Laird Hatters

Laird Hatters is a British independent hatters known for its dedication to traditional craftsmanship and contemporary style. Each hat is designed and handmade by skilled artisans, using time-honoured techniques such as hand-blocking, steaming, stitching, and finishing. With a commitment to quality materials—fine felts, premium tweeds, linens, and leathers—Laird Hatters creates pieces that balance heritage with modern design, offering distinctive styles for both men and women. Founded on the belief that craftsmanship should be personal, sustainable, and built to last, Laird Hatters produces hats in small batches, ensuring attention to detail at every stage. From classic trilbies and fedoras to flat caps and bold statement pieces, each hat reflects the individuality of the wearer. With a shop in Cambridge and a working workshop located in Hertfordshire, Laird Hatters continues to champion British making, combining artistry, authenticity, and style in every handmade piece.

Welcome to Laird Hatters Cambridge!

Meet our Cambridge Store Manager-

I’m Carly, my team and I are here to help you find the perfect hat or cap for your style and needs. My go-tos are a Beret or our Daisy Bakerboy, they go with my personal style really well and help my tie my outfit together. Favourites with the rest of the team here are the Country Crushable Fedora, Shelby ‘Brooklyn’ Newsboy and a classic Tweed Flat cap. I’m a firm believer that there is a hat or cap for everyone and part of the fun is trying on different styles. So whether you are a hat aficionado or looking for help finding the right style, come in and see us at 4 Green Street and the team and I will be happy to help.

At the Green Street shop we offer a hat sizing and cleaning service.

About us

Laird create hats and caps of distinction for both men and women, and are passionate about sourcing the best British cloths, and supporting British textile manufacturing. A Laird hat evokes a rich English and Scottish heritage, with a modern nuance. The great fabric finishes and rich colour palettes make their headwear stand out, as well as the wonderful craftsmanship. The Laird look is slick, with strong lines, deep colours and bold statements.

Laird Hatters aim to always give their clients a wonderful, stylish product, but also great service in shops or online: friendly, personal, prompt and informative. Laird Hatters will make you look and feel great! You can also browse Laird utility line, created to make comfortable, hard wearing clothes for bold individuals with style and character. Made in England and using the best of British cloths for Urban and Country living.

Shop Photo Credits: @clairereynolds_photography

Product Photo Credits: @bjornfranklin