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Where the bowler lives on.
Actually they are maintaining correct dress. For such functions Guards Regiments wear, "Proper order of Dress" which is City Dark Suit, Black Bowler, "Furled" Umbrella (most likely a Brigg by the looks of the photo for HRHs). The Umbrella is furled at all times, even when raining. Pip-Pip -
Moth protection for Hats
Actually Moths are not the problem... An often misunderstood concept. It is in fact the larvae , not the moths that damage ( or eat!) fabrics ( A lot of older silk hats hats i've seen are nearly always damaged). Moth Balls can be a bit chemical biased for my likes, so I use "cedar balls"... -
Dinner Suits Formal Attire etc
Was just poiting out the correct version, when ever someone mentions dinner suit take it they are inferring an ensemble of a black dinner jacket and black trousers. For convention it sometimes is easier saying Dinner Suit, and to my knowledge there is no definition of Evening Suit in old school... -
Dinner Suits Formal Attire etc
To be accurate formally there is no thing as such dinner "suit". What you may consider calling is matching Dinner Jacket, and trousers (1 stripe). Suit refers to items "matching" as such Dinner Jackets, especially in the military "Mess Dress" ( not "Mess Suit" !) the jacket does not match... -
silk ribbon - why not?
Silk was the main material used, either a petersham, or grosgrain or plain ribbon. Alot of my of hats ( they vary from 50 to 100+ year old) that have a non-mourning band are infact silk ribbon. Even the traditional Panama was a black silk ribbon. Some of the ones with pure silk ribbon &... -
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Hat history question
Also note the different eras, the film aiming for late 1800 early 1900 (guess) the Premier hat is probably fashion 1950-1960ies. -
Hat history question
Unsure, But I am doing a similar design basically it is a hard shell bowler hat, but the crown reblocked in the shape of a Trilby crown ( Trilbys are short brimmed Fedora) . I am calling mine the the "Trilbowler" pronounced (Trilby-ola) That's my name for it by my company :) Though happy... -
Hat history question
There is some "cross-breeding" in history between the styles. There was even a Bowler which has a flat brim with a gutter under curl ( i.e. it was curled underneath the brim! rather that up over the brim). For modern picture movies they are do not always use the same historic accurate... -
Hat history question
Over 2500 years ago such as the "Petasus" in Greece. Pip-Pip Doug -
Difference between Cuenca and Montecristi?
I think we both know what is unsaid here - shameful, hence why a Q&A would be good. This is good ! Though I will have to look up "brisa" weave. I guess this is the No1 way to tell the diff. As to backwoven /understitched I will bow to your knowledge- what are the options: Cuenca... -
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Just finished this hat for a customer
Bit of Historic Terms - Galloon = Gold braind used on hats Cockade= Rosetta on side, nowdays usually only used on Chauffeur caps, Military / Governement officers -
Just finished this hat for a customer
Give it time - Still reviving the Toppers and Bowlers from the 19C & 10C! lol -
Difference between Cuenca and Montecristi?
What might be helpful is a "How to spot the difference" set of Q&A Whilst there are differences ( i.e. region made in, time taken to weave, the conditions (wet) of making it it)) in the process this is not easily recognisable in the final product. Even with the weave, Cuenca have a number... -
Proper hat with a tuxedo (dinner jacket)?
Yes, but you didnt sell it to ME :rage: lol lol lol -
Proper hat with a tuxedo (dinner jacket)?
Who, what, where is Costranovo? -
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Proper hat with a tuxedo (dinner jacket)?
Should be: A "hat" goes with your coat if it is a overcoat then Bowler, homburg, Trilby, Formal Bowler ok. If the overcoat ( or cape) is over a tailcoat or frockcoat then a topper can be worn. Coats are considered to be outerwear with the exception of a tail/frockcoats, which can be both... -
Proper hat with a tuxedo (dinner jacket)?
With true Black tie event: Black Homburg, or "Formal/Square Bowler" ( not city bowler)* if not available the possibly a Black Trilby or Fedora. Unless the Balck Tie is Highland wear, then a Balmoral or Glengarry hat should be used. Event in Temperate Climate: White Bombay Bowler or Straw... -
An Inquiry Regarding Presently Available Bowler Hats
Chrstys' Options. 1768 = Fur Felt, with Hunting Pad , colour black only "The Devon" 1889 = Fur Felt, leather sweatband, colour black only 1889w= Wool Felt, leather sweatband, colour black, brown or grey The 1768 is nicer I think than the standard sweatband, whilst the leather is good... -
An Inquiry Regarding Presently Available Bowler Hats
As far as UK Hatters: Olney: Softer Bowler http://www.olney-headwear.com/catalogue/catalogue.asp?action=hat&hat=E190&cat=11, which has a flat brim, that allows easier "at home" confirming to own desired shape" but does not have a blind stitched brim binding unlike the Christys. Olney is... -
Straw hat ribbons
Agree old chap, though unsure of the address of whom you are seeking :D - I only have black as standard on my Straws ( Panama/boater). I can order a regimental/club hatband at special request. Unfortunately overseas they have adopted the Guards colour as a standard it's a tres mal faux pas...
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