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HERITAGE & CRAFT Before the show became a global phenomenon, the BBC came to us. Here is why — and what it means for the cap on your head. CHRISTYS' LONDON · MAY 2026 · 7 MIN READ There is a mo...

The History of Tartan — and Why We Wear It With Authority There is a detail in the Christys' story that tends to surprise people. Our founder, Miller Christy, was born in Scotland in 1748. He serve...

On 8th May 1945, Winston Churchill announced the surrender of Nazi Germany, marking Victory in Europe Day — a defining moment in British history and the end of war in Europe. As crowds gathered acr...

If you’re looking into the history of Christys hats, one of the most common questions is: Where were Christys hats actually made? The answer is more interesting than you might expect—because produc...

Late last year, in October, Zofia and I were contacted about the possibility of saving Christys’ the brand, the company already being insolvent . As we understand it, Christys had been avail...

Every summer, something interesting happens along the banks of the Henley Royal Regatta. It becomes more than a rowing event. It turns into a kind of unofficial dress rehearsal for British occasion...

Some collaborations feel inevitable—like they were always meant to happen. The partnership between Christys' Hats and Johnstons of Elgin is one of those rare alignments: two heritage brands, each a...

Cloth Woven at the Source For centuries Britain has been home to some of the world’s most respected textile mills. From the woollen mills of Yorkshire to the tweed houses of the Scottish Borders an...

The world of horse racing is filled with prestigious and historic races. The Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, the Cheltenham Gold Cup, the Prix de L’Arc de Triomphe, and the Grand National...