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Creating The Hat Of A Hero - The Indiana Jones Poet
The brand's collaboration with this incredibly popular franchise began back in 1980 when director Steven Spielberg wanted a specific look for the a...
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British Craftsmanship
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The Making of the Indiana Jones Destiny Poet
Herbert Johnson’s specialist hatting workshops in England,
continue to handcraft Civilian, Traditional & Military headwear beyond reproach.
Using the same methods and techniques employed since the company's inception in 1889.Proud providers of bespoke headwear for the individual and enjoying a rich, successful and continuing relationship with the worlds of Royalty, Theatre and Film.
Discover some of Herbert Johnson’s highest-rated and best-selling products right now.
Featured Collection
Verve - Navy Merino
£285.00
Ukiyo - Vivid Blue Merino
£270.00
Rococo - Deep Violet Merino
£285.00
Grace - Bordeaux Velour Rabbit
£480.00
Verve - Camel Merino
£285.00
Ukiyo - Camel Merino
£270.00
Strand Panama - Brown
£220.00
handcrafted with
integrity and quality
The Herbert Johnson teams of artisans are made up of our highly skilled and specialist hatters who work in our various workshops throughout the country. Our primary Civilian Hatting workshop is newly moved to Cambridge and our Military & Traditional headwear workshop is in London.
Handcrafted Favourites
Raiders Poet - Deep Sable Rabbit
£495.00
Cairo Poet - Deep Sable Rabbit
£495.00
Seaplane Poet - Storm Rabbit
£495.00
The Major - Black Rabbit
£595.00
Temple Poet - Sable Rabbit
£495.00
Crusade Poet - Deep Sable Rabbit
£495.00
Destiny Poet - Nutmeg Rabbit
£495.00
Our place in
Cinematic History
Herbert Johnson enjoys a long, successful and continuing relationship with the worlds of both theatre and film. Perhaps our most famous are the iconic Poet hats commissioned for the original trilogy Indiana Jones movies. Iconic hats with enduring popularity that we proudly continue to produce today.
Cinematic icons Collection
Raiders Poet - Deep Sable Rabbit
£495.00
Cairo Poet - Deep Sable Rabbit
£495.00
Seaplane Poet - Storm Rabbit
£495.00
The Major - Black Rabbit
£595.00
Temple Poet - Sable Rabbit
£495.00
Crusade Poet - Deep Sable Rabbit
£495.00
Destiny Poet - Nutmeg Rabbit
£495.00
4th Dr Who Poet
£495.00
HERBERT JOHNSON OTHER COLLECTIONS
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NEW ARRIVALS
Slim Cap - Brown Melange Wool
£185.00
Slim Cap - Olive Melange Wool
£185.00
4th Dr Who Poet
£495.00
Rococo - Deep Violet Merino
£285.00
Grace - Bordeaux Velour Rabbit
£480.00
Quaintrelle - Hot Pink Merino
£480.00
Grace - Blush Velour Rabbit
£480.00
Discover what our clients have said about us & our hats...
"I collected my Raiders Rabbit Poet today and I'm so happy with it! It fits perfectly and it's so comfortable. The customer service was excellent!... In addition, all of the staff were really friendly and helpful"...
"The Herbert Johnson 'Indiana Jones' Poet hat is the work of a kind, attentive, and meticulous master Hatter to make an accurate and quality Indy fedora to offer the true Indy fan"...
"Beautiful! Exceeds my expectations. I absolutely love my hat. Your service, craftsmanship and dedication to an art which I fear is dwindling is impeccable... I look forward to my next hat! You have truly outdone yourselves."
"The refurbished hat arrived... a most remarkable job on a hat I thought to be beyond redemption. My wife saw it and thought I had purchased a new one... This was fantastic service. You must have another life as a magician"...
"How DID you find such a perfect felt! This is brown, I swear to it! But then I see it outside and it's grey! It's spot on! Seriously impressive... this is way more than I expected! Thank you for your work! I'm blown away!
"Thanks for making this wonderful marvelous hat!... absolutely the hat I have envisioned for the last 7 years, thanks a lot. I have to get some more space back home so I could order more"...
The Swaine brands enjoy a rich history and heritage both individually and collectively. With such an extensive variety of skills in custom handcrafting within one group and a long ongoing tradition of collaborations and custom commissions for film, VIP's and royalty, we have garnered a great deal of media attention. browse our blog articles below for more information.
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New 'Paratus' Hat Collections Launched!
Inspired by the famous Herbert Johnson motto emblazoned on our brand shield ~ 'Nunquam Non Paratus' (or 'Never Unprepared'), we created this stunni...
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