3-days in NYC

[Doublegun]

Just got back from three very warm and humid days in NYC, my first visit in 3-years and my first visit in the summer in 20+years. I was realy surprised by the number of Panama's and knock-offs I saw being warn around lower Manhattan, Tribecca and Soho. Is that a new trend or old news? When I head back this fall or winter, will I see as many felt hats?

Thanks,

Doublegun

 

[skyvue]

No, most of the ones being worn are ten-buck cheapos purchased from street vendors, and the vendors have (so far) not offered a similar felt option.

Now, you might see the same people wearing their "straw" hats come the cooler weather.

 

[Doublegun]

No, most of the ones being worn are ten-buck cheapos purchased from street vendors, and the vendors have (so far) not offered a similar felt option.

Now, you might see the same people wearing their "straw" hats come the cooler weather.

Figures.

 

[Panama Hat Man]

We sell hats in the UK and it's notable how many people retire their cheap straw hats for a proper panama. We've thought about having a tombstone shaped box for the hats to be interred, a sort of graveyard of bad style.