Seasons' greetings, fellow Loungers!
A lot of problems at work have kept me from posting this latest VS beauty until now. I've actually had it for a few weeks. It's one of the most beautiful hats, new or vintage, that I've had the privilege of handling. My crummy photo skills just don't do...
I've been incredibly busy at work for the last few months, so I haven't been able to post photos. Yesterday, I finally got some time to head down to Paris and enjoy walking around the city. I wore my VS Strat-clone in stel blue.
Un-pardonable pun, SBG!:D
Thanks for the kind words; I can't wait until it cools off a bit so I can start wearing it. I keep hearing that theme music every time I try it on...
Just arrived, a new VS masterpiece! This hat is a bit different fom the others I've ordered from Art. First, this is the narrowest brim, at 2". Not quite stingy, but quite a modest width. Also, this is the first raw-edge brim I've ordered from Art. All the others have been bound. My...
Thanks, Mayserwegener! I'm almost certain it's a Tonak as it's construction details are identical to deadstock 1970s Tonak I picked up in a Paris hatshop years ago. This hat is quite well made and has a high-quality feel, though the brim was a bit flat for my tastes; I reflanged it with an...
I appreciate your honest opinion, RBH! One of the great thing about the Lounge is being able to get and receive constructive critisism which is sincere and helpful.
I know the stingies don't look as good on me, but I still like to wear them from time to time. They're like a guilty pleasure...
I recently received a new hat from Hat Centre UK, a really nice heather gray stingy. The brim measures about 1 7/8". The workmanship is pretty darned good, especially considering the reasonable price. It's 100% fur felt. Here are a few pics, I've been trying out different feathers to find...
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