My personal preference would be to take it off if it's easy to do. I wouldn't want to do any damage, but it looks like it's tacked on behind the bow, so anything minor would be hidden.
Another price drop! (Aug 30)
Price drop!
Churchill light tan Open Road Clone -- 7 3/8
2.5" brim
To make room for some new hats coming in I'm putting this beauty on the block. I suspect it dates from the 1960s (but don't know for sure). Sold by super high-end retailer Neiman-Marcus it comes...
Allow me to introduce The Stratoliter:
Lightweight sahara, 2 3/8" brim with underwelt (idea stolen from St. Ignatz).
I've long wanted a Stratoliner, and finally came across a beauty that was simply too big for me. It now sits on the noggin of our own RBH. The proceeds of...
^Thanks for the link.
For reference, the relevant post by Besdor is below. He describes the USA made Borsalinos as "stiffer", which is certainly not the case with this one. The felt is super soft/floppy. And as noted, this has "Made in Italy" on both sweatband and liner.
Arriving in the mail today were two modern Borsalinos I bought for good price. One of them has me greatly puzzled. It's a floppy Alessandria with (what seems to me) the correct markings.
This sticker--the same style is on the other Borsalino I received--is stuck to the hat...
^I think a BB Panama thread is an excellent idea.
Will posted about his recent--somewhat mixed--experience with BB at A Suitable Wardrobe today. Apparently you don't get a hat box?
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