• The stiff premium 100% wool felt used in the Orwell is comfortable, water resistant, and certainly iconic.
• 5cm brim turns up at the edges for the signature look every bowler has to have.
• Catch the eye when you’re in town thanks to the sleek cotton ribbon trim, and matching feather.

Rediscover a style from times gone by, and bring it right up to date for the modern day with the Orwell bower. The stiff felt holds the shape and form of the bowler, but still provides just enough give for that comfortable fit you can wear all day long. The 9 cm crown height provides a classic look, and is perfectly complimented by the 5 cm brim with upturned sides. A removable feather and cotton trim finish the Orwell to the highest of standards.

Dressing the part is all about adding those luxurious accessories to your wardrobe that you can’t do without. The Orwell allows you to indulge your love of all things iconic and regal, and to do it in a way that makes you proud to wear it.

United Kingdom - Free standard delivery via Royal Mail is offered on all hats to UK destinations.  Standard delivery normally takes 2-4 days. Next working day delivery is also available at checkout.

EU - Free Standard Delivery is offered on all hats to EU countries.  Normally we will send European deliveries with DPD or a local courier on a fully tracked service.  Delivery times vary from country to country - for most destinations it will be 3-7 days from ordering.  We pay all import duties, taxes and VAT for our EU customers.

USA - Free Standard Delivery:  In the USA delivery is free on all hats.  Normally we will send US deliveries with USPS on a fully tracked service.  Delivery times vary - for most destinations it will be 3-7 days from ordering.  An Express USA (2-4 day) delivery service is also available at checkout.  Orders below $900 do not normally attract import duty or taxes.

Rest of the World - If you would like to order from elsewhere, the cost will be displayed as you go through the checkout process. Please be aware, if you are ordering for delivery outside the UK, EU or USA you may need to pay customs duties or import taxes.

We know that finding the right hat can be difficult and getting that perfect fit is important.  So we are committed to being flexible when it comes to returns and exchanges.  If you are not happy with your purchase for any reason, you can return it (within 90 days of receipt) for an exchange or full refund.

Returns from the UK, EU or USA are free. Please click here for our full returns policy and instructions.

If you are not sure what your hat size is, please follow these simple instructions to find your size.

Measure your head at the level you would want the hat to sit at when you are wearing it.  This can vary a little according to your personal preference, but normally it would be across the middle of the forehead, pass a thumb’s width above your ears and around the widest part of the back of your head. 

Use a tape measure or a piece of string to find your size in centimetres.

Once you have the measurement in centimetres, this should be the hat size for you.  You may wish to move up or down one size if you prefer a particularly loose or tight fit.

Our fuller sizing and measuring instructions can be found here: Borges & Scott Hat Sizing