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The Resistol Roundup
thanks guys, I was able to smooth out the teardrop crease a lot more by leaving a damp cloth on it overnight and gently forming with fingers. Now, if I could get the strong smell of moth repellent out... at least the upside is zero moth bites! Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with...- KC Capellor
- Post #408
- Forum: Hats
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Which Presidents Wore Hats>?
My favorite shot of a President in an "Open Road" is not LBJ - it's Ike here wearing his over a sumptuous raw silk sport coat. Uploaded with ImageShack.us- KC Capellor
- Post #184
- Forum: Hats
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The Other Open Roads.....
Resistol "Dalworth" Open Road Here's my newly acquired Resistol "Dalworth" Open Road clone. Silver Belly 3X beaver, near mint, original price tag $25.00. Quickly dry-bashed it into a rough diamond, snapped the brim down, then dampened overnight into a smoother teardrop pinch. Before: Uploaded...- KC Capellor
- Post #337
- Forum: Hats
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The Resistol Roundup
Resistol "Dalworth" Open Road clone 3X Silver Belly Here's my newly acquired Resistol "Dalworth" Open Road clone. Silver Belly 3X beaver, near mint, original price tag $25.00. Quickly dry-bashed it into a rough diamond, snapped the brim down, then dampened overnight into a little smother...- KC Capellor
- Post #402
- Forum: Hats
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THE MALLORY MILE
New find for golfing: Mallory - Sam Snead "The Wedge" (1961? from ads) chocolate brown, stingy 1 5/8" brim, 5 " crown, near mint, sweatband and lining perfect, original price tag $11.95. Quickly found a place among my favorites! Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded...- KC Capellor
- Post #490
- Forum: Hats
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Show Us Your OVERCOATS
Tag reads "Pure Cashmere, loomed and tailored in the New England Manner." Nice one, guy!- KC Capellor
- Post #713
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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Trench Coat - the 'Ultimate' Thread!
No doubt, I like all these historic styles, too. guygardner's WWI soldier looks like Canadian uniform. Our northern cousins have always had a handle on cold weather gear. Obviously, field soldiers wore whataver was available and would pass muster with their sergeant. I believe that WWI era...- KC Capellor
- Post #1,287
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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Show Us Your OVERCOATS
Also not a trenchcoat, my winter dress-grade overcoat: vintage early 1960's The Crombie Seal Skin "loomed in Scotland for Caswell's of Saskatoon". Heavy, butter soft herringbone weave wool outer, brushed flannel finish wool inner with satin half-lining. (this is the softest, most luxurious...- KC Capellor
- Post #712
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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Show Us Your OVERCOATS
(Repost from trench coats): Not a trenchcoat, but my everyday raincoat, drying from yesterday's showers is a 1970's Brooks Bros. "fowler's jacket". Fine cotton, flannel lined, wide corduroy collar, inner duck call and zip pockets, outer details include handwarmer slash pockets, reinforced right...- KC Capellor
- Post #711
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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Trench Coat - the 'Ultimate' Thread!
...and I was worried about the clashing navy blazer over brown slacks, hopefully he meant no darker than khaki :) I think the beginning of this thread defines real trench coats very well: WWI era coats that met acceptable specs for uniform wear by British and American officers, with certain...- KC Capellor
- Post #1,278
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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Trench Coat - the 'Ultimate' Thread!
Not a trenchcoat, but my everyday raincoat, drying from yesterday's showers is a 1970's Brooks Bros. "fowler's jacket". Fine cotton, flannel lined, wide corduroy collar, inner duck call and zip pockets, outer details include handwarmer slash pockets, reinforced right forearm for cradling...- KC Capellor
- Post #1,277
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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CHURCHILL HATS
Thanks, Ray. here's repost from ties for the rest. Fun to be able to wear dad's accessories with my estate-find jacket.Hometown store special ensemble: necktie JZ Richards for Halls of Kansas City, shown with vintage raw silk jacket Jack Henry's of KC, vintage crocodile belt Jack Henry's, 1950's...- KC Capellor
- Post #57
- Forum: Hats
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Trench Coat - the 'Ultimate' Thread!
Catching up on photo posting, here's my Brooks Bros. trench coat c.1979 with Morascot cashmere muffler, made in Scotland 1950's. Uploaded with ImageShack.us- KC Capellor
- Post #1,268
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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The Resistol Roundup
Before: Uploaded with ImageShack.us After: Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us- KC Capellor
- Post #401
- Forum: Hats
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Show us your TIES
Hometown store special ensemble: necktie JZ Richards for Halls of Kansas City, shown with vintage raw silk jacket Jack Henry's of KC, vintage crocodile belt Jack Henry's, 1950's vintage Churchill Ltd. fedora also JHKC. Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us- KC Capellor
- Post #4,824
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Show us your TIES
More favorite blues... Uploaded with ImageShack.us ...and then those dazzling jewel tones: Brooks Bros., Countess Mara, Tiffany, Villa Bugatti, Christian Dior, Pierre Cardin, and Tobasco (yes as in the sauce!). These are a serious color test for any camera... my eyes still hurt just laying...- KC Capellor
- Post #4,823
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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CHURCHILL HATS
Catching up with photo posting. Here's my Dad's Churchill Ltd. fedora, olive with Cavanagh edge. Dad age 82, hat age 55. Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us- KC Capellor
- Post #55
- Forum: Hats
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The Resistol Roundup
Okay, I may have figured out the photo hosting links. Resistol Telstar Kitten Finish stingy-brim dark forest green early 1960's, my father's Churchill Ltd. fedora olive khaki late 1950's (both with "Cavanagh" edges). Sitting atop my canvas rain hats, pith helmet and Resistol western. Uploaded...- KC Capellor
- Post #399
- Forum: Hats
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Show us your TIES
A few of my blue ties, 1960's - '70's Brooks Bros., Bill Blass, Countess Mara, Christian Dior, Georgio Armani, Robert Talbot. Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us- KC Capellor
- Post #4,814
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
