Vintage M&S Tweed Hat Olive Green Wool Country Bucket Trilby Small 6 3/4 6 7/8
£30.00
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Vintage M&S Tweed Hat Olive Green Wool Country Bucket Trilby Small 6 3/4 6 7/8
£30.00
Item Overview
- Type: Gents Casual Country Trilby / Walking Bucket Hat
- Designer / Artist: British Heritage Outerwear Designer
- Brand: Marks & Spencer (M&S)
- Manufacturer: Marks and Spencer PLC
- MPN: T09 08334/4707T
- Place of Origin: Sri Lanka
- Style: Traditional British Countrywear / Retro Field & Stream / Gorpcore Utility
- Colour: Olive Green Mix Melange Tweed with Muted Crimson and Amber Flecks
- Design Era: Late 20th Century Vintage (c. 1990s)
- Material: 100% Pure New Wool Outer, Quilted Satin Comfort Lining, Grosgrain Fabric Inner Sweatband
- Set Includes: Single (1) Gents Lined Wool Tweed Hat
- Features: Official Woolmark Certification, Warm Onion-Quilted Interior, Multi-Stitched Structured Brim, Tonal Wrapped Hatband
- Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition
- Size & Capacity: Stamped size Small (Fitted size UK 6 3/4 to 6 7/8 // Equivalent to European 55cm to 56cm).
Dating & Historical Context
- Dating: This authentic piece of British high-street heritage dates from the mid-to-late 1990s. The internal tracking numbers (Style Prefix T09), the classic horizontal weave layout on the black satin label, and the specific composition block of the official Woolmark license registry serve as definitive diagnostics tracking this piece to M&S's coveted country leisure ranges from this era.
- Historical Note: For generations, Marks & Spencer anchored the wardrobe of the British countryside, combining high-grade raw materials with attainable premium styling. The T09 department code denotes their traditional, performance-led gentlemen's accessories line. Rather than using basic synthetics, M&S engineered this walking hat using 100% certified Pure New Wool, woven to mimic heavy-gauge Scottish estate tweeds. This robust build style has earned a major revival among modern collectors identifying with vintage country tailoring and the practical "outdoor archive" fashion movements.
Description
A superb synthesis of classic British tailoring and rugged seasonal utility, this vintage M&S country walking hat is a handsome addition to any heritage collection. Crafted from a thick, weather-resistant melange of pure new wool, the olive green tweed features a beautiful multi-tonal character accented by microscopic flecks of rich gold and earth reds. The silhouette bridges the formal shape of a soft trilby with the casual comfort of a field bucket hat, crowned with a matching self-fabric band around the base.
A superb synthesis of classic British tailoring and rugged seasonal utility, this vintage M&S country walking hat is a handsome addition to any heritage collection. Crafted from a thick, weather-resistant melange of pure new wool, the olive green tweed features a beautiful multi-tonal character accented by microscopic flecks of rich gold and earth reds. The silhouette bridges the formal shape of a soft trilby with the casual comfort of a field bucket hat, crowned with a matching self-fabric band around the base.
Expert Identification & Design Features:
- Certified Woolmark Standard: Carries the prestigious global emblem for pure new wool, guaranteeing high-calibre insulation, durability, and natural breathability.
- Insulated Onion-Quilted Lining: The interior features a plush, diamond-and-onion quilted satin capsule that cushions the crown while locking in heat during brisk autumn or winter walks.
- Reinforced Stitched Brim: The downturned perimeter brim is engineered with multiple rows of concentric structural stitching, ensuring it holds its form in the wind while shedding light showers effortlessly.
Condition Report
This woollen country hat is in exceptional vintage condition, showing minimal signs of previous wear. The exterior olive tweed is completely intact, displaying no thin spots, pulling threads, moth damage, or fading. The structural brim remains firm and holds its proper downturned shape without distortion. Internally, the quilted lining is pristine and clean, free from loose thread tracking, odours, or historic brow discoloration along the inner band. The woven size labels remain crisp and legible. Please review the detailed macro gallery photos to confirm the fabric texture and verify the physical scale.
This woollen country hat is in exceptional vintage condition, showing minimal signs of previous wear. The exterior olive tweed is completely intact, displaying no thin spots, pulling threads, moth damage, or fading. The structural brim remains firm and holds its proper downturned shape without distortion. Internally, the quilted lining is pristine and clean, free from loose thread tracking, odours, or historic brow discoloration along the inner band. The woven size labels remain crisp and legible. Please review the detailed macro gallery photos to confirm the fabric texture and verify the physical scale.
Shipping & Logistics
- Domestic Shipping: FREE UK TRACKED DELIVERY.
- Packaging: Securely packed inside a rigid box with protective tissue crown inserts to ensure the structured brim and crown geometry remain completely uncrushed during transit.
- Dispatch: Order before 12:00pm and we ship same day.
Returns & Payment Policies
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- Not as Described: In the unlikely event of an error in our listing, we will provide a full refund and cover the return postage costs.
- Change of Mind: We accept returns within 30 days; however, in these instances, the buyer is responsible for the return shipping costs.