Custom-made hats in Paris
Courtois Paris is a hatter and glove maker whose values are a love of craftsmanship and excellent know-how.
Because every head has its own headgear, you just have to find the right one!
Maison Courtois offers a wide range of creations and the option to create your own. Your shape, your colors.
The Courtois spirit is to offer you high-quality pieces personalized for you, respecting artisanal manufacturing.
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I CHOOSE MY SHAPE
Are you planning a big event? A wedding, a ceremony, the Prix de Diane, or simply looking for that rare gem? Whether it's a small or large hat, we'll find the hat you need! A multitude of models await you. Try them on and have fun. We'll be there to advise you. It's all a question of face and style, and you'll be surprised to discover "THE" hat of your dreams. You can find some wedding hat inspiration here .
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I CHOOSE THE COLORS AND MATERIALS
Depending on your outfit, the season, your style or the nature of the event, we will choose the different materials for the creation: felt, straw, sisal, buntal, parasisal or parabuntal ... But also all the elements of the trim: ribbons, flowers, feathers or others if you have a very specific idea. Then with the help of our color charts, we will choose the color range best suited to your complexion and your outfit.
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I PLACE AN ORDER BY CONTACTING THE SHOP
Have you made up your mind? Then it's time to hand over the reins to our hatter and his team of milliners. With patience and trust, your hat will be perfect! Whether you live in the provinces or abroad, we can deliver your hat anywhere in the world. Still unsure? Check out the testimonials from our ambassadors! Because for us, your satisfaction is our motivation!
Hair felt
Sisal
Hair felts
Silk lace
Silk flowers
Silk flowers
Large grain
Taupe hair felts
Navarette Straws
Wheat straw
Buntal straws
Silk tulle
Flemish felts
Printed hair felts
Feathers
Bali Buntal
Sewing braids
Sewn straws
How to create a custom hat?
Thanks to our team of specialized milliners, you will be advised throughout your creation. Find us in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, at 8 rue Babylone , a few steps from Le Bon Marché or in the Quartier du Marais, 17 rue Sévigné !
You'll start by trying on a variety of shapes to find out which ones flatter you the most, which ones make you feel comfortable, and which ones suit your personality. Once you've decided on the shape—whether it's wide-brimmed, narrow-brimmed, turned-down, or simply a fascinator—you can determine what changes you'd like to make: narrow the brim, make it looser? It's possible.
Next, you'll consider a trim, whether it's a flower, a knot, a veil, or a simple ribbon! Finally, depending on your outfit (especially if it's for a ceremony or a wedding), you'll choose the colors. Our hatter can dye the straw to match your dress or shoes!
All you have to do now is make up your mind... And don't worry, our experienced team is here to help you!
When to create a custom hat?
There are no rules when deciding to make your own hat. There are as many hats as there are head sizes and desires... It's up to you to imagine the one you'd love!
And because a hat can be worn for a ceremony or for every day, there are plenty of occasions! Courtois will help you create your hat, for women and men, according to your skin tone, your body shape, your tastes, or the season. Wear a hand-woven straw panama hat to protect you from the sun in summer or a fur felt hat to keep you warm in winter! Choose an elaborate style or a simple, casual look that allows you to wear your headgear every day.
What makes Courtois pieces different?
Courtois custom-made pieces are all French creations, made in our workshops in Normandy or Paris. Handmade , our creations are personalized according to your tastes and are part of a range of unique pieces. Caps, fascinators, sun hats, or top hats are sometimes made with antique materials such as 19th-century felt, with a unique value.
Courtois perpetuates the millinery tradition by offering a maximum of the most precious materials: ostrich feathers, ribbons, silk flowers...
Come and discover original models in our stores or on our website!
