If you remember the history of The Fedora, the hat was originally a women's hat =). Me personally, I think a Fedora is a unisex hat, anyone can wear it.
Agreed, function and fashion can go together. There's a reason why a full break on men's trousers is considered classic. It's both functional and looks good (stylish).
Let me explain, a full break protects the shoe and the inside of the shoe from rain, snow, and the elements. Also a full break...
He has a lot of confidence and people like confidence. Alpha M is really fashion forward.
I prefer tradition and classical mens style. That's why I'm usually on The Lounge rather than StyleForum, AskAndy, etc.
Indiana Jones wears a felt fedora and a leather jacket in the desert and in the jungle. Just man it up and wear a felt =).
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As of now I've only watched Raiders and Temple of Doom.
Alpha M is a great guy. However what I don't like about this specific video is that he only thinks of hats as a fashion accessory, like a fez. In no way he talks about the functional use of a hat. Also the modern hats he showed are not real hats and don't offer any functional protection from the...
This.
I tend to sweat more on my forehead when wearing my felt, however I sweat less on my back and feel cooler overall.
When I'm in some shade, I take my hat off and wipe the sweat away.
I wear my FED IV Deluxe in Moonstone in 85F weather + 50% humidity with the liner still in. I just man it up. A hat is always cooler than going hatless. Never owned a straw, but based on what everyone else is saying on The Lounge, straw is cooler.
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