Recent content by Juhani

Such an eye-opening description of decades gone by! A hundred years ago, people were ready to beat up those who wore a straw hat in the wrong season. And nowadays you can't really rebel with clothes, or maybe the rebellion starts with a fedora. I wore a South American fedora as a teenager...

Esquire, May 1934, shows a combination where modest sneakers are in harmony with a fedora hat. https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/the-fedora-lounge-guide-to-esquire-mens-fashion-1933-1948-by-flanderian.102763/

This was an interesting thread about how to combine headgear with shoes and clothes. After 26 pages, I can't resist sharing some acute reflections. I always go with dark jeans, and with them, I put boots or dress shoes on. They go well with a stylish brim hat. Nowadays, things are changing a...

Nowadays the PHD sews leather sweatbands, but they don't specify what kind of leather that is. I don't know hats well enough to judge the quality. To my eye, this looks good. Admittedly, it's easy to criticize the ribbons because they might look like they were made cheaply on a Chinese assembly...

This is made by Panama Hats Direct, grade “Montecristi Fino.” Considering the price I value the quality as stunning. It’s soft and smooth, and the texture is very subtle, keeping in mind the grade is the second lowest in Panama Hats Direct’s repertoire. The model is center dent, and it’s called...

Sadly, I'm afraid I missed this opportunity for now. I had a fear Panama Hats Directs sale would be ending soon so I was quick to submit an order there, and hence, I saw this offer too late.

I'm planning to get a new Panama hat for next summer, and I've been searching for images and reviews of Panama Hats Direct. There might be other options too. I'm always troubled with crown heights, and I went to ask them if they had higher blocks. Their Trilby model is said to be 4.75 inches /...

I’m looking for a vintage style back bag / messenger / briefcase. The other day, my eyes were caught by Treelistverse (Belgium) and 79Street (Ukraine) mentioned above. There are actually quite a few suppliers on Etsy selling products of similar aesthetics. Many of them are located in Eastern...

That's a fine appearance!

I agree. If the "sections" don't communicate each others, the outcome surely lacks the "flow." To me your concept of "flow" sounds a matter of harmony, and it can be adjusted by finding optimal contrasts. Neutral colours prevent the overall outfit look clownish. The reason for asking about...

Yes. I should have known this, but you make this very easy now...

I guess the jacket dominates. However, listing all colors already implied the answer: brown is more neutral than burgundy.

I have a serious question! I like the spezzato style of mixing trousers, vests, and jackets. The main colour of my outfit is often dark blue because it flatters my complexion. Brown fedora goes well with a blue jacket and beige pants. Beige, on the other hand, looks good with burgundy shoes. My...

Four years ago, I received very helpful advice at this site. Since then, I’ve been relatively quiet member. Now I guess I have something to share. This is my brand new customized Hufvud Raven Crown. It’s 50X beaver blend in sable brown with a special shark gill ribbon and binding in colour that...

I believe here's what you're looking for. However, I wouldn't recommend this, as I wouldn't recommend any intentionally distressed, overprised hat. https://www.cappelleriamelegari.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=379_137&products_id=2878&zenid=214mf2f0r4ht2mgfjkj08o62v1#.YjnjGzXktPa