Thanks, Randy. I didn't associate Franch hats with colours in the way for example Borsalino does them, but the French do present quite the range.Very unique colors, Stefan.
Thanks, Randy. I didn't associate Franch hats with colours in the way for example Borsalino does them, but the French do present quite the range.Very unique colors, Stefan.
Both beautiful hats!From a homburg with modest proportions to one with an imposing presence.
Mossant homburg in dark brown colour, called "angola" on the label. Unlined in a size 57 with the bound brim at 6,5cm and the crown at 11cm at the center dent. Sweatband is unusual on this one, because it is both textured (we see this on older hats) and has a thin coating of felt on the inside, which I have not seen before. I'm thinking this is forties, but could be slightly older. It has some battle scars, but because of the colour they're hardly noticeable in real life.
Thanks, John. I'll get there I think.Both beautiful hats!
Too bad about the size on the grey one. Good luck with the stretcher!
Thank you, Wayne. They were a nice surprise for sure.Beautiful finds Stefan - have to say, out of the recent batch the Biset is the pick for me. Always love a heathered lighter felt - and with such good proportions!
Laubin Grand Luxe Chiné Loden fedora in the color Corneille is another piece that confirms, at least in my opinion, how connected French hat manufacturers were at a certain point in their history. The variety of felt and its color can be found, with minimal variations, in the Flechet and Tirard production and even some Morreton has this type of felt. I like the Lubin Grand Luxe very much and I confess that I do not have this manufacturer in my vast collection of French. Bravo Stefan!Laubin Grand Luxe Chiné Loden fedora in the colour Corneille (a mixed grey). Size 56 with the overwelt brim at 6cm and the crown at just under 9cm at the center dent. A fairly low crown on this one which had me thinking sixties or seventies. But the Laubin factory closed in 1955, so it must be from the early fifties. Weighs 105 grams. I really like the ribbon and bow on this one.
I have no particular comments for this Mossant Ragondia and its color combination.Tirard Ragondia in bleu. Size 56 with the raw edge brim at 6cm and the crown at 10cm at the center dent. Unlined it weighs 100 grams on the nose. I'm thinking forties on this one. Ragondia is short (but not very) for Rat Gondin or nutria and it was Tirards' most expensive felt, priced higher than beaver. The crown patch is likely added later given the different name on the sweatband and it is a bit crude. More about the shop in part II.
Thank you, Daniele. Maybe you do have a Laubin in your collection but it just isn't labelled as one. Seems like they made hats for various brands and retailers. Now we need a dedicated Frenchman to unravel the complete history of the French manufacturers for usLaubin Grand Luxe Chiné Loden fedora in the color Corneille is another piece that confirms, at least in my opinion, how connected French hat manufacturers were at a certain point in their history. The variety of felt and its color can be found, with minimal variations, in the Flechet and Tirard production and even some Morreton has this type of felt. I like the Lubin Grand Luxe very much and I confess that I do not have this manufacturer in my vast collection of French. Bravo Stefan!
I have no particular comments for this Mossant Ragondia and its color combination.
I use an Italian word: meraviglioso ;-)