I hope this is the right thread I really couldn't decide where it belonged, but I went to the new barber shop in town today and man it was a blast from the past!! He does all the old fashioned things that have gone by the wayside like face shave, hot towels etc. I was wondering though in today's...
I agree Dan. That was the point I was trying to make. I would really like to see more people have a appreciation for proper hats. I know it will never be as big as it once was and that is not a bad thing. I would just simply like to live in a culture where a guy gave a damn about how he looked...
I think you all make valid points; maybe it is marketing or maybe it is simply teaching what a "good" hat is. I think JLee has a really good point. Start advertising fedoras again! Doesn't have to be gigantic at first just a commercial/billboard or two, but if people see proper hats on people...
I think you guys make valid points, and yes there are stingy brimmed wool fedoras more today than a few years ago but I just think the market may have priced itself out of "every man" territory.
I have been thinking recently that hat prices are getting a tad high. While we are willing to to pay top dollar for good hats I am worried that hats may never have a comeback because of the prices. Hats used to be a staple in a man's wardrobe and the prices reflected that. Now, hat prices...
Great White that is a great idea! I just recently started learning how to work on hats thanks to my buddy Tim aka the Cane Rod Maker so that is a great way to look at it!
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