An article in WWD written by Sam Conti – see the full article here.
22 June 2022
“Getting real” – Article in Woman’s Wear Daily
28 May 2022
Cult Shop – ‘How to spend it magazine’ Financial Times
“The Hackney hat maker that can’t be topped” – Thrilled to announce that J Smith Esquire’s atelier is the featured ‘Cult Shop’ in today’s Financial Times ‘How to spend it’ magazine. The feature can also be seen online
22 May 2022
Platinum Launch
The brand new collection named ‘Platinum’, in honour of the Queen’s Jubilee. These twelve unique ‘occasion wear’ hats are a timeless collection to be worn throughout the season. They will see you through Ascot, Henley, or any wedding – do take a look.
The hats are available to buy by appointment at the atelier. To book an appointment click here
14 February 2022
J Smith Esquire × Gladstn
A collaboration with luxury luggage brand Gladstn London. We created a unique alternative to the traditional hat box, a carry-on piece of luggage, large enough for your wide brimmed hat and small enough to take on your flight for a trip away, around town or a special occasion.
Follow the link to see more details and to purchase,
26 January 2022
‘The Gilded Age’ Launch
Justin worked closely with Kassia Walicka-Maimone to create bespoke hats for the lead character ‘Bertha Russell’ in the first series of ‘The Gilded Age’ by Julian Fellowes.
2022
22 June 2022
“Getting real” – Article in Woman’s Wear Daily
28 May 2022
Cult Shop – ‘How to spend it magazine’ Financial Times
22 May 2022
Platinum Launch
14 February 2022
J Smith Esquire × Gladstn
26 January 2022
‘The Gilded Age’ Launch
2021
1 December 2021
‘The Great – Season 2’ Launch
5 November 2021
‘Amy: Beyond the Stage’ – Design Museum Commission
21 October 2021
Swatch Commission
7 September 2021
‘Everybodys Talking About Jamie’ Release
9 July 2021
‘Building the Ark’ Web Series Doccumentary
8 July 2021
J Smith Esquire × Royal College of Art, T-Shirt
7 June 2021
Swatch Commission for ‘Building the Ark’ 2021
25 May 2021
‘Cruella’ Launch
2020
27 August 2020
Editorial – Numéro × Balenciaga Special
4 February 2020
‘Dolittle’ Launch
2019
18 October 2019
Maleficent Review featuring Justin Smith
16 October 2019
‘Maleficent Mistress of Evil’ Launch
15 October 2019
‘Désidération’ Collaboration Exhibition, Paris
10 September 2019
Interview – Benyon Estate
6 March 2019
Editorial – ‘How to Spend it’, Financial Times
27 February 2019
‘Dolittle’ Launch
2018
28 September 2018
‘Hats off to Hats’ Exhibition in Switzerland
1 January 2018
‘The Last Jedi’ Star Wars Launch
2017
13 November 2017
J Smith Esquire Feature in GQ
14 September 2017
New Flagship Shop Opening in London
17 August 2017
‘The Fundamentals of Fashion Design’ Book Launch
9 June 2017
‘Gold’ Collection Private View
8 June 2017
‘Gold’ – Installation at Herrick Gallery, Piccadilly London
7 June 2017
‘Gold’ 10 Year Anniversary Collection
31 May 2017
J Smith Esquire × YKK Private View
21 May 2017
J Smith Esquire × YKK
15 May 2017
‘Millinery Essentials Course’ at Pinewood Studios
2016
19 July 2016
Justin Smith Wins Generali Future Award at ITS
2015
1 December 2015
‘By the Sea’ Launch
1 September 2015
‘Pan’ Launch
14 August 2015
‘The Man from U.N.C.L.E’ Launch
6 March 2015
J Smith Esquire × Aganovich
19 February 2015
J Smith Esquire in Italian Vogue
2014
29 September 2014
Amal’s Wedding Hat
19 August 2014
‘Black’ Private View
18 August 2014
‘Black’ Collection Exhibition
8 August 2014
‘Black’ Collection Invite
28 May 2014
‘Maleficent’ Headdress by J Smith Esquire
18 May 2014
Justin featured in Sunday Times Style
3 March 2014
J Smith Esquire × Aganovich
2013
2 October 2013
‘Destination’ S/S Collection Launch
15 April 2013
‘Signature’ A/W Collection Launch
14 March 2013
J Smith Esquire × Stella McCartney
2012
27 September 2012
J Smith Esquire × (Es)* Artisanal Milan
27 June 2012
BT Artbox Project
16 June 2012
‘Jubilee’ Collection Launch
2 March 2012
J Smith Esquire × Cunnington & Sanderson
21 February 2012
J Smith Esquire × Emilio de la Morena
17 February 2012
‘Invincible’ A/W Collection Launch
1 February 2012
J Smith Esquire × (Es)* Artisanal Rome
2011
15 November 2011
‘Air Squared’ Show at Jakarta Fashion Week
29 September 2011
J Smith Esquire × Aganovich
19 September 2011
‘5’ – A Retrospective Exhibition at the Guoman Hotel
16 September 2011
‘Air’ S/S Collection Launch
20 August 2011
Justin’s Trip to Indonesia for the British Council ‘YFE’ Award
30 June 2011
J Smith Esquire × (ES)* Artisanal at Alta Roma
30 June 2011
J Smith Esquire at Limited/Unlimited, Alta Roma
2 April 2011
J Smith Esquire × (Es)* Artisanal
24 February 2011
J Smith Esquire × Aganovich
24 February 2011
J Smith Esquire × RA Showroom
24 February 2011
J Smith Esquire × Mother of Pearl
2010
26 September 2010
‘Illuminated’ S/S Collection Launch
19 September 2010
Justin Named ‘Young Fashion Entrepeneur of the Year 2011’
24 July 2010
J Smith Esquire × Italian Vogue’s Young Talents
8 June 2010
J Smith Esquire × Matthew Herbert
5 March 2010
J Smith Esquire × Manish Arora
2 March 2010
J Smith Esquire × Moschino
25 February 2010
Justin Named Finalist for ‘Young Fashion Entrepeneur of the Year Award’
20 February 2010
‘Shade’ A/W Collection Launch
2009
18 September 2009
‘Light’ S/S Collection Launch
18 September 2009
J Smith Esquire × Hobbs
18 September 2009
J Smith Esquire × Aganovich
4 March 2009
‘Three’ Showcases at Paris Fashion Week
20 February 2009
‘Exploring Contemporary Hats and Headwear’ Symposium at V&A
19 February 2009
‘Three’ Collection Launch at London Fashion Week
18 February 2009
Pet Shop Boys Wearing J Smith Esquire at the Brits Awards
18 February 2009
Fashion Week Collaborations
17 February 2009
‘Hats: An Anthology by Stephen Jones’ at the V&A
2008
1 October 2008
‘The Don’t Miss List’ Feature in Vogue
24 September 2008
Interview Magazine: Stephen Jones Nominates Justin Smith
2 September 2008
‘Kaleidoscope’ Collection Show at LFW
26 June 2008
Tattoo’d Top Hat Bought by the Museum at FIT, New York
1 March 2008
‘Dance With Me’ A/W Show
2007
12 December 2007
Justin Smith to be Supported by New Generation Sponsorship by the British Fashion Council
14 August 2007
Justin is Winning Finalist at ‘International Talent Support’
10 July 2007
Royal College of Art MA Graduation Fashion Show
2006
6 August 2006
Justin Awarded ‘Hat Designer of the Year’
10 June 2006
Justin Wins Feltmaker Award for Hat Design
2005
2 October 2005
‘Flight’ Collection Shows in Chelsea Town Hall
