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So what separates a homburg from a fedora structurally?
Good breakdown. The historical usage of the term fedora can be somewhat confusing, I'm sure most of us have seen images of old catalogues listing homburgs as fedoras. A lot of people often apply the term to flat-brimmed hats too, not just those with snap brims. I do wonder what category hats... -
What hat are you waiting for today?
I recently checked out the instagram account of Stephen Temkin (Leon Drexler) and he had an picture of an in progress, dark blue homburg with the sort of crown proportions that I asked for. Either someone else in London has very similar tastes to me, or I'm getting new hat soon... Spoiler alert... -
What color was your first Akubra?
Coober Pedy in Bluegrass Green. The hat has taken on a decidedly western flare after I stretched it to fit my long oval head and the resultantly swept upwards, but it's still a damn fine hat and my favourite Akubra colour. -
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I got the bluegrass green. Really not sure what bluegrass means in this context, but I really like this colour (not the first Akubra I've bought in it). My only issue so far has been in getting it to take the shape I want, the felt is a bit stiff, but in general I find I get the tapered shape I... -
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I just got my first Campdraft, I might prefer the crown on it to the Fedora too, still a damn nice hat. -
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This may be a little late, but the Fedora (daft name for a specific hat model) is about 14cm (5.5") tall vs the Campdraft's 15cm (nearly 6"). Apparently the Fedora is the same height as the Fed IV according to Hatsdirect. The Fedora is significantly more tapered than either. I love it, it is my... -
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As far as hat etiquette in the modern day is concerned, I think treating your hat like any other piece of outerwear is the most sensible option. Nowhere to hang your coat? Not rwally much of an option to hang up your hat then. On the other hand, wearing a hat to a nice sit-down dinner at a... -
Stand Collar
Are you talking about Masonic events or events requiring morning dress in general? If Masonic, I have no idea. If general, I would actually argue against wearing a standing collar at all, regardless of whether you are wearing a neck tie or bow tie. Standing collars and wing collars are becoming...- Zoukatron
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- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Interview Suit
I would also suggest that your normal interview rig of black jacket and grey trousers would be better replaced with a grey or navy suit rather than separates if it's the kind of work environment that requires one to be smartly dressed. -
How Many Fedoras did you see today?
Thought I'd share this one. There is a primary school a few minutes from where I live in Clapham, London. I've always assumed it to be private based on the small size and fancy uniforms (I don't normally see bottle green blazers with scarlet collars and lapels on children that young). They wear... -
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Forage Caps With Capes
I think you should by all means make one. I'm pretty sure I've actually seen one being worn recently and in the current weather it just looks practical. As for material, I would say it depends on the material the rest of the cap is made from, which I'm going to guess will likely be cotton or linen.- Zoukatron
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- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Wearing fedoras sideways, a growing trend?
@scottyrocks That's certainly a creative way of extending the life of a hat. -
Wearing fedoras sideways, a growing trend?
Ah, but here's the million dollar question: did you rebash it or leave it with the pinch at the rear? -
Wearing fedoras sideways, a growing trend?
I had considered that people might do it as the only way to get an overly large hat to fit, although one would hope then that the hat in question is not one they chose themselves as a result (although I can imagine it easily happening with cheap poorly sized hats online). -
Wearing fedoras sideways, a growing trend?
I've noticed an ever increasing number of people here in London wearing their fedoras/trilbies sideways, or backwards, or at a weird diagonal angle. I can only imagine these people must have no idea how hats are shaped to fit the head for them to be doing this. I'm wondering if this is actually... -
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At What Point Does it Become Costume?
She certainly wouldn't look out of place today. Especially actually TODAY, as I've seen loads of ladies dressed up for street parties celebrating the royal wedding.- Zoukatron
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- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Hat color selection
I agree with what Abba said about a grey hat going better with your hair colour. Many browns and greys would work with the outfits you showed, though the majority of photos suggested that a brown would more frequently be best. However, I find that, with hats at least, sometimes you just feel... -
What men's brands and styles are classy?
I have to agree with a lot of what Mathematicus says. Specific brands are rather redundant, they can all produce stuff that is horribly gaudy and stuff that is very classy. -
How Many Fedoras did you see today?
The passed couple days London has been much hotter, and walking around a busy Richmond Park on a bank holiday I saw tonnes of straw fedoras/trilbies. Today was cooler, saw at least three different felts aside from my own - one a very interesting model with a flat brim and upturned edge (like... -
What's the Right Hat for fishing?
Alternatively, you could always get a sou'wester. ;)
