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Rmccamey

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Eric, your VS Executive inspired my own version of the VS Executive. I thought the Glacier felt (one of only a dozen made by the Master) deserved a pastel companion 1 inch Lavender ribbon and gills bow. The 2 1/2 brim is right in my sweet spot, too. The color is what I would call powder blue or baby blue although in low light it carries a gray cast. Thank you, Art, another exceptional hat!

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I was out grilling some lunch in a VS (silverbelly with a gill ribbon treatment). This hat was inspired by several Adam Pacesetter models all in Executive quality. I call it my VS Executive.

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Héctor Fernández

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...and so on, and so on...

Eric, your VS Executive inspired my own version of the VS Executive. I thought the Glacier felt (one of only a dozen made by the Master) deserved a pastel companion 1 inch Lavender ribbon and gills bow. The 2 1/2 brim is right in my sweet spot, too. The color is what I would call powder blue or baby blue although in low light it carries a gray cast. Thank you, Art, another exceptional hat!

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Very nice! Did he finally retired? I sent him an email, but never got an answer.

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Rmccamey

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Art usually responds to emails. What I "think" is that he is finishing up the last of his custom orders. Someone mentioned (Brent, @deadlyhandsome) that getting his orders finished may take him past the first of the year but he has passed off his repairs to his apprentice and, as far as I know, has not taken any new orders for several months. All in all, I think his retirement is on track for the not-too-distant future. I'm not sure there is an "exact date" yet, but it will likely be soon. We will all miss him.


Very nice! Did he finally retired? I sent him an email, but never got an answer.

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Bill Hughes

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...and so on, and so on...

Eric, your VS Executive inspired my own version of the VS Executive. I thought the Glacier felt (one of only a dozen made by the Master) deserved a pastel companion 1 inch Lavender ribbon and gills bow. The 2 1/2 brim is right in my sweet spot, too. The color is what I would call powder blue or baby blue although in low light it carries a gray cast. Thank you, Art, another exceptional hat!

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That color combination is fantastic. Real eye candy.
 

Héctor Fernández

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Art usually responds to emails. What I "think" is that he is finishing up the last of his custom orders. Someone mentioned (Brent, @deadlyhandsome) that getting his orders finished may take him past the first of the year but he has passed off his repairs to his apprentice and, as far as I know, has not taken any new orders for several months. All in all, I think his retirement is on track for the not-too-distant future. I'm not sure there is an "exact date" yet, but it will likely be soon. We will all miss him.
Thanks!

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Steve1857

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...and so on, and so on...

Eric, your VS Executive inspired my own version of the VS Executive. I thought the Glacier felt (one of only a dozen made by the Master) deserved a pastel companion 1 inch Lavender ribbon and gills bow. The 2 1/2 brim is right in my sweet spot, too. The color is what I would call powder blue or baby blue although in low light it carries a gray cast. Thank you, Art, another exceptional hat!

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Yet another beauty in your collection, Randy. Nicely worn, too.

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...and so on, and so on...

Eric, your VS Executive inspired my own version of the VS Executive. I thought the Glacier felt (one of only a dozen made by the Master) deserved a pastel companion 1 inch Lavender ribbon and gills bow. The 2 1/2 brim is right in my sweet spot, too. The color is what I would call powder blue or baby blue although in low light it carries a gray cast. Thank you, Art, another exceptional hat!

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So much to like about this hat, Randy. We need to make a family photo of all the glacier hats.


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Josef Brunner Wien, Wool, measures 57 cm, seller listed as 1930s but could be later 1920s. There isn't a paper label and I have no production information for Josef Brunner Wien but he is listed in the 1926 Austrian Hat Industry Guide booklet. The liner is especially fantastic. Also great overall form.

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Rmccamey

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Thank you Steve. Never been much for blue hats but this one has changed my outlook!

Yet another beauty in your collection, Randy. Nicely worn, too.

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I would LOVE to see all the Glaciers posted together. Perhaps we need to start a new thread after more of them get to their owners!

So much to like about this hat, Randy. We need to make a family photo of all the glacier hats.
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Wow, loving the blue liner on that derby, sir!

Josef Brunner Wien, Wool, measures 57 cm, seller listed as 1930s but could be later 1920s. There isn't a paper label and I have no production information for Josef Brunner Wien but he is listed in the 1926 Austrian Hat Industry Guide booklet. The liner is especially fantastic. Also great overall form.

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PanosChris

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...and so on, and so on...

Eric, your VS Executive inspired my own version of the VS Executive. I thought the Glacier felt (one of only a dozen made by the Master) deserved a pastel companion 1 inch Lavender ribbon and gills bow. The 2 1/2 brim is right in my sweet spot, too. The color is what I would call powder blue or baby blue although in low light it carries a gray cast. Thank you, Art, another exceptional hat!

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I would never have thought such a color combo Randy, but indeed it looks gorgeous !! Thanks for sharing and enjoy your new acquisition :)

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Héctor Fernández

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Sharing a nice Imperial Stetson that I recently got. This hat is absolutely 10 out 10. The box is without a scratch and all the protective material untouched. The fur felt is as soft as it can be and very workable. The ribbon has a very thin double stitching in the bottom edge, it looks very nice.

I got this hat for almost nothing and I was pleased with the outcome. Sometimes we can still find vintage gems. Unfortunately, I couldn't find much information on it, but.....

Without further do, the Stetson Imperial "Ultimate Finish".
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