When we began the Lounge, I don't think any of us would have guessed that it would morph into a place to identify, buy and sell either jackets.The Fedora Lounge carries an immense amount of information about the Golden Era. Want to know what kind of lighter was next to Sam Spade's bed? Where did...
In rereading this thread I think some lost track of a key element: hat checks were everywhere, not just at high end restaurants or hotels. The article made the point that a guy got held up for tips every place he set foot for his entire day.
I think never having a safe spot to park my hat...
I have to confess, I stopped wearing fedoras probably about 8 years ago. Changing interests, frustration with my odd head shape, several house moves, all contributed to the stoppage.
In the meantime, I've crossed into my early 60s and am a new grandfather. A few weeks ago I pulled down a really...
There are so many that were here in the beginning years that have moved on to other things, like the above mentioned Baron Kurtz. I used to speak regularly by phone with a guy who had a massive collection of top quality Panama hats. I can't even remember his name now. We lost touch and I...
The three horror flicks that have scared the stuffing out of me are the Japanese film Audition, The Taking of Debora Logan and Hereditary. All three, for different reasons, gave me "oh, no no no no no no no no" moments.
With an uptick in new members who are here either to just sell things or to relieve other members of their cash without supplying the goods, we will remove any classified post by anyone who hasn't taken the time to get to know the forum and all it offers. You'll need 20 posts at a minimum to...
Wow, that's a lot of typing. Especially for a first post. If your favorite jacket supplier would like to talk about becoming an affiliate, please let us know.
AeorLover is the original and proper holder of the account. Please stop reporting content posted by them. Posts were removed by mods after getting things corrected. There is no conspiracy afoot.
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