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Hear, hear on getting used to the brims. My first was 2 3/8. My last two purchases were 2 5/8 and 2 7/8. I still like the mid brims but nothing under 2 1/8.
I visited Hollywood Hatters once about seven or eight years ago when I was in search of a flat cap (my friend got one instead lol). At that time I recall seeing quite a few "trendy" Trilbys on their shelves, but nothing that really caught my attention. I may have to pay them another visit to see if things have changed. I've never been to Baron Hats, but I have been giving serious consideration to possibly having them replace the ribbon on my Taupe Fawn Campdraft with something wider and with more color contrast so I might pay them a visit in the not-too-distant future. Both shops are a bit of a drive, but not too unreasonably located. I sincerely appreciate your suggestions!Well, Alex, I'm not from around there, but Hollywood Hatters on Melrose, or Baron Hats, actually in beautiful downtown Burbank are relatively local, aren't they? If they are still in business, would those stores fill the bill as a place to go see, feel, and try on hats? I've never been to either store, but the online presence seems to make me think they have a nice selection to peruse.
Moreover, other custom hatters in the L.A area don't seem quite as classically mainstream in their offerings, but they must also be acknowledged, IMO.
There's a decent retail hat store in L.A.??? :shocked:
In the far outer suburbs, try:
R&R Westernwear
308 E. 4th St.
Santa Ana 92701
714-227-6987
rrcasadelsombrero.com
My sincere thanks for the suggestion, but western hats aren't for me; I'd look like a refugee from a bad low-budget cowboy movie. lolThere's a decent retail hat store in L.A.??? :shocked:
In the far outer suburbs, try:
R&R Westernwear
308 E. 4th St.
Santa Ana 92701
714-227-6987
rrcasadelsombrero.com
What's the diferences between a city hat and a country hat? Is there a maximum brim length for a city hat? I'm guessing 2.5 inches.
That seems to be the general consensus here on The Lounge--wider ribbons are more dressy/city, narrower ribbons are more casual/country. Brim width doesn't appear to enter into that conversation much.I think the ribbon plays a role, as well. I consider thin ribbons to be more country, wider ribbons more city...
"What can brown do for you?"..."No brown in town?" Never heard that! I wear too many earth tones to follow that one.
That seems to be the general consensus here on The Lounge--wider ribbons are more dressy/city, narrower ribbons are more casual/country. Brim width doesn't appear to enter into that conversation much.
"What can brown do for you?"
And maybe "no brown in town"
wear whatever , whenever & wherever with whatever else you have on ... who cares!!
it's not 1950 ... I wear wide ribbon hats with T shirts and jeans and I wear thin ribbon brown hats with a suit
anyone standing by these "rules" you are speaking of is not someone you should listen to in the first place
look in the mirror.... do you dig it ?... cool, wear it
it is 2015 ... there is no city and country hat
wear whatever , whenever & wherever with whatever else you have on ... who cares!!
it's not 1950 ... I wear wide ribbon hats with T shirts and jeans and I wear thin ribbon brown hats with a suit
anyone standing by these "rules" you are speaking of is not someone you should listen to in the first place
look in the mirror.... do you dig it ?... cool, wear it
it is 2015 ... there is no city and country hat
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I know lol. I just want to be historically accurate just in case =P. I really like the design of the FED IV in moonstone. I also live in the city so that means I win.
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I know lol. I just want to be historically accurate just in case =P. I really like the design of the FED IV in moonstone. I also live in the city so that means I win.