Fortune & Glory Coalition {Adventurebilt}

[K.D. Lightner]

Yes, it is really easy to wear with lots of colors.

Steve suggested the color when I told him I was looking for a dark gray fedora. He sent me swatches and I chose this one.

I can hardly wait this summer and fall to wear it when I go traveling around looking at old graveyards (ancestor research) and/or visiting friends.

karol

 

[jimmy the lid]

Karol -- is that a green ribbon on your fedora?

Cheers,
JtL

 

[RBH]

bump

with all the Indy talk and this great photo!!!


I reposted this from WEEGEE from another thread. It was such a great photo I just had to do it.
thanks WEEGEE!
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... on assignment in Greenland. I wore my Grey Adventurebilt in beaver. On one of the trips to the Arctic we landed in the C-130 at a scientific research station Summit Camp.....

 

[K.D. Lightner]

Actually, the ribbon is a somewhat darker charcoal gray; like the hat, it seems to be a slightly different color in various kinds of light. Sometimes it has a brownish look, as does the hat, other times I can see what looks like a greenish glow to it.

But it is really a darker shiny charcoal gray on charcoal gray.

karol

 

[PADDY]

Adventurebilt...with a 'twist!'...THE AVIATOR.

This is "The Aviator" hat, which is a homage to the great aviation pioneer and movie mogul, Howard Hughes. Created and styled by our very own member, Marc from Germany, he uses top grade beaver complimented by original antique ribbon.
With the blessing of Steve Delk in the US, Marc works from his European base under The Adventurebilt Hat Company name, producing both the IJ styled hat and also The Aviator styled hat (which I feel makes a healthy change 'away' from just the IJ hat [huh] )..

A beautiful piece of workmanship, Marc handcrafts every hat with the love, attention and detail of the enthusiast that he is. Plus, it's great for any of us Europeans to have this home grown talent! on our own doorstep.

These few photos should give you an idea of The Aviator hat and how it differs from the tradional IJ hat from AB. Always good to have a choice of styles I feel...[huh]

 

[DOUGLAS]

I too love my Adventurebilts especially the Deluxe produced by Marc. The amount of care and devotion to detail is amazing.

My second Deluxe

and of course the IJ by Steve

 

[WEEGEE]

GREAT LOOKING HATS!!!

It seems more then natural to see rain droplets rolling off.

 

[AlanC]

Who made that herringbone coat, Douglas? I see the folded under fabric on the collar, which usually means hand made.

The hats looks great. I'm on the waiting list...somewhere...way down...

 

[DOUGLAS]

Hats and rain, can't beat it. I rarely use an umbrella so my hats are my only protection.

Alan, that jacket is a very poorly made J CREW. the fabric is good but it fits horribly.

 

[WEEGEE]

Like the combo

Douglas,


The grey AB with the tan coat is a nice combo!:eusa_clap

 

[AlanC]

Alan, that jacket is a very poorly made J CREW. the fabric is good but it fits horribly.

Alas, my detective powers failed me. It looks great in pictures, though!

 

[Not-Bogart13]

Anyone who doubts the versatility of the Adventurebilt line should definately see Douglas' collection! As always, Douglas - Bravo.

 

[RBH]

As a friend and I were just saying on the phone.
Douglas could wear a shoe box and make it look great.
Great Adventurebilts Douglas!

Paddy I love your Adventurebilt "Aviator" that is one sharp fedora!

 

[DanielJones]

Those are some great looking lids you have there Douglas! Wow! I dig on the Delux made by Marc. the swoop in the brim has a classic 1930's European look. If I remember correctly you posted some other shots of that hat a while back. Do you still have any of those? The original thread is void of the images.

Cheers!

Dan

 

[Sherlock Jones]

Here's my brand new Adventurebilt made by Steve.
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa175/indyj89/IMG_1035.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa175/indyj89/IMG_1037.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa175/indyj89/IMG_1029.jpg

 

[RBH]

Welcome to the Coalition Sherlock Jones!!!

 

[Mulceber]

Yes! Finally a coalition I can join! Here's my contribution:

Yeah, I know it needs a reblock.:eusa_doh: I'll probably send it in once I've gotten my second one in the mail. -Mulceber

 

[indycop]

 

[AlanC]

Oh, sure. Taunt us just before the premiere.

Alas, the postman hasn't had an AB for me yet.

Great hat, IC.

 

[indycop]

Oh, sure. Taunt us just before the premiere.

Alas, the postman hasn't had an AB for me yet.

Great hat, IC.

lol lol Now you know how I feel having to see that Disney!lol lol