I've gotten the Indiana Jones comment off and on throughout my fedora wearing years (which are about eight years to date). In all honesty though, I can't remember a time when I got the comment from a complete stranger. A high school friend's dad used to call me "Indiana Jonathan" (My first...
I can definitely relate to this! I absolutely love looking around antique stores, yet I used to mainly browse them while out of town on vacation, seldom in my own city. My dad shares this passion with me, while it drives my mom nuts.
I seldom buy anything (I'd go broke if I bought...
I agree that a darker "chocolate" brown would probably be more flexible. It's probably a matter of preference as well. I've never really mixed blues and browns.
Thanks for the kind words Aureliano and RBH! It's a very nice hat. I'm pretty particular about straws, as I still overall am very partial to my felts. I just can't wear them in the summer, and seem to always be on a constant mission to find the best straws for fur felt replacement during the...
Here is the "New Hampton" from Worth & Worth in New York. I ordered this one after drooling over Aureliano's. These hats are posted in the "Panama Canal" thread as well.
Worth & Worth New Hampton
Almost two weeks ago, I posted about ordering a New Hampton like Aureliano's, from Worth & Worth in NY. I got the hat just about a week ago, but just now got around to taking a photo of it to put up. So, without further ado, here is my new straw for the summer months...
That's cool. Another fine example of the significance of the internet, and our community here. Maybe one day, we'll meet the identity of the mysterious lurker...? :)
This is actually what I do. I've never stored a hat while on the plane, and have had good success either keeping it on my head, on my lap, or on top of my backpack while being placed under the seat in front of me (although this has been more for my flatcaps, not a fedora).
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