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Art Fawcett VS Hall of Fame

hatband

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Ordered a second VS from Art. I asked Art for a Bogart Sam Spade type hat as I was very impressed with fellow lounger Kaosharper 1 and his "Dingus" hat.
 

kaosharper1

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Ordered a second VS from Art. I asked Art for a Bogart Sam Spade type hat as I was very impressed with fellow lounger Kaosharper 1 and his "Dingus" hat.

Enjoy! It's one of my favorites. I'm waiting now for a midnight blue version of the "Stendahl." The black cherry version is very versatile but I wanted something that wasn't quite as flashy. Art says its on its way.
 

Rabbit

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VS Chocolate LITE 5 1/2" x 2 3/8" w/ 19 L reddish-brown ribbon (frayed) with twisted bow, raw brim, red liner



Closeup of the frayed ribbon edge




VS Dove LITE 5 1/2" x 2 3/8" w/ 22 L black ribbon with twisted bow, narrow bound brim in silver, red liner

 
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kaosharper1

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New midnight blue "Stendahl" has arrived. The black cherry version is in my avatar. This hat is copied from a picture of an LA art dealer from the late 20s or early 30s and was often worn by the artsy, bohemian crowd. It's basically like a cowboy hat with a floppy brim. I've found it to be very versatile and can be worn formally or informally. No one yells "Indy" when I wear it either. It suits my broad face as well. It's the first time I've had two hats in the same style but different colors. I thought the midnight would be a little less flashy than the black cherry. Thanks, Art, for nailing it again.



 

falis

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A very fine looking hat! I'm thinking about both cherry and blue. I really like that style!

- Ed

For every complex problem, there's a solution that is clear, simple and wrong!

- H.L. Mencken
 

kaosharper1

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Thanks for the kind words, gents. Hatband, I'll see if I can get some ribbon shots for you tomorrow. That's one place where Art put in some variety.
 

1961MJS

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Kaosharper1 Great hat. Midnight Blue looks electric. Shot of liner and ribbon detail? I'm sure you will wear it well.

Hi

I love the shape and style. I'm not sure that the color would work for me. PERSONALLY, Navy is a more formal color than say Pecan...

Later
 

kaosharper1

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Hi

I love the shape and style. I'm not sure that the color would work for me. PERSONALLY, Navy is a more formal color than say Pecan...

Later

Exactly! I wanted a more formal version of this hat. While the black cherry looked good with a suit it was a little forward for many people, so I thought a darker version would look less flamboyant. Midnight was good because its a little more fun than black but still formal.
 

DJH

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Nik, Kao - Great new hats, guys.

Nik, I've never been a brown hat person, but your Chocolate VS looks fabulous. The ribbon contrasts nicely with the body colour.

Kao, I liked the Black Cherry version of your hat and the dark blue is a great alternative.

I like the idea of having the same hat in different colours - I did the same with Indiana Jones CS hats, one in Black Cherry (Penman), one in Granite (Delk).

Now if the temperature would ever get to the point I can wear my felt hats, I'd be rather happy.
 

kaosharper1

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Nik, Kao - Great new hats, guys.


Now if the temperature would ever get to the point I can wear my felt hats, I'd be rather happy.

I know. I have this great new hat (which I ordered to take advantage of Art's discount) but it's probably going to be 4 or 5 months before I can wear it.
 

Rabbit

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Nik, Kao - Great new hats, guys.

Nik, I've never been a brown hat person, but your Chocolate VS looks fabulous. The ribbon contrasts nicely with the body colour.

Kao, I liked the Black Cherry version of your hat and the dark blue is a great alternative.

I like the idea of having the same hat in different colours - I did the same with Indiana Jones CS hats, one in Black Cherry (Penman), one in Granite (Delk).

Now if the temperature would ever get to the point I can wear my felt hats, I'd be rather happy.

Thanks, David. I'm not really a brown hat person myself, having blue eyes. There are a few rather unexpected combinations to wear dark brown hats with non-brown suits that work splendidly. My favorite is the combination with my dark navy flannel with chalkstripes, and also with the light grey flannel.

I asked Art for a ribbon that would deviate from the tone-in-tone look, but still be compatible with the sober combinations just mentioned.
 
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mustangman3000

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I've never really had a problem with wearing my felts in the summer and I live in central Louisiana where the average temperatures are in the mid to high 90s with high humidity.
 

mustangman3000

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