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Yes Mike. David Is now the owner of VS.I have been out of the loop too long, is David Gibson taking over VS?
Yes Mike. David Is now the owner of VS.I have been out of the loop too long, is David Gibson taking over VS?
I do love the Flying Cloud liner. I do muse though... there was a painting named Flying Cloud.. I assume depicting the ship of the same name. The artist name William Knox. Made me wonder if there was a connection to Charles Knox the hatter. Or a sorta tongue and cheek marketing by Knox.... which they liked to do. Or just a coincidence all togetherI really love the Flying Cloud clipper ship liner on these. I am a big sailing ship fan, and the clippers of the mid 1800s are one of my favorites. Nice color of brown too. Some hats just need a feather.
Not as many as I would like, Mike, but still hats enough to go around. I've added quite a few to the collection and have let go quite a few as well. The unusual one you mention I traded with Garrett is a Barbisio. It was posted here:Boy, do I have a lot of catching up to do on this thread, as well as posting... Good lock down activity I guess.
I really love the Flying Cloud clipper ship liner on these. I am a big sailing ship fan, and the clippers of the mid 1800s are one of my favorites. Nice color of brown too. Some hats just need a feather.
Lovely tone of tan/brown on this one Stefan. Have you been finding many hats of late? I've kind of gotten out of the loop.
Very nice! I'm drawn to the unusual one in the bottom right corner. Are we going to see a specific post on all of these?
All of these hats you posted over the past few days are off the hook Brent! I enjoyed each one of them. Is this clone refurbished by Art? The colors are sure great.
I really kind of like these current Strats that Stetson has put out. I have a Hemp that needs to have the dust shaken off and brought back in service. Nice, versatile color.
Another great one Brent!
Ahh the ol waffle maker felt. Definitely a cool and unusual hat.Not as many as I would like, Mike, but still hats enough to go around. I've added quite a few to the collection and have let go quite a few as well. The unusual one you mention I traded with Garrett is a Barbisio. It was posted here:
https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/barbisio-brothers.37413/page-23#post-2619518
I'll put you back in the loop again if I find anything in your size.
OH wow... it made its way to you. That is one beautiful stunning hat!Full report later, but here's a sneak preview (just had to wear it)
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Portis (with a huge thanks to @Garrett)
I don't think I'll find another of those anytime soon.Ahh the ol waffle maker felt. Definitely a cool and unusual hat.
It did! And without the massive delay I sort of expected. Every bit as good as I hoped.OH wow... it made its way to you. That is one beautiful stunning hat!
Glad to see it arrived without much delay and that you're happy with it. Looks good on you, Gary. No going back now though I'm afraid.I got home from work today to find this hat from Stefan @steur waiting for me. I could tell from the moment I removed it from the packaging that it was two or three classes above anything else in my hat cupboard. It’s also a very nice fit.
A Brummel’s homburg. Thank you Stefan.
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It’s going to take a bit of practice to get the nice angle on photos of the Homburg that Stefan always manages. This looks like something from Mars Attacks!
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I got home from work today to find this hat from Stefan @steur waiting for me. I could tell from the moment I removed it from the packaging that it was two or three classes above anything else in my hat cupboard. It’s also a very nice fit.
A Brummel’s homburg. Thank you Stefan.
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It’s going to take a bit of practice to get the nice angle on photos of the Homburg that Stefan always manages. This looks like something from Mars Attacks!
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Wow! Never seen one in my size before. Nice one Stefan.Last one. Toppers in larger sizes are few and far between (in decent state and anywhere near reasonable price anyway). Here's an interesting one.
Ravenhorst top hat in a size 60. Brim at 5cm and crown 14cm. It came with its original box and with its original velvet cushion. It isn't perfect; there is some discolouring on top and there are some tiny holes in the fabric on the underside of the brim. Perfectly wearable topper though because the silk is in excellent shape.
Let's do another one. Fellow lounger @Garrett was kind and generous enough to part with this one. Thanks again Garrett!
Its real colour was a bit hard to assess untill I unboxed it. It is truly spectacular.
Portis Supreme Quality in blue. Size 7, unlined with the bound brim at 7cm and the crown at 11cm at the center dent. Lightweight hat it is as well with just 92 grams.
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Thanks, Alan. It's one of those hats few of us find the occasion for to wear, but still...Wow! Never seen one in my size before. Nice one Stefan.
Thanks, Randy. It is something else alright. I'll have to dig through the collection to see if I can compare it with other blues.That is a cool blue as well!