Italian brands hats

[steur]

Vanzina Extra Extra Grigio - Color Uranio

I came accross, during summer time, some hats produced in the Cappellificio Vanzina of Pavia ( Milan ) sold in Genova

Difficult to say if they are produced before or after Borsalino bought the Vanzina facility. I think this hat was produced after the Borsalino take over

There is no Borsalino sign, but my conviction is stated above

Vanzina made in deep grey fur felt
Size is 57 cm. (7 1/8 US) Crown is 12 cm (4.75 inches) overwelted brim is 5 cm. (2 inches)
The fur felt is medium soft, pliable and in a special short hair finish

Linen in white with an excellent sweatband

Vanzina have its own mark and not the Borsalino marks

The wonderful deep grey felt is completed with a fantastic ribbon in satin 4.5 cm with an elegant bow
The fur felt in a short hair finish has a soft touch

New old stock. A perfect hat from another hats shop closed in Genova

Nice looking hat, Daniele. Although not exactly my preferred model of hat I can almost feel the felt quality.

 

[RJR]

Nice looking hat, Daniele. Although not exactly my preferred model of hat I can almost feel the felt quality.

+1

 

[mayserwegener]

Vanzina Extra Extra Grigio - Color Uranio

I came accross, during summer time, some hats produced in the Cappellificio Vanzina of Pavia ( Milan ) sold in Genova

Difficult to say if they are produced before or after Borsalino bought the Vanzina facility. I think this hat was produced after the Borsalino take over

There is no Borsalino sign, but my conviction is stated above

Vanzina made in deep grey fur felt
Size is 57 cm. (7 1/8 US) Crown is 12 cm (4.75 inches) overwelted brim is 5 cm. (2 inches)
The fur felt is medium soft, pliable and in a special short hair finish

Linen in white with an excellent sweatband

Vanzina have its own mark and not the Borsalino marks

The wonderful deep grey felt is completed with a fantastic ribbon in satin 4.5 cm with an elegant bow
The fur felt in a short hair finish has a soft touch

New old stock. A perfect hat from another hats shop closed in Genova

Daniele, Fantastic! The ribbon / band is really unique! Great finish too!

 

[Daniele Tanto]

This is a classic beauty Daniele, the ribbon is the best part of this hat!

Thnaks Mike, the whole hat is a beauty. The combination of color and finishingh are astounding

That is a beautiful hat, Daniele. Is it for sale?

Thanks Steve, it is for sale, but it is not your size since it is a 57 cm. tight as most of the Italian hats. I have a Vanzina in green, the brother in 58 cm. It will appear in the next days

Nice looking hat, Daniele. Although not exactly my preferred model of hat I can almost feel the felt quality.

Stefan thanks, I would like the Italian producers still make so beautifull hats

Daniele, Fantastic! The ribbon / band is really unique! Great finish too!

Grazie Steve. This Vanzina is a real gem like its brother in green I will post next days
Thanks to all for the appreciation. The felt season is here

 

[Steve1857]

Thnaks Mike, the whole hat is a beauty. The combination of color and finishingh are astounding


Thanks Steve, it is for sale, but it is not your size since it is a 57 cm. tight as most of the Italian hats. I have a Vanzina in green, the brother in 58 cm. It will appear in the next days


Stefan thanks, I would like the Italian producers still make so beautifull hats


Grazie Steve. This Vanzina is a real gem like its brother in green I will post next days
Thanks to all for the appreciation. The felt season is here

Thank you, Daniele. I'm so looking forward to seeing the Vanzina in green.

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[Unique]

I just picked up a Cappellificio Cervo Fedora in size 7.25"/58 that is very nice. It has a 2.25" stitched edge brim, 4.5" crown and is in sage felt with a narrow ribbon. It is soft and pliable, a very comfortable hat. I like the sage color, as I was looking for something to wear with my Barbours....I have a Stetson Downs in sage, but it is more of a dark green whereas this Cervo is more of an actual sage color.

 

[Unique]

Geez, Sorry about the giant photos....I thought I was resizing them. Oh well, back to the drawing board.

 

[Revenger]

I just picked up a Cappellificio Cervo Fedora in size 7.25"/58 that is very nice. It has a 2.25" stitched edge brim, 4.5" crown and is in sage felt with a narrow ribbon. It is soft and pliable, a very comfortable hat. I like the sage color, as I was looking for something to wear with my Barbours....I have a Stetson Downs in sage, but it is more of a dark green whereas this Cervo is more of an actual sage color.

Love me some green hats.

 

[Unique]

Love me some green hats.

It's been difficult to find some decent green hats. I have 3, but will only wear 2 of them, as the third is...honestly, just butt ugly. It will undoubtedly end up as an eBay offering.

 

[Bob Roberts]

Geez, Sorry about the giant photos....I thought I was resizing them. Oh well, back to the drawing board.

Photos are fine.

 

[Revenger]

It's been difficult to find some decent green hats. I have 3, but will only wear 2 of them, as the third is...honestly, just butt ugly. It will undoubtedly end up as an eBay offering.

What size? Beauty is in the eye of the beholder... lol

 

[Unique]

7 1/4 ish...

 

[Unique]

Photos are fine.

Thanks, I thought I had let them get out of control...I really need to find a site that can host some photos for me, as using my auction listing site is quite obviously far from ideal.

 

[Revenger]

7 1/4 ish...

You have my attention. I would be interested in seeing it. Just keep me in mind if you end up getting rid of it.

 

[Unique]

You have my attention. I would be interested in seeing it. Just keep me in mind if you end up getting rid of it.

OK...If I decide to list it I will post to you first before doing so.....

 

[Mean Eyed Matt]

Another Borsalino Homburg - dated 1952

 

[Daniele Tanto]

Second find of a Monza hat, home in ancient days of the woll and furs italians hats.
See for more information http://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/a-short-history-of-italian-hatters.85247/ the Monza chapter

It was made probably in the early sixties by Bonati, Fabbri & C. Monza that used "Superior" on the lining and "Lepre finissimo" (very fine hare) on the sweatband as trademark

They surely, like many hatters in Monza, champions of Italian exports (millions of hats sold in the world) worked as a generalized brand

The felt is a very fine fur hare very well made with a special finish of short hair "shining" surface

Color of the medium felt is a deep green, with matching ribbon
Sold in Genova

It new with the inside sticker of the hat shop

Size is a generous 59 cm in EU, 7 3/8 USA

Very well made with excellent finishes it seems a post war production

Proportions are: brim 4 cm. oversewn, crown at 11 cm. and the ribbon is 4 cm.
Another little piece of mosaic in the heyday of the Italian hatters

 

[KarlCrow]

Second find of a Monza hat, home in ancient days of the woll and furs italians hats.
See for more information http://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/a-short-history-of-italian-hatters.85247/ the Monza chapter

It was made probably in the early sixties by Bonati, Fabbri & C. Monza that used "Superior" on the lining and "Lepre finissimo" (very fine hare) on the sweatband as trademark

They surely, like many hatters in Monza, champions of Italian exports (millions of hats sold in the world) worked as a generalized brand

The felt is a very fine fur hare very well made with a special finish of short hair "shining" surface

Color of the medium felt is a deep green, with matching ribbon
Sold in Genova

It new with the inside sticker of the hat shop

Size is a generous 59 cm in EU, 7 3/8 USA

Very well made with excellent finishes it seems a post war production

Proportions are: brim 4 cm. oversewn, crown at 11 cm. and the ribbon is 4 cm.
Another little piece of mosaic in the heyday of the Italian hatters

wow, that is some colour!

 

[Steve1857]

Second find of a Monza hat, home in ancient days of the woll and furs italians hats.
See for more information http://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/a-short-history-of-italian-hatters.85247/ the Monza chapter

It was made probably in the early sixties by Bonati, Fabbri & C. Monza that used "Superior" on the lining and "Lepre finissimo" (very fine hare) on the sweatband as trademark

They surely, like many hatters in Monza, champions of Italian exports (millions of hats sold in the world) worked as a generalized brand

The felt is a very fine fur hare very well made with a special finish of short hair "shining" surface

Color of the medium felt is a deep green, with matching ribbon
Sold in Genova

It new with the inside sticker of the hat shop

Size is a generous 59 cm in EU, 7 3/8 USA

Very well made with excellent finishes it seems a post war production

Proportions are: brim 4 cm. oversewn, crown at 11 cm. and the ribbon is 4 cm.
Another little piece of mosaic in the heyday of the Italian hatters

That is a beauty, Daniele. It reminds me somewhat of the Cervo I bought from you last summer. Funnily enough, I wore it at the weekend, so a nice coincidence you posted your new find. Enjoy.

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[FedOregon]

I love those pleated liners!