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Best bowler in London?
I still would like to know if Christy's makes any of their hats in the UK or are they all made in the far East . What about Failsworth. I received a catalog from them but I'm not sure if they are made in the UK or China. Steven... -
What's the word on the upcoming '08 Stetsons?
The original Nostalgia had a 2 3/4" brim. It was a great seller. we had them in three colors. I just hope that the quality will be right for this type of hat. If it's too rigid, you wont be able to crease it up. I wonder if most loungers would prefer a larger brim , or prefer the 2 1/2" brim... -
empire hat block company
Aaron, that is a very nice site. I didn't know that you managed it. People should look at the prices on some of the hat stores in England. Its almost double of the prices here in the USA! Steven... -
empire hat block company
Like everything else in the hat business, they are long gone.There is one true blockmaker left here in the US called La Mode. They are located in the midwest . Otherwise , you need to look in Italy, or England. In Europe it is still done... -
Borsa Homburg 61/2 punti 60cm
On the leather sweataband, the word "Castoro" is printed. That means beaver in Italian. Its a good hat even if it's not 100% beaver. A new homburg goes for a least 210.00 to 300.00 today, so the buyer got a good deal. Steven... -
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Stetson Windham?
Stetson Windham We carry the Stetson Windham in two colors , black and brown. It was a great seller . This year , Stetson is adding a third color Tawny . I think most retailers are getting 140.00 for it. The hat is from Stetsons Soverign collection. I also believe that they are making it in a 2... -
More antique store finds - top hat+ early fedora
The felt hat is vintage 1920's . Very nice find. You dont see many from that time period. Steven www.bencrafthats.com -
Dorfman Pacific - That Bad?
All I can say about Dorman Pacific is that they are the largest hat company in the USA. They sell more hats than Hatco and Bollman . They import everything with few exceptions. They dont manufacture anything . They sell what the market wants. Dorfman is trying to increase their quality level... -
Report: Bowler hat from Lock & Co
I am curious londonboy. Was your derby made in England? I was under the impression that very little in blocked fur felt hats are still made there. Please let us know. Steven... -
European Velour Hats?
The best manufacturers of velour today is Tonak. They sell their bodies to Hatco for the Dobbs line. Biltmore makes velour finishes as well but the company is not doing well financialy so production is very spotty... -
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European Velour Hats?
Jonnyphi, those hats look to be made in the USa. They were probably made by the Lynbrook Hat Co which is long gone. They closed in the late 1970's. They made one hell of a hat. They might have also been made by Miller Bros which is also closed. I'd love to see what else you have in the attic... -
Top Quality Biltmore
Biltmore makes a 50 % beaver 50 rabbit fur blend that is supposed to be a great hat. I'd recommend Henry the Hatter or JJ Hats forthe top quality Biltbore hats. We sell many of their fancy finishes such as the Eleganza and Velour hats as well as their lower end hats. The problem is that Biltmore... -
Best place to buy a Borsalino Como?
Thanks for the recommendations out there guys!. We sold a lot of hats to FL memebers fo Christmas and we realy appriciate the business. We still have plenty of Como's for sale. Just got in a new dilivery. We plan on doing a special discount to members of the lounge. Stay tuned... -
Classic Hat Makers List
Dalton Hats Dalton was a manufacturer that was in Yonkers NY. Like many of the smaller manufacturers of the day, by the late 1940's they went out of business or merged with other companied. Steven... -
Merry Christmas everybody!!
Haapy Holidays I would like to wish everyone here on the lounge a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. It's been a lot of fun meeting new customers and friens on the lounge. I just wish there were more people out there who enjoyed wearing hats. Believe me , the hat industry could sure use... -
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Maclachlan Hats
From whay my father told me , this company made some of the best bodies for felt hats . We used to make our own hats back in the 1950's . Towards the end of their business, they started to make their own hats . I have one , but it's a very small size and they rarely show up on OFAS . Good... -
Maclachlan Hats
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280182371864&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBUAA:US:1123 So who here won this hat? Steven www.bencrafthats.com -
"New" Biltmore Canadian Beaver Delux Fur Fedora Hat
The Beaver finish is a good hat. One of Biltmore's best. Steven www.bencrafthats.com -
THE OFFICIAL INDIANA JONES HAT
To my knowledge, the only official Indiana Jones hat that can be sold here is the one made by Dorman Pacific. These are made in both wool and felt . Mayser of Germany has the license for Europe and makes a much nicer Indy hat similar to one that Akubra was selling a while ago that a lot of... -
Don't want a religious look
This is one thread I dont think I should comment on!! Steven- www.bencraft.com Proud to work in Brooklyn NY And we sell plenty of black hats too...
