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It's probably fur felt. Wool felt westerns usually have shorter brims and many wool hats have a welted brim, both because wool is not as good as holding its shape over time. -
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For products sold in the US, they must be labeled as wool if they are wool. -
What Hats Did Pharell Wear in the Video for Happy (2013)?
Malcolm is the skinny dude in the middle who looks like he would be the manager of the Sex Pistols. He was romantically involved with Vivenne Westwood at the time, and the two made large contributions to the style of punk. The Mountain hat has a tall crown with a freeform, rumpled crease. This... -
What Hats Did Pharell Wear in the Video for Happy (2013)?
The Mountain Hat was originally introduced in the 80's, here's Sex Pistols manager Malcom McLaren: -
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Ha! TBH, about 2/3rds of the Optimo was stipend and per diem money I saved from a graduate seminar I was at in DC that summer. And mostly it was about getting the Dillinger hat from Public Enemies. It captivated me almost as much as the Indiana Jones hat. -
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I know it seems like I'm getting really defensive over the Optimo, but it's less about Optimo and their processes and more about the fact that each maker has their marks. As I mentioned during my personal Worth and Worth fiasco, I work as a florist. My store is over in Berkeley, catering to a... -
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I did not pay 2020 Optimo prices in 2011. edit to add: Leon Drexler was selling hats for $425 in 2011, Bob was at $285. So, no, you absolutely did not not get 3 1/2 - 4 hats for the $595 I paid for the Optimo. -
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If you got 4 custom hats for $600, you did pretty well. Otherwise, I again reiterate what I said above about incomplete information. -
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In addition to using their buying power for exclusive FEPSA color runs, Optimo also decatises their hats, a heat treatment that helps with longevity and durability. A previous Permanent Style blog entry also talks about how Optimo ages felts in climate controlled rooms. I've had my Optimo for... -
Pre 1940s (non-Stetson) Westerns
No, that one is in the metaphorical for sale column of things I need to post for sale. -
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Nový Jičín Vistor's Center "Exposition on Hats" September 7, 2019
This is top quality quarantine content! Thanks for your photos and write-up. -
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One thing to consider is that it may be a previous year's model. whenever I see an underwelt brim like that, I think wool felt hat. I checked a few Dorfman catalogues (because, quarantine), and didn't find a match either. maybe one of these clearance hats will fit you? Though JJ can't ship it... -
Western, anyone?
How about a virtual tour of the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum...starting at the hat wall of course. https://t.co/8DFS8Kv4lr?amp=1 -
The Open Road Guild
Cool hat! Young's eventually became JJ Hat Center. -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?
thanks Steve, I'm hoping for the same. Looks like the whole state of California is now under shelter in place. please take care of yourselves, hat friends! -
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The Non Shorpy Web All Stars.
"Man in influenza mask," 1918 From an article on the 1918 Spanish Flu epidemic in San Francisco https://www.sfgate.com/sfhistory/article/flu-quarantine-saved-everyone-Yerba-Buena-SF-15136501.php#item-85307-tbla-13 -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?
Thanks Terry, and everyone for the kind likes and comments. Will definitely be hunkering down for the most part. Trying to keep an eye on my parents too. Luckily my mom manages the flowers at a local grocery store, so she can get some shopping done when crowds are minimal! Stay safe out there... -
Hat making?? Learning Millinery..
Well, with everything as it is, these builds are now on the back burner. But I received the "green belly" ribbon from Art's stash today. 1922 Stetson on top, nutria/rabbit blend body below. So, not an exact clone in terms of colors, but certainly will be built in the same style. Just slightly... -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?
Hello hat friends, from the COVID-19 lockdown zone. Six SF bay area counties are now under shelter in place orders, with Sonoma soon to follow. Most businesses, including my flower shop, are shut down for an indeterminate amount of time, the order is supposed to last through the 7th... -
New midrange cowboy hat quality difference
All good recommendations. Western hats a plenty on ebay. Vintage Resistols are an excellent value, 60's era hats in particular. Custom hats are a good option if you've got a budget up to $450. To answer the question though, I do feel as if my modern 10x Resistol has a slightly softer hand than...
