Mark Snoxell and Graham Gwyther have been designing and making occasion hats in Britain for more than thirty years, working from Luton, the town that has been at the centre of British hat making for generations. The family firm behind the label has deep roots in the trade, and that shows in how the pieces are finished.

The collection ranges from wide statement brims to saucers, cocktail hats, headbands and lighter fascinators, so there is something here whether you want to make an entrance or simply finish an outfit cleanly. What sets the designs apart is the balance they strike: the shapes have the drama of a catwalk piece, yet they sit comfortably enough to wear from the ceremony through to the evening.

Colour runs right across the palette, from soft neutrals to genuinely bold shades. Snoxell & Gwyther also dye to match for several occasionwear houses, which is why their hats pair so easily with a mother of the bride or mother of the groom outfit.