The autumn winter 2011 collections saw a return to the distinguished look. Be it a Dick Tracy fedora, a Rat Pack trilby or a wide brim Quaker style number, the message was clear: the well dressed gentleman needs a hat this winter.
Here's our choice of the ten best
By Lanvin from brownsfashion.com
Fashion editors: Jo Jones and Helen Seamons
Photographer: Kevin Foord
Model: Jeremy Young at Models 1
Grooming: Juliana Sergot
Photograph: Kevin Foord
Classic vintage style at a wallet friendly price
Bailey of Hollywood 01946 818 275 Photograph: PR
Contrast this latte hued fedora with a dark suit for a contemporary look
By Rag & Bone from mrporter.com Photograph: PR
This felt wool trilby provides the perfect starting point to creating a classic gentleman's silhouette
From paulsmith.co.uk Photograph: PR
In steel grey wool and finished with a black braid trim, the quintessential accessory for a refined winter look
From reissonline.com Photograph: Jamie Laing/PR
Aside from the stylish qualities of wearing a hat there are also the practicalities of keeping your head warm and dry. And it doesn't have to cost you a fortune
From marksandspencer.com Photograph: PR
Channel the dapper gent on an afternoon's fishing trip with this feather festooned khaki trilby
From riverisland.com Photograph: PR
Lock and Co hatters have been producing hats since 1676. It is rumoured that a post card addressed to “The best hatters in the world, London” was once delivered to the company. We think this fedora is the perfect finishing touch to any outfit
By Lock and Co from mrporter.com Photograph: PR
For the men that love their labels - a herringbone number by Gucci
By Gucci from matchesfashion.com Photograph: PR
The wide brim and bold colour make this a statement hat- not for the shy and retiring
From bates-hats.co.uk Photograph: Richard Valencia/PR
This trilby style hat in grey with a brown ribbon trim and multi-coloured feathers will finish off a smart single breasted suit perfectly
By John Hats from matchesfashion.com Photograph: PR
