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Hat Hire - Royal Ascot

Read below for our new details about hiring a hat during the week of Royal Ascot.

SHIPPING OPTIONS

Studio Collection

If collecting and dropping off from the Studio, we will be open from 8am to 10pm during the week of Ascot, 16th-20th June - your hat must be returned by EOD, else a penalty may occur. Please contact us to arrange collection or delivery (London only). Collection can be made late the night before, subject to if it is out on rental already, or early the morning of your hire. 

Regarding returns, if your hat is being rented out the following day (we shall let you know and discuss timings), then your hat MUST be with us by the latest 8:30am if you are unable to get it to us the evening before. 

£0

Standard Shipping

For our standard shipping you must verify with the Studio if you are in need of this, as often during our busy week over Ascot, delivery to anywhere outside of London requires additional costs/timings that we may not be able to fulfil if someone else has hire the hat either the day before or the day after.

Shipping is also dependent on hat size and can therefore vary.

£POA

Royal Ascot Collection and Return

We're thrilled to share that we've been granted special permission to operate directly from the Owners' and Jockeys' Car Park (Car Park 2) at the Racecourse for the entire race week (16th–20th June). We will be based right next to the racecourse, meaning this is such a special and rare thing for us to have the opportunity to share with you.

This means you can now hire one of our hats and collect it at Ascot itself — no trip to London required! Making your life on the day SO much easier!

£50

Collecting your hat from Royal Ascot?

Here's how it will work:

  • Choose your hat from our collection HERE
  • Add our Royal Ascot Car Park 2 - Collection & Return for £50
  • Collect your hat from our team in the car park at 10:30 am on your day
  • Return it to us at the same spot by 7:00 pm
  • Owners' and Jockeys' Car Park (Car Park 2)

Our 1 day hire is designed to give as many people as possible access to something truly special to wear. If you've been waiting for a reason to say yes to renting a hat this year and accessibility to the Studio was the issue — this is it!

Please contact us if you have any issues or questions regarding our hire process. We will also do our best to accommodate returns and collections, so do not hesitate to ask just in case!

ADDITIONAL FAQs

You can browse our full hire collection here. Once you’ve chosen your preferred style, simply select your hire duration and dates, and agree to our Hiring Terms & Conditions. 

At checkout, your hire booking and a £150 refundable security bond will be confirmed. Enjoy your hat for your event and return it by your agreed date.

We offer three hire options to suit your schedule:

  • London Hire (Same-day return)
    Ideal for those based in London or attending events nearby. Pick up or receive the hat in the morning and return it by 6pm the same day. Return times may be extended during busy periods (e.g. Ascot week).

  • Standard Hire (3 days)
    Perfect for one-day events if you're not local. We recommend starting your hire the day before your event to ensure timely delivery. The hat must be returned by Day 3.
    Example: For an event on Wednesday 4th June, hire from Tuesday 3rd and return by Thursday 5th.

  • Extended Hire (7 days)
    Best suited for multiple events or destination weddings. Follows the same process as Standard Hire, with a longer return window of 7 days. 

A £150 refundable security bond is automatically added at checkout for ALL hire bookings. 

Your security bond will automatically be refunded to you upon safe return of the hat, as long as the hat is in pristine condition. Due to the limited availability of our hats and expensive materials used to construct them, your security bond will be forfeited if the hat is returned late, damaged (e.g. makeup stained or rain damaged), or lost. 

In the lead-up and duration of Royal Ascot, from the 5th-22nd June, it is only possible to do SAME-DAY RETURN unless discussed with us. If you require one of our pieces for longer than 1 day then please call the studio and we will do our best to accommodate.

The best option would be to collect and return your hat from us at Royal Ascot Racecourse.  

During Royal Ascot, we now offer 3 options for our 1 day hire; Studio Collection (£0), Standard Delivery (£POA - if required you must confirm with the Studio), and Ascot Pick-up and Drop-off (£50).

Studio Collection - £0

If collecting and dropping off from the Studio, we will be open from 8am to 10pm during the week of Ascot, 16th-20th June - your hat must be returned by EOD, else a penalty may occur. Please contact us to arrange collection or delivery (London only). Collection can be made late the night before, subject to if it is out on rental already, or early the morning of your hire. 

Regarding returns, if your hat is being rented out the following day (we shall let you know and discuss timings), then your hat MUST be with us by the latest 8:30am if you are unable to get it to us the evening before. 

Please contact us if you have any issues or questions regarding our hire process. We will also do our best to accommodate returns and collections, so do not hesitate to ask just in case!

OR

Collection at Royal Ascot (Car Park 2) - £50

We're thrilled to share that we've been granted special permission to operate directly from the Owners' and Jockeys' Car Park (Car Park 2) at the Racecourse for the entire race week (16th–20th June). We will be based right next to the racecourse, meaning this is such a special and rare thing for us to have the opportunity to share with you.

This means you can now hire one of our hats and collect it at Ascot itself — no trip to London required! Making your life on the day SO much easier!

OR

 Standard Shipping - £POA

For our standard shipping option you must con firm logistics with the team, to set up a time/date to get the hat to and from you. Unless we hear from you we shall expect you to be collecting and dropping your hire from the Studio by the required timings above.

Do not hesitate to contact the Studio for further information.

If a hat is lost or damaged beyond repair, you will be charged up to the full retail value of the piece, minus the £150 security bond already forfeited. You will find the retail value listed on each product page under ‘Important Information’. 

Each hire is for a single agreed period. We offer 3 hire durations (see question 2 for more information).

If you wish to hire a hat for more than 7 days, please contact us before booking to arrange extended hire terms and applicable fees. 

Currently, we only offer hat hire within the UK due to the delicate nature of our pieces and the logistics of international returns. For international customers, please contact the team to discuss potential options. Please note, additional fees will apply. 

All returns must be returned to our studio address on or before your return date.

Studio 4, 18 All Saints Road, London, W11 1HH

Postal returns must be sent via recorded delivery and securely packaged using the original materials, including the JCM hat box. Failure to return the JCM hat box will result in a £15 deduction from your security bond.

Note: All postage costs (both to and from you) are additional to (not included in) the hire fee.

Late returns will result in forfeiture of your security bond. This policy helps us honour back-to-back bookings, especially during busy periods such as Ascot. 

Yes, in-person appointments are available at our Notting Hill studio. For remote customers, we offer virtual consultations to help you choose the perfect hat.

Please note: All hire bookings are final - no refunds are issued if you change your mind or choose not to wear the hat.

All bookings are final and non-refundable. If you're unsure, we encourage visiting our studio or booking a virtual appointment for guidance before confirming your hire.

We’ll always do our best to accommodate last-minute requests. For up-to-date availability, check the product page of your chosen hat. Availability is limited during peak periods.

Of course! We understand you'll want to look your best. Just take care when handling the hat to avoid staining or damage.

Any such damage will result in loss of your security bond, and further charges may apply if the hat is beyond repair.

If you have any further questions regarding our hiring process, please contact the studio here

Book an appointment here.