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Homburg Nation

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What is interesting is Edward went against prevailing formal fashion by wearing what became to be known as the Homburg. The Homburg of Edward was gray only, with German brim curl and a tall tapered crown.
 
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TCMfan25

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I say go ahead and wear it. The idea of it being a formal hat is long gone. Most people will see it as just another hat.

It is informal enough for Bernie Mac prison garb!
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HatsEnough

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Adding side dents can give them a less formal look or going with a light color vs. black.

With side dents (sort of like a rancher crease), that's about the only way I can wear a Homie. I feel the bims look too short for me in your average Homburg. As I posted earlier, I have that 3 inch brim Homburg and it looks good on me because it is a much wider brim.
 
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The Homburg in 1925 photo has a wider brim and not the standard center crease. I have a few with wider brims although not 3 inches to the curl. If you get a chance post your Homburg here too.
 

bowlerman

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That's a great Dunn & Co.! I'm starting to really like those stitched curls. Is that both curled and overwelt? This might fall into the recently discussed "Lord's hat" category.
 

DanielJones

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Does anyone here have a good screen capture of Colin Firth in The Kings Speech where he is bundled up out for a walk with Geoffrey rush wearing his pinched homburg? At least I think it is a homburg judging by the brim, and it has a really pinched crown. Thanks in advance if you can.:)

Cheers!

Dan
 

mercuryfelt76

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That's a great Dunn & Co.! I'm starting to really like those stitched curls. Is that both curled and overwelt? This might fall into the recently discussed "Lord's hat" category.

Thanks Bowlerman, it's just folded and stitched. I have another black homburg which I wanted to post pics of but it has no lining and the sweat band has disintegrated. It has a narrower brim and smaller crown shape. I'll take it to Lock & Co for repairing and I'll post the pics when it's done.
 

mercuryfelt76

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Thanks Wise Hatter for the screen grabs. I know a homburg isn't supposed to have a pinch but I think it often works well. I have no problem wearing a homburg either way but here in England the traditionalists sometimes like to "advise" me the pinch isn't correct. I don't care - a lot of people used to pinch their homburg back in the days. Anyone else agree? Does anyone here stick rigidly to the protocol?
 
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