My new "Hughes" hat!!!

[Fatdutchman]

HAH! I got it today! My new 1947 Howard Hughes style hat from Jimmy Pierce Designs in beaver. Super cool. I sent him some sample photos of what I want the hat to look like, and after finalizing the details (5 1/2" open crown and 3" brim, by the way) he was off to work. I got the hat in ONE WEEK!!!!! That's right folks! Including shipping time! This dude is on the ball, so get your hat from him before he becomes more famous and the wait time increases!!!

The photos aren't great, but here goes...

And, yes, the Cooper A2 jacket "fits", but note where my hands are....don't ask me to try to scratch my nose or brush my hair while wearing this jacket!!!

Oh, and Mr. Pierce will also do refurbishing/reblocking of old hats, which is how I got to know his workmanship. www.jimmypiercedesigns.com

 

[Wconly]

Great looking hat.....spot-on! Howard would be impressed:eusa_clap !!! Looks wonderful on you! Love it with the jacket -- good stuff all the way -- congrats and kudos! W>

 

[RBH]

S W E E T !

Looks like great work!!
I like it!!!

:eusa_clap E N J O Y :eusa_clap

 

[Razzman]

A very fine looking hat. :eusa_clap It looks great on you. Thanks for showing it.

 

[deanglen]

I have to admit, something about wide ribbon and wide bound edge look great to me, and that hat looks great, Fatdutchman!

dean

 

[DOUGLAS]

Very cool :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[rcinlv]

That is one BEAUTY of a hat.

Cheers,

RC

 

[Fletch]

Handsome piece of work, Fats. I just e-mailed Jimmy to ask about some refurb work.

 

[RBH]

:eusa_clap Great looking fedora Paddy!:eusa_clap
Give us more details on your hat, and please remember the photos.
By the way, thats also a great looking jacket !

 

[Fatdutchman]

Can we start a Hughes hat club? I know, we'll call it "The Hughes Corporation"!!!lol

Said I'd like to know where you got the notion....

 

[Fletch]

great looking jacket !

Yes. Is that an Army A-1?

 

[Absinthe_1900]

I received a nice complement on Friday

Friday was a beautiful day here, with clear and cool weather.

So, to celebrate being finished with holiday chores, I put on my Hughes Fedora by Art, and a nice tan vintage Hollywood jacket, and walked down to my favorite place to have lunch over in "Rice Village," an older shopping area by my home.

After walking around for a bit afterwards, I was on my way back, when a nice lady in a big Caddy pulled up next to the sidewalk, and she rolled down the window and said: "I saw you walk by at the traffic light, and and I just had to stop and tell you, that your hat fits you perfectly, and really looks nice"!

I thanked her, and told her that she made my day.


Always wear a nice fedora, you'll be glad you did.

 

[Gray Ghost]

Real Sharp

Fatdutchman and Paddy,

You both are looking real sharp. Merry Christmas!

Gray Ghost

 

[ideaguy]

lol lol lol great line by Marlowe-where's it from?

 

[LadyDeWinter]

Jimmy did you proud there!! cracking hat, so wear it in good health. To follow on from that Howard Hughes look....These are a few by our German friend/member, Marc. Once full health allows, I'm intending to get some 'decent' pics of this full beaver, antique ribboned hat.

But, you'll agree, a true labour of love and stunning 1930's quality.

That is a wonderful hat Paddy. You look realy dashing.

 

[RedPop4]

Those are stellar.

 

[PADDY]

Thanks Sabine et al...

Sabine...you never fail to make me blush!

Guys...it's a US Air Corps 1931 military issue A-1 with a pure beaver 'Aviator' hat (HRH inspired) by Marc in Deutchsland.

 

[The real Henry]

Marc in Deutschland.

:whistling


Yes, Marc does some great work, some of you may remember how he brought my Federation back to life(and gave it a face-lift.lol ). He really should some pics of these great 'Aviators' on his new site!


Regards,
Henrik

 

[SMCK]

Marc Kitters website?

I wonder (the real henry) could you tell me the address of Marc Kitters website? Google doesnt give me anything . many thanks.

 

[Feraud]

I wonder (the real henry) could you tell me the address of Marc Kitters website? Google doesnt give me anything . many thanks.

Click here. Marc's page is the one on the right.