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Oldest Hat Shops in the US
Just ordered the book (The Brim and the Crown). -
Oldest Hat Shops in the US
I think the oldest continuously operating hat shop in the UK must be Lock & Co, from the 18th century. I must confess that I am not a customer of theirs, as other retailers afford better value. -
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Toppers Unite
Thanks very much for the info, @Steve1857 . The hat and box are on sale at a local charity shop and I believe they are pricing it a bit low. The hat is in decent shape and a size 7 or slightly larger and just £ 75. The box, which is in quite good shape, is shown as £ 150. That seems a bit low... -
Toppers Unite
Partly erased stencilling outside the (leather) hatbox and a label inside it -
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Toppers Unite
Hullo gents. Need your expertise in identifying the rough period of a topper and hatbox, please. First, the markings inside the hat -
Homburg Nation
A great comedy film from Italy, "The Widower" (1959) is replete with homburgs ("Lobbia", in Italian). -
Toppers Unite
Here we go. I bought the hat second-hand at Portobello market. It came with a box, too, though some very stupid #@&%$ burglars wrecked it... The hat itself is in very good nick, I think. -
Boater faction!
Given that Olney hats is no longer operating, this might be of interest https://www.facebook.com/groups/2481040375/permalink/10159737564040376/ -
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How do folks react to your hat wearing?
exactly. sorry for the confusion. -
How do folks react to your hat wearing?
Perhaps the picture I posted, somewhat lightheartedly, is at the "presentist" end of vintage. Though i think that anyone, today, wearing a 3PC suit, hombrg and club collar is clearly not teh norm, even in London (let aloen anywhere else). I was trying to address mode of dress that I think we... -
How do folks react to your hat wearing?
Agreed; it can mean several things. In the context I am using, it would refer to anyone who, occasionally or frequently or even daily, dons clothes that are generally archaic or disused in contemporary culture. I don't mean a suit or a tie (though they are increasingly rare). I mean a boater hat... -
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How do folks react to your hat wearing?
If you go back a couple of pages you w The one I mentioned in post #3213. I am looking at how various vintage style choices might (accent on MIGHT) affect not so much the wearer/enthusiast but also those around them. -
How do folks react to your hat wearing?
Anyone minds if I quote them (first name only) in the article? -
Retro/vintage looks and others in your life
Dear fellow Loungers, I am researching an article about the potential impact that one person’s aesthetic style might have on their family (children, partner) and friends, especially in cases where the latter does not share an interest in retro/vintage style. I would greatly appreciate any...- JJ Katz
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How do folks react to your hat wearing?
Thanks for the answers, Banky and Shangas. I reckon that actually this question might work as a seaprate thread in the apparel section.
