Recommendation for hat maker for vintage-style hat?

[Mighty44]

Hello all--

I've got a few vintage hats that I love, but still haven't found my perfect hat and would love to just get someone to make it.

I've looked at a number of hatmakers I've seen mentioned on the Fedora Lounge but generally find two challenges -- either I can't afford $500+ for a hat or the hatmakers are putting more of a contemporary spin on their hats.

I really just want a classic American open-crown fedora based closely on some of the styles from the 1930s/1940s/1950s.

Is there anyone doing this for a few hundred dollars?

Any help would be much appreciated!

Thanks so much,

David

 

[Doctor Strange]

Try contacting Mike at Northwest Hats.

The Northwest Hat Co. (northwesthats.com)

He made me an early thirties style fedora a few years back, my "gangster hat". I specified everything - the felt, color, brim width, crown height, lining color, sweatband type, ribbon size and color, brim binding... His prices have gone up a bit since then, but are still reasonable for the quality.

 

[belfastboy]

Try contacting Mike at Northwest Hats.

The Northwest Hat Co. (northwesthats.com)

He made me an early thirties style fedora a few years back, my "gangster hat". I specified everything - the felt, color, brim width, crown height, lining color, sweatband type, ribbon size and color, brim binding... His prices have gone up a bit since then, but are still reasonable for the quality.

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Yes, Mike is a master at recreating a hat from a picture. I have given him many commissions (8 or 9) based on sending a description or a picture and he has without fail delivered a hat matching what I wanted.

 

[Frunobulax]

I'm a big Gannon Hat Company fan.

 

[belfastboy]

Hello all--

I've got a few vintage hats that I love, but still haven't found my perfect hat and would love to just get someone to make it.

I've looked at a number of hatmakers I've seen mentioned on the Fedora Lounge but generally find two challenges -- either I can't afford $500+ for a hat or the hatmakers are putting more of a contemporary spin on their hats.

I really just want a classic American open-crown fedora based closely on some of the styles from the 1930s/1940s/1950s.

Is there anyone doing this for a few hundred dollars?

Any help would be much appreciated!

Thanks so much,

David

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[deadlyhandsome]

Hello all--

I've got a few vintage hats that I love, but still haven't found my perfect hat and would love to just get someone to make it.

I've looked at a number of hatmakers I've seen mentioned on the Fedora Lounge but generally find two challenges -- either I can't afford $500+ for a hat or the hatmakers are putting more of a contemporary spin on their hats.

I really just want a classic American open-crown fedora based closely on some of the styles from the 1930s/1940s/1950s.

Is there anyone doing this for a few hundred dollars?

Any help would be much appreciated!

Thanks so much,

David

Northwest can offer more styles and types of hats; however, I much prefer Gannon’s fedoras. Northwest makes a great hat, but his felt finishes out thicker and firmer than I prefer. All personal preferences.

 

[belfastboy]

I'm a big Gannon Hat Company fan.

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I don;t know how I have managed to avoid commissioning a hat with a shark's gill bow. Every time I see one I think..."damn!"

 

[Mighty44]

Thanks all for the input. I took a look and loved Michael Gannon’s work—just what I was hoping for and I reached out to him.

Much appreciated!

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Thanks all for the input. I took a look and loved Michael Gannon’s work—just what I was hoping for and I reached out to him.

Much appreciated!

Just a quick thought: you’ll never regret the small increase in price to go with 100% beaver over rabbit fur felt. Good luck!

 

[Frunobulax]

I don;t know how I have managed to avoid commissioning a hat with a shark's gill bow. Every time I see one I think..."damn!"

Have you done many yourself?

 

[Frunobulax]

Thanks all for the input. I took a look and loved Michael Gannon’s work—just what I was hoping for and I reached out to him.

Much appreciated!

You'll not regret it.

Too bad he doesn't give discounts for referrals.

 

[Mighty44]

Just a quick thought: you’ll never regret the small increase in price to go with 100% beaver over rabbit fur felt. Good luck!

Will do -- thanks for the suggestion.

 

[belfastboy]

Have you done many yourself?

Not yet, but I have a commission for a hat and the client wants a shark's gill......so I guess I will be learning as soon as the felt arrives.....pray for me!