Tilley

Tilley was started by Alex Tilley, a self employed art consultant. A keen sailor, Alex was frustrated with hats that blew off his head, sank when they fell into the water or shrunk when they got wet.

He decided to oversee the creation of his own ideal sailing hat, he designed and made a hat for himself and began to sell them as a hobby when other sailors asked for them. It is from these humble beginnings that the Tilley brand was born.

Today, Tilley create innovative hats and clothing that encompass the ever-changing needs of travellers – that not only keeps up with these needs, but exceeds their expectations.