007 x Lock & Co. Limited Edition Collection celebrates 60 Years of James Bond

In celebration of the 60th anniversary of the James Bond films, Lock & Co. Hatters present a collection of 007-inspired hats for men and women.

Three Bond inspired hats are released today, with more hats coming later in the year.

James Bond Oddjob Bowler Hat - Goldfinger Edition

Lock & Co. James Bond Oddjob Bowler Hat - Goldfinger Edition

A square-top bowler hat that pays homage to the original by Lock & Co, made for Harold Sakata as Oddjob in Goldfinger (1964). In the film, Oddjob famously uses this hat, with special steel rim, to kill Tilly Masterson.

Harold Sakata as Oddjob in Goldfinger, wearing the Lock & Co hat
photo © Danjaq, United Artists

A true collector’s piece, made in the traditional way with a leather sweatband, a black mourning band and finished using exclusive Escorial wool.

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Shop at 007 Store (£795) and available at Lock & Co.

James Bond Auric Cap - Goldfinger Edition

This classic flat cap is inspired by Auric Goldfinger’s iconic cap worn in the movie Goldfinger (1964).

Lock & Co. James Bond Auric Cap - Goldfinger Edition

The cap is worn during the golf match between James Bond and Auric Goldfinger at Stoke Park.

James Bond (Sean Connery) and Auric Goldfinger (Gert Fröbe) in the movie Goldfinger
photo © Danjaq, United Artists

Made in a limited series, this collector's piece is crafted in the traditional way using historic millinery techniques.

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Available at the 007 Store (£245) or at the Lock & Co. website.

James Bond Vicenzo Fedora Hat - On Her Majesty's Secret Service Edition

The James Bond Vicenzo Fedora Hat is inspired by one worn by Tracy Di Vicenzo (Diana Rigg) in On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (1969).

The hat can be seen worn by Tracy when she comes to the bull fight and goes horse riding a horse with James Bond (George Lazenby).

This elegant women’s Andalusian style fedora handmade from 100% black Escorial wool with a flat brim.

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Shop at 007 Store (£395) and at the Lock & Co. website

All the 007 collection hats are handmade from russet Escorial wool, the style is hard-wearing, yet impeccably soft and can be worn casually or with formal attire. The particularly fine quality of wool comes from a rare sheep breed founded by King Philip II of Spain in 1584. Escorial is a rare and luxurious wool, which today can only be found in small numbers in Australia and New Zealand. The Escorial fibre is like a curled spring and when stretched throughout the production processes its natural memory returns it to the original curled state. It is this characteristic that makes Escorial hats lightweight and resilient.

Later in the year more 007 hats will be released and we can assume the future releases will include a hats worn by James Bond himself.

About Lock & Co.

Established in 1676, Lock & Co. is the oldest hat shop in the world, the oldest shop in London and one of the oldest family-owned businesses still in existence.

Their designs have graced the heads of some of the greatest figures in history from Admiral Lord Nelson, Sir Winston Churchill and Oscar Wilde, to David Beckham, Benedict Cumberbatch and Kate Moss. Founded by James Lock, the company is now run by the 7th generation of the family from the shop at No. 6 St. James’s Street, London and holds two Royal Warrants.

Lock & Co. hats have appeared in several James Bond films, including the Lock & Co Trilby Hat (Dr. No and From Russia With Love), and the Licence To Kill dove grey hat.

The 007 x Lock & Co. Limited Edition Collection is available today at the 007 Store and starting tomorrow, April 28th, at the Lock & Co. Hatter website and shop.