The Black Velvet Boater
A refined interpretation of the classic boater, handcrafted in rich black velvet felt and finished with a tonal grosgrain ribbon. Its clean, structured silhouette brings understated elegance to everyday dressing as well as more formal occasions, including memorial and funeral attire.
Hand-shaped in our London atelier.
Details & dimensions
Black velvet felt
Tonal grosgrain ribbon
Best suited to a 55 to 56 cm head size
100% handmade in London
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Perfect for
Cheltenham and the race calendar
Everyday wear
Made for you
It can be made in another size or another velvet felt colour, and the ribbon changed to suit you. Send a photograph and Monika will match it.
Bespoke colours
Every piece can be made in any colour. Send a photograph of your outfit or a fabric swatch and Monika will match it. Use the field above to tell us the colour you have in mind, or start a commission.
Size and fit
This piece is one size, shaped to sit securely. For an exact fit to your own head measurement, commission it in your size.
Not sure of your size? The size and fit guide shows how to measure properly and converts your measurement to UK and US hat sizes.
Delivery and returns
UK delivery is complimentary on orders of £100 or more, otherwise £14.99, 7 to 10 working days. Europe is £115.00, the United States is £180.00 and the rest of the world is £220.00, each tracked, insured and signed for. American clients can pay in US dollars at checkout.
Import duties are set by your customs authority and are separate from the shipping price. Ready to wear pieces may be returned within 14 days, unworn and in the original hatbox. Bespoke and made to order pieces cannot be returned unless faulty. Full detail on delivery and returns.
Made in the London atelier
Designed and made by hand by Monika Perlińska, around thirty-five years at the craft and twenty of them in London. She qualified at a school of millinery in Poland, spent five years making hats in Philip Treacy’s atelier for the royal family and for names from film and music, then seven years as head milliner at Jane Taylor.
More on the designer, and how a piece is kept in the care guide.
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Speak directly with Monika about this piece, the colour or the fit. She answers personally.
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The atelier
Designed and made in the London atelier
Every piece is designed and made by hand by Monika Perlińska. She qualified at a school of millinery in Poland and refined her craft in an atelier with a century of tradition, then spent five years making hats in Philip Treacy’s atelier and seven years as head milliner at Jane Taylor.
One pair of hands makes your hat. It is never made twice, and it can be made in any colour.
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Ways to be fitted
Every commission begins with a conversation. Monika replies personally.
In person, London
Try shapes on, see colours against your skin and hold materials against your outfit. Bring the outfit if you can, or a swatch and a photograph.
Book an appointmentBy video, anywhere
Consult with Monika from any time zone. Send photographs of your outfit beforehand and she will have shapes and materials ready. Your finished piece ships to the United States in 7 to 10 working days.
Book a video consultationPrivate service
One client at a time, arranged directly with Monika. Your commission is discussed with no one and made by her hands alone.
Private service