I am quite satisfied with my bowler.