Stephen Jones’ hats: A party on your head

斯蒂芬·琼斯的帽子:头顶上的狂欢派对

The Documentary Podcast

2025-10-06

26 分钟
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After growing up in the north of England British milliner Stephen Jones went on to become a pioneering British hat maker working in Paris. He has been creating avant-garde designs for the last 45 years, inspired by Surrealist art, trailblazing fashions at New Romantic club nights, and cinema. He was friends with pop star Boy George who wore his hats, and he famously created a tweed crown for Vivienne Westwood. Rather than a mere accessory, he aims to transform a hat into a statement of identity, and has collaborated with designers like Jean Paul Gaultier and Dior, helping to revitalise fine hat-making skills inspired by looks from copies of Vogue from the 1940s, 50s and 60s. The prestigious Palais Galliera fashion museum in Paris holds exhibitions every year, showcasing how fashion has evolved from the 18th century to the present day. Its focus is on the most iconic designers and Stephen Jones is one of only two hat makers ever to be included – a huge honour. Rosa Johnston-Flint joins Stephen in Paris as his retrospective is about to close and visits his workshop as he prepares his Spring-Summer 2026 collection for London Fashion Week.
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  • The hat maker Stephen Jones famously made hats for 1980s pop icons like Boy George and royalty like Diana Princess of Wales.

  • He created a tweed crown for British fashion designer Vivian Westwood.

  • He calls hats a party on your head.

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  • Stephen grew up in the northwest of England, the son of an engineer.

  • And today his hats are seen at the Met Gala in New York and on the runways of Paris,

  • a city which has embraced him.

  • He's only the second hat maker to have an exhibition in his honour at the prestigious Palais Galliere fashion museum,