When you step into The Hattery on Katoomba Street, you aren’t just entering a retail store, you are secretly entering one of the last remaining hat design studios in Australia. For almost 40 years, our family business has been a fixture of the Blue Mountains, but our gaze stretches far beyond the mist of the Jamison Valley. While we are proud to be Australia’s leading specialist in iconic brands, our true identity lies in the craft of hat design.

Our transition from curators to designers happened naturally. We spent decades listening to enthusiasts and noticing what was missing from the global market. This led to the birth of the Federation IV.

We didn’t just order a new style; we reached back into history, using original 1920s hat blocks to resurrect a silhouette that had been lost to time. By refining the crown height and brim geometry, we created a piece that has since become a global benchmark for heritage headwear. It’s a testament to our belief that to move forward, you have to understand the architecture of the past.

That same design philosophy has now culminated in our very own label: The Wentworth Hat Company.

Named after our home town here in the Blue Mountains, this collection is the culmination of almost four decades spent at the fitting counter. We’ve taken every piece of feedback, every technical insight, every lesson learned and poured it into this range. The Wentworth Hat Company isn't about fast fashion; it’s about providing high-quality, reliable headwear that strikes the perfect balance between rugged durability and timeless style. When you wear a Wentworth, you are wearing a hat designed by people who live and breathe the trade.

Through our mail-order service, Hatsdirect, we consult with customers from London to Los Angeles, yet we still take the same pride in helping a local find their first "good hat" right here in Katoomba.

Our expertise isn't just in knowing what looks good, it’s in understanding the "bones" of a hat. We know how the felt should feel, how the sweatband should sit, and how a brim should be flanged to hold its shape through years of mountain weather.

At The Hattery, we don’t just sell hats; we curate, we consult, and through The Wentworth Hat Company,we create. We invite you to visit us in Katoomba to experience that difference for yourself, or join our global community online. Either way, you’re not just buying a hat; you’re joining a tradition of Australian design.