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  1. vonwotan

    30s England style haircut - how to describe to and receive from modern barber

    I e-mailed this to my barber - long story but I can't make it in to visit him yet. He looked at the wonderful diagram (Thank you! Mysterious Mose) and said, "Isn't that how I've cut your hair since you first came in?" The truth is, he has, but my hair is very fine and parted on the left side...
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    30s England style haircut - how to describe to and receive from modern barber

    I have always liked the look of a certain popular haircut seen in England during the Interbellum and for some time after. Some men had their hair cut a bit long on the top and shorter on the sides; combed back but parted at the sides. If it drooped a bit it was at the sides more than at the...
  3. vonwotan

    Art Fawcett VS Hall of Fame

    The anticipation is killing me. My new Art Fawcett creation is on its way!!! Originally I was going to ask for a copy of daizawaguy’s wonderful powder blue hat with the purple/silver ribbon. However, after a brief correspondence with Art, I decided to go with the silverbelly which has been on...
  4. vonwotan

    FS: Vintage Fox umbrella, solid stick

    Chasseur, I tried sending a PM but you box is full. Let me know how to get in touch. Cheers, Rafe
  5. vonwotan

    What Are You Reading

    Dark Summer by Iris Johansen. I had never read anything by her before nor had I really noticed this one on the NYTimes bestseller list. It was one of the free one's from our book cart. So far I am enjoying the book.
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    Hats for sale and Q for Boston Area Members

    I am trying to get myself organized and put up photos. The collection is not that impressive, or large, and I'm not parting with my favourites - the vintage Borsalinos, Art Fawcett creations and few Optimos. I've just been buying hats for a long time and finally decided to focus on the ones...
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    Hats for sale and Q for Boston Area Members

    Hello All, I have a number of hats for sale, some vintage some recently made but well worn, etc. Due to health issues and a busy schedule with several doctors it has been challenging for me to deal with shipping, shippping materials, etc. My question to anyone in the area interested in...
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    What Are You Reading

    The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde. It has been more than a quarter century so there was much detail lost to my memory.
  9. vonwotan

    Fair Isle sweaters

    I did look at several other vendors but only Thistle & Broom were willing to make things in my size. Unfortunately, I am very difficult to fit. Do you know for certain that Anderson pays more? My understanding is that Thistle & Broom paid the weavers more than others. One friend suggested...
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    Fair Isle sweaters

    I am on my third sweater from Thistle & Broom. Most of the money for these sweaters go directly to the weavers who make them to order in their homes. They have been very accomodating and the sweaters are both beautiful and execellent quality. I am very difficult to fit so the ladies have made...
  11. vonwotan

    Art Fawcett VS Hall of Fame

    daizawaguy, Wow! Does that last photo reflect the actual colors of the hat and ribbon? If so, may I steal your idea and ask Art for a knock-off? I love the color combination!
  12. vonwotan

    What Are You Reading

    I am reading an interesting police procedural about a food loving detective investigating a Mafia killing in Sicily. The Shape of Water by Andrea Camilleri.
  13. vonwotan

    What Are You Reading

    Without east access to my books at home I have deviated from my readings of Evelyn Waugh and have started to re-read The Great Gatsby.
  14. vonwotan

    how to spice up "Business Casual"

    Fortunately, I have been with our firm for long enough that very few people even take note that I ignore "business casual" and, at the very least, wear proper trousers, odd jacket, tie (bows), and pocket square - when I am not wearing a suit. The arguments about "comfort" don't at all work for...
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    MEN'S PAJAMAS and DRESSING GOWNS

    I do wish Derek Rose, or anyone for that matter, made traditional pyjamas and dressing gowns in my size. I'm trying to get my wardrobe sorted out/updated so I can start saving for my tailor to make me pyjamas and a nice wool dressing gown with frog and olive closures...
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    What Are You Reading

    Just finished reading Dan Brown's latest and Brideshead Revisted by Evelyn Waugh and started on The Loved One. Unfortunately I find that I have a lot of time on my hands. Been stuck in MGH since 9-29 and it looks like I'll be here another five days or so...
  17. vonwotan

    Opera Fans In The FL?

    You have found a life long fan here. Although, even after a few decades, I still consider myself no more than a passionate amateur.
  18. vonwotan

    What Are You Reading

    Continuing chronologically through Evelyn Waugh's novels I have just started Scoop.
  19. vonwotan

    H.L. Mencken

    I would love to see the article. It's not one we came across while studying Mencken at University. Typically, everything we read was in his wonderful prose. I'll certainly try to track down a copy.
  20. vonwotan

    Vintage Borsalino - 7

    PM sent.

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