Made To Order
The Trilby
A smaller, sharper classic with a century of character.
The Trilby takes its name from George du Maurier’s 1894 novel Trilby, where the style was worn by the title character. It later became a defining hat of 20th-century fashion, known for its compact proportions and distinctive dipped front brim.
Our traditional Trilby is crafted from premium felt, with a smaller crown and proportions than a Fedora and a 5.5cm brim dipped at the front.
A heavier-weight felt creates a stiffer, more structured crown and brim.
Please note:
Our felt hats are bespoke and made to order, with an approximate 4-week lead time. Felt colours are subject to availability.
For customisation options or questions about this style, please contact Liz at liz@hillshats.co.nz.
Made To Order
Every Made to Order hat is handcrafted in our Wellington workshop, just for you. View our guide and take a look at the timeline below to see what to expect from placing your order through to your finished hat.
How It Works
Made to order guide
Our made to order felt experience allows you to create a hat that’s uniquely yours, from choosing your preferred style and colour through to the finishing details. Each hat is...
How to clean and reshape your felt
A well-made hat is designed to be worn, and with a little care, it can last for years. Learn how to gently clean, reshape and store your Hills Hat so...
Choosing the right flat cap for your face shape
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Caring for your oilskin
Built for weather and made to age beautifully, our oilskin hats only get better with wear. Learn how to clean, re-wax and care for your oilskin to preserve its character...
The charming lady serving, just looked at my head and told me the (correct) size. She invited me to try on and take time wearing whatever I chose. She was a goldmine of information, and I look damn fine in my new hat. It was a pleasure to do business with you.
What a great asset to NZ and Lower Hutt this shop and factory is. The quality of the hats is unparalleled. I have purchased driving caps / paperboy caps and my favorites are the caddy caps. Looking for a mafia hat to complete my collection.
I bought two driving caps from Hills Hats, and they are exquisite. They are so comfortable and the quality is second to none. Extremely welcoming service and the whole process was easy. I would highly recommend!
Purchased a belt and a Trilby from Hills Hats. The quality is brilliant. My husband loves his gifts. Thank you for the great service.
