Heritage Headwear
Our story
In the heart of the UK, a lineage of artistry has been threading its way through the fabric of time—this is the story of Apollo Hats. Born from a heritage rich with skilled hatters, we are the custodians of an ancient craft, our hands moving in the same rhythms as those who laid the foundation of this noble trade.
Our journey is interwoven with the same pioneering techniques that our forebears mastered. Every hat we produce is a tapestry of traditional methods, an homage to the past, a commitment to the enduring legacy of British millinery excellence.
Weaving the Landscape into our Hats
The landscape around us whispers of old tales and legends. On the Chiltern Meridian line of the Ridgeway, where the very earth pulses with untold stories, we find our inspiration. Here, where the Red Kite eagles cast their majestic silhouettes against the sky, we forge our connection with nature and its ancient wisdom.
Our materials are as authentic as our heritage. Hazel, willow, and elder—each sourced from the same local grounds that nourished our ancestors' creativity. Flint and hag stones, imbued with the energies of the earth, are bathed in the restorative waters of Oxfordshire's Cumnor Physic Well. These treasures are then lovingly charged under the luminescent glow of a full moon, ready to be woven into the very essence of our hats.
At Apollo Hats, every piece is more than an accessory; it's a conduit of the mystique and enchantment that the Chiltern landscape offers. We don't just create hats—we craft heirlooms that carry the potent magic of sacred folklore, the proud echoes of lineage, and the profound connection to the land. These are not just hats. They are guardians of a story that continues to unfold with each wearer, beneath the watchful dance of the Red Kite and the celestial guide of the moonlit sky.
“It is through the crown chakra that we receive the universe's boundless wisdom, an infinite stream of consciousness that nourishes our spiritual growth.”
- Apollo Headwear