The Fléchet Brand: French and Trendy!

A family story 

It was in 1859 that Gabriel Fléchet created his eponymous company in Chazelles-sur-Lyon. This is how his French-made hats business began. At the time, Chazelles-sur-Lyon was the center of French hat manufacturing, so the Fléchet brand had its rightful place there. Their specialty was making high-end hats from rabbit fur felt.

The family business experienced such growth in 1902, both nationally and internationally, that it exported its products to nearly 5 continents! It even almost doubled its number of employees, going from 350 employees in 1912 to 600 in 1930. It even opened a showroom within the factory in 1931.

A transformation

Unfortunately, production stopped in 1976. To keep the Fléchet house and its history alive, a museum was created within the former factory, where numerous hats are displayed. Today, it's the Hat Workshop-Museum that is well-known and appreciated for the quality of its exhibitions. Visitors have the opportunity to tour the former factory premises and discover the different stages of hat making, as well as attend a fashion show featuring hats still manufactured in the workshop.

A revival 

In 2017, the company was purchased by two young French entrepreneurs, who aim to spread the famous slogan "Fléchet Hats, Perfect Hats" once again in France and worldwide.

Fashion-forward collections, always manufactured with respect for expertise and tradition, in workshops across France and Europe. Nothing is overlooked, whether it's the choice of materials, attention to detail, or finishing touches...

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