90 Years: Sustainability (9/10)

You could say that the last trend we tapped into with The English Hatter was the English Country Style — which became popular around 1830. OK, it has evolved a bit since then. But not in a way that requires us to participate in the fashion cycle where the 'old collection' goes on sale because the 'new collection' is ready.

And if you don't participate in that cycle, quality automatically becomes important. You make things that you can use for years. You buy something that you become attached to. That is sustainability. Not a goal in itself, but a pleasant side effect of solidity.

The majority of our collection is produced in Europe — under high standards, with respect for people, materials and the environment.

Two great examples are Saint James and Barbour. Saint James started in 1889 as a producer of knitwear for fishermen along the French coast, later developed into a Mediterranean style icon — and has been a permanent fixture in our store for over 40 years. Timeless and indestructible classics, from the Meridien striped shirt to the double-breasted Pecoat, all seasons are covered.

Barbour has been known for its wax jackets for over a century — the kind of jacket that you grow to love as an owner. Men regularly come into our store with a sad face to trade in their thirty-year-old model for a new one. Reluctantly, because the countless rain showers they have braved in their Barbour only make the jacket more beautiful.

That's why we at The English Hatter offer a repair and rewax service. Those who have their Barbour refurbished postpone the farewell - and that's worth it, according to many Barbour owners. That's sustainability too.

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  1. Meridien Modern Sweater
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    Meridien Modern Sweater
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    Levant Crew Neck T-Shirt
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Timeline

In this timeline we tell the story of The English Hatter through the moments, people, and products that have shaped the brand. From the roots of English Country Style—and our belief in contemporary slow fashion—to 1930s Amsterdam, when everyone wore a hat, and the Amsterdam of the sixties, when almost no one did. From collaborations with iconic brands to the development of our own collection.

And from that single shop on the Heiligeweg to the eleven stores across the Netherlands where you can still count on personal attention, slow fashion, and quality.

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