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My Jay Lord stingy velour. Soft as a bunny, with, as I describe it, a constantly negotiable bash. 2" brim with an overwelt.
Hard to believe that NY city has no custom hatters. I guess Gary in Buffalo is the closest? And out here in the west we have 7 of them between southern WA and OregonBulers info on Jay Lord is correct. They were New Yorks last custom hatter. We bought over 100 flanges from the estate sale . They made very nice hats.
Steven
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Hard to believe that NY city has no custom hatters. I guess Gary in Buffalo is the closest? And out here in the west we have 7 of them between southern WA and Oregon
I had a clipping from GQ about Jay Lord and I kept it in my files for many years hoping one day to make a pilgrimage to NY for a bespoke hat. It was such a disappointment to read of their closing.....then I discovered we had a bunch out this way from which to choose. It took me a while to get around to it but at least now I have a few bespoke hats. Have yet to make a trip to NY city but it is still on my list just not for hats!Yeah, that's kinda weird, isn't it? You would think, of all places, NYC would have at least one.
Did you land that one on eBay? If so I was watching the same hat and contemplating picking it up. If not then you may have just pushed me over the edge to buying it lol. Looks like i.e. Will be a great addition, congratulations.I am bumping this thread with a recent purchase as well......a Jay Lord Hatters BROWN Derby!!
Looking forward to this one for my collection.....not real old but hard color to find for a derby......and a bump to this thread too!!
M
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Yes................it was that hat......decided to pull the trigger.....and I am glad I did.....GREAT quality!!!! Nice felt, stiff (as these hats are) but not board stiff, if you know what I mean. Reminds me of my "The Royal Stetson" derby in form and quality. Sweat is a nice sheepskin. The sweat was a little dry.....nothing Lexol cannot take care of......Did you land that one on eBay? If so I was watching the same hat and contemplating picking it up. If not then you may have just pushed me over the edge to buying it lol. Looks like i.e. Will be a great addition, congratulations.
Very nice find. I have been wanting a derby of a different color too. Grey or brown would float my boat.I am bumping this thread with a recent purchase as well......a Jay Lord Hatters BROWN Derby!!
Looking forward to this one for my collection.....not real old but hard color to find for a derby......and a bump to this thread too!!
M
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