NEWS BOY CAPS

[oneterrifichog]

Yeah, I've noticed that. They seem to sell-out fast when the price drops. Not to get off topic but tell us more about your jacket. Is it an Aero?

Nope it's from Lost Worlds Limited Edition section. Horsehide very thick (4mil) broke it in when my wife and I spent our 20th Anniversary in France. We were outside rambling about for 2 weeks in rain and cold weather and it broke in real well.

I have owned both Aero and Lost Worlds. They have their own individual characteristics and are great jackets. Great Companies.

As to Peterman the hat they ar showing this year that seems the most interesting to me looks like it might have brownish heather tint which I am looking closely at getting.

 

[Charlie Huang]

NOW INTRODUCING: BOOKSTER CAPS

Hi,

This week I have received a package with three new caps from Bookster, in the UK. Two are flat caps, which I will present separately, and one is newsboy style.

These are made-to-order caps. You choose the material and the style. Bookster is specialized in tweed suits, so the selection is the same you have for suits: more than 100 p ) to choose, different patterns and weigths. You choose the liner colour, too (13 available).

Bookster website...

http://www.tweed-jacket.com/Tweed Caps and Hats/Tweed Caps and Hats.html

They have some styles not shown in the website. I asked for more generous crowns, and they do offer this option in the Hereford (flat cap) and Gloucester (8-panel) models.

Here is my 8-panel model, in a heavy tweed cloth called Gun Club...

Communication with Bookster was first rate. From making effective the order to receiving the hats, it was about 6 weeks - less than the 8 weeks time they stated.

I can only recommend Bookster to all of you!

Regards!

You know what, Mr. Torpedo. After going through this thread again for the third time (!) I've decided to get my next cap from Booksters. I'm thinking of getting mines in the Nairn cloth so that it matches the 3P suit that I bought from them last year as well as the spats I made from the leftover cloth they so nicely sent me!

*rubs hands in glee*

EDIT: Oh drat! They're out of stock on the cloth and they supposedly charge £30 extra for it if used! Woe is me!

 

[filfoster]

LOUNGE-time learning

http://thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=43774

Take a look through the Vintage Caps Photo Gallery Thread. The vast majority appear to have snaps. I know every one I've run across has had one.

Dinerman, I have learned something. (Don't tell Mrs. F: She's convinced it's not possible) This selection suggests that snaps were the norm and not the exception. Thanks! Still have the 'snapless' Tom Joads in the works but I am satisfied he just might have had the snap. A picture (or an entire series from Marc's collection) is worth a 1000 .....

 

[Feraud]

Fonda's cap.

 

[filfoster]

Bartender's Friend

Fonda's cap.

Thanks, Feraud, as usual.

 

[Feraud]

Filfoster, do you have enough reference pics for the Tom Joad cap you have having made?
If not, let me know. I have TGOW on dvd and will screencap the he// out of it for you.

 

[filfoster]

PIX

Filfoster, do you have enough reference pics for the Tom Joad cap you have having made?
If not, let me know. I have TGOW on dvd and will screencap the he// out of it for you.

Feraud: I sent Michael at Hatterdashery a few Google pulls but this project could use some more, if you have time. Thank you!

 

[AlanC]

I'm wearing a made in USA cap here, no label other than a union tag (pics taken before Xmas):

 

[Charlie Huang]

Update on the Bookster cap.

The site is in error. The cloth is in stock and the surcharge is only £3! Anyways, it's not my concern anymore as Messrs. Bookster is making the cap for me AS A GIFT!

*rubs hands in glee*

 

[Feraud]

The pics.

 

[Mr. 'H']

The pics.

Great screen grabs! :eusa_clap

 

[Mr. 'H']

Charlie Huang:

Wow, and double wow!! That suit deserves a thread all of itself. Please, more information!

And it looks great on you. Well done, sir.

 

[filfoster]

Thank you!

Feraud: My most humble and sincere THANKS! You are the ACME bartender!
I watched most of this movie today with my Mom-she's going on 91, and we both enjoyed it. I think the 7th one down shows the distinct look of a snap. Thanks for this invaluable help. I will alert Michael at Hatterdashery to drop into the Lounge and check this thread for his reference. Who knows? He may join after seeing the place, if he already isn't a member.

 

[Charlie Huang]

Charlie Huang:

Wow, and double wow!! That suit deserves a thread all of itself. Please, more information!

And it looks great on you. Well done, sir.

cf. http://charlesrupertdomeki.wordpress.com/2009/05/11/bookster-custom-made-3-piece-tweed-suit-part-1/

Also, some more photos here: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=111472&id=688147062&l=9de89b67ff

 

[Feraud]

Keep us updated on your progress filfoster. I would like to see how this turns out.

 

[La Strada]

Modern cap made by Ralph of "Zasu Caps" using 1920's fabric that I supplied.

 

[Feraud]

^^ Looks good. Do they use leather sweatbands?

 

[ScionPI2005]

That one looks great La Strada! It suits you well!

 

[mayserwegener]

Mansfield Cup?

I was offered this cap. Any info on the make and dating would be appreciated.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Do they use leather sweatbands?

Not on their ready-to-wear caps. Take a look: http://desc.shop.ebay.com/i.html?_n...sid=p3286.m270.l1313&_odkw=zazu+cap&_osacat=0

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