Christy's Fur Felt Top Hat
Created in the final decade of the 18th Century, the Top Hat subsequently became the conventional headwear of the British gentleman. Christys' Fur Melusine is the finest form of this iconic hat. Made of luxurious fur felt, and finished with a fabric band. 100% Beaver Fur Felt 5 1/4" Crown Guaranteed for Life exclusively by BeauChapeau Hat Shop Guaranteed for Life : A fine hat is an investment. At BeauChapeau, we want you to be confident in your investment and ensure that your chosen hat looks just as good in five years as it does today. We inspect each hat to make sure that it is free from manufacturer’s defects and will withstand daily wear and tear. If your hat should happen to wear out, simply return it to us and we will be happy to repair or replace it free of charge.
Materials
Color — Black
Between sizes? Take the larger — sweatbands can be padded.
Questions, answered
Brush gently with a soft-bristled brush, following the nap. Spot-clean with a barely damp cloth; never soak felt or straw.
Felt breathes more than you would expect, but for high heat we point you to Panama, raffia and straw weaves.
Most styles run to 7 5/8. For anything beyond, request a custom fit — larger blocks are a specialty of our makers.
Yes — that is exactly what custom requests are for. Tell us the hat and the change; we will see what our makers can do.
Each hat ships boxed and crown-supported from the maker or our studio. Details are confirmed by email before anything moves.
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